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Mismatched Socks Send Positive Message for World Down Syndrome Day
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day, a day to celebrate and advocate for people with Down syndrome.
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Victoria's Secret Hires Its First Model With Down Syndrome
With the release of Victoria’s Secret’s new Love Cloud campaign comes a new model, Sofia Jirau, a Puerto Rican model with Down syndrome.
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BTS Superfan Who Swept Porches to Earn Ticket Money Is Surprised With VIP Pass to Show
A Los Angeles BTS super fan who has been working for months, sweeping porches to earn enough to afford a ticket to see the K-pop boy band, was surprised to find himself the star of the show Tuesday when he was given an all access pass.
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Utah Cheer Squad Omits Member With Down Syndrome From Yearbook Photo
Shoreline Junior High School took two photos — one with Morgyn Arnold, and one without.
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Arizona Senate Panel Approves Bill That Bans Abortions for Down Syndrome
An Arizona Senate panel has approved a measure that bans medical providers from performing an abortion when a fetus has a genetic abnormality such as Down Syndrome. A Republican-majority state Senate panel on Thursday approved SB 1457, which includes several anti-abortion provisions. Arizona is among several states attempting to enact abortion regulations as Roe v. Wade’s future remains uncertain with a...
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French Doctor Who Made Down Discovery Closer to Sainthood
The French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down syndrome but spent his career advocating against abortion as a result of prenatal diagnosis has taken his first major step to possible sainthood
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How Chris Nikic Made History as the First Man with Down Syndrome to Finish the Ironman Triathlon
Chris Nikic made history this week when he became first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. The 21-year-old joined LX News with his trainer Dan Grieb to talk about his training program and what (and who) motivated him to complete what is considered one of the most difficult one-day races in the world, with 14 minutes to spare.
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US Appeals Judges Hear Down Syndrome Abortion Arguments
Federal judges have sharply questioned attorneys on both sides of an Ohio law that faces doctors with a felony charge if they perform abortions aimed at preventing the birth of a baby with Down syndrome
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Football Coach With Down Syndrome Marks 20 Years With Maryland School Team
When the lights come on for Friday night football at Walt Whitman High School, the smile of one coach shines just as bright. Assistant Head Coach Ramon De Paula is celebrating 20 years with the team. He was born with Down syndrome but says he will never let it stop him from following his dreams.
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Former Trump Campaign Manager Corey Lewandowski Considering Senate Run
A former Trump campaign manager who remains a prominent supporter of the president’s is considering a run for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire. Corey Lewandowski was part of President Donald Trump’s campaign from the beginning until he was ousted several months before the 2016 general election.
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'I Love a Good Sock': A Look Back at George HW Bush's Famous Footwear Collection
While former President George H.W. Bush was known for his political and foreign policy achievements, many will also remember him for his flashy footwear. Bush, who died at the age of 94 on Friday, had a well documented love of socks. His fancy for colorful ankle-wear popularized the hashtag #sockswag after former President Bill Clinton used it in a 2013...
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Abortion Is a Focus of Early Action in Legislative Sessions
Republicans who control a majority of the nation’s statehouses are considering a wide range of abortion legislation that could test the government’s legal ability to restrict a woman’s right to terminate pregnancy. The Mississippi House passed a bill Friday that would make the state the only one to ban all abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy. In Missouri, lawmakers heard...
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Suburban Mom Writes Passionate Letter to Parents After Children Won't Swim With Son With Special Needs
When a northwest suburban mother brought her son to a public pool for a day of swimming, she said she left feeling heartbroken.
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Mom Writes Letter After Son With Down Syndrome Excluded From Party
One mom’s letter to another mom about her son with Down Syndrome has gone viral. When Jennifer Kiss-Engele’s found out her son Sawyer was the only kid in his class not invited to a classmate’s birthday party, she said she knew it was because of her son’s disability, according to Today.com. “I know it’s not because he’s mean, you couldn’t...