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Politics Feb 28

States offer services for disabled kids, then make their families wait 10 years for them

By John Hanna, Associated Press

Nation May 19

Down syndrome abortion bans gain traction after court ruling

2021 has been a breakthrough year for legislation in several states seeking to prohibit abortions based solely on a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

By David Crary, Iris Samuels, Associated Press

Education Jun 08

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Bodybuilding builds pride and confidence for this teen with Down syndrome

For Jonathan Atkins, a teenager with Down syndrome, bodybuilding has transformed his body and his life. Students at Granby High School produced this report as part of our Student Reporting Labs for our series Limitless.

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Arts Oct 31

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The nightmare zombie movie that started with a dream

Two years ago, two best friends with Down syndrome came up with an idea that would change their lives. With the dream of making a zombie movie, Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt raised nearly $70,000 in a Kickstarter campaign, and…

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Arts Nov 13

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Aspiring filmmakers get a kickstart on their teen zombie movie

Sam Suchmann and Mattie Zufelt are best friends. Three years ago, these teenagers with Down syndrome had the idea to make a zombie movie. Now, with help from their supporters, they have raised more than $50,000. The NewsHour's Mike Melia…

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Aug 29

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Palin Brings Conservative Credentials to McCain’s Bid

GOP Sen. John McCain made an unexpected move Friday when he nominated Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. Judy Woodruff examines Palin's background, her path to the governorship and her conservative track record.

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Bombings at Baghdad Markets Deadliest Attacks in Months

Two bombings killed at least 73 people and wounded scores more in separate blasts in Baghdad pet bazaars Friday, ending a relative lull in violence in the Iraqi capital. Stephen Farrell, a New York Times correspondent in Baghdad, provides an…

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