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  Make schoolchildren recite daily allegiance to our country, says minister

  Jun 3rd, 2013

  A minister has called for children to make US-style pledges of allegiance at school to 'unite...

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  Know your place, Peyton! America releases its Top 100 Names for Baby Girls

  Mar 8th, 2013

  Our friends Across the Pond have just released their list of newborns' most popular names and, to...

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  Shocking video: Toddler put into tumble dryer by parents as a 'joke'

  May 21st, 2012

  Whatever were they thinking? A couple's 'joke' could have left their child seriously injured or...

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  Two baby girls shot dead by their toddler brothers in one week

  May 4th, 2012

  A family are dealing with unbearable grief this morning after their 16-month-old daughter was shot...

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  Boy, 6, raises $10,000 from lemonade stand to help sick dad

  Apr 19th, 2012

  Drew Cox set up a very successful lemonade stall at his home in Texas to raise money for his dad...

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  McDonald's bows to pressure and adds fruit to Happy Meals in the US

  Jul 27th, 2011

  McDonald’s Happy Meals will be served with a portion of fruit in the US from next year, after the...

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  61-year-old woman gives birth to her own GRANDCHILD

  Feb 14th, 2011

  A 61-year-old woman in the USA has given birth to her own grandchild. Kristine Casey, who had her ...

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  Do children really need "friendship coaches"?

  Jun 27th, 2010

  A new profession is springing up in the USA - "friendship coaches". Apparently having "best ...

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  British children getting fatter at twice the rate of American kids

  Jun 26th, 2010

  British children are spending much more money on fatty and salty snacks than American kids and are ...

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