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Change to law would allow NC families to reconnect after children are in foster care

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5 hours ago

May 10, 2025

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-05-10 11:39:51

SUMMARY: A proposed law, the Fostering Care NNC Act, aims to improve North Carolina’s foster care system by allowing parents like Felicia Chandler to reconnect with their biological children even after adoption. Chandler lost custody of her three sons over allegations she denies, and two adopted children died due to abuse, highlighting systemic issues. The current closed adoption system prevents parents from seeing their children again unless the county and agency agree, which varies widely across the state’s 100 counties. Representative Sydney Batch advocates for parental rights to seek reunification, emphasizing some parents deserve that chance. The documentary “Broken Foster Care in North Carolina” highlights these struggles.

The “Fostering Care in NC Act” would standardize the process to allowing parents to petition for reconnecting with their children after they’ve been removed to foster care.

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Las noticias más importantes de la semana

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Las noticias más importantes de la semana

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6 hours ago

May 10, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-10 11:11:30

SUMMARY: Las noticias más importantes de la semana incluyen la elección del nuevo Papa, Robert Privost, conocido como León 14, el primer Papa americano y peruano, que conectará el hemisferio norte con América del Sur. A partir de esta semana, es necesario el Real ID para viajar por avión, aunque se permite usar licencia normal con posibles revisiones adicionales. La ciudad de Raleigh busca conductores para tranvía con licencia tipo L, ofreciendo salario competitivo. Además, se alerta sobre un peligroso reto de TikTok en escuelas de Wake que daña computadoras y puede causar incendios, con posibles cargos criminales para los responsables.

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People still spending for Mother’s Day despite economic uncertainty

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1 day ago

May 9, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-09 16:21:55

SUMMARY: Despite economic uncertainty, people are still spending on Mother’s Day, with an average of \$259 projected for gifts, up \$5 from last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Consumers are adjusting by opting for less expensive flower arrangements, such as fewer roses. Michael Castro, for example, purchased flowers and plans a family dinner. Local businesses like Fallon’s Flowers and The Dairy Chocolate are seeing steady sales, with The Dairy Chocolate hosting a market featuring small businesses. Despite rising costs due to tariffs, vendors are offering special treats like cocktail-inspired ganache for Mother’s Day.

A new report says people plan to spend an average of $259 on Mother’s Day gifts. That’s up $5 from last year.

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Priest shares memories of his former classmate: Pope Leo XIV

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1 day ago

May 9, 2025

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-05-09 13:58:21

SUMMARY: Father William Lego, a former classmate of Pope Leo XIV, reflects on their shared journey to priesthood. They met in 1966 and studied together at Saint Augustine’s Seminary, Villanova University, and the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Lego describes Robert Prévost, now Pope Leo XIV, as a capable and studious individual with a good sense of humor. While their paths diverged, with Prévost studying in Rome and Lego remaining in Chicago, Lego believes Pope Leo will carry forward the same qualities of respect and admiration for others that he exhibited during their seminary years.

Father William Lego of St. Turibius said he met Cardinal Robert Prevost in 1966. They spent the next two decades going to school, pursuing the path to priesthood.

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