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Trump says he will create path to citizenship for 'Dreamers'
Hours after Donald Trump spoke, the White House releases a statement that seemed to walk back his remarks on creating a path to citizenship for DACA beneficiaries
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to end 'Dreamer' immigrant program
The high court says Trump's 2017 move to cancel his predecessor Barack Obama's landmark Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was 'arbitrary and capricious' under government administrative procedures
U.S. Supreme Court to examine 'Dreamers' program Trump wants axed
President Donald Trump moved in 2017 to end the Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Getting measles wipes out immune protection for other diseases
Scientists says the findings 'means the (measles) vaccine is that much more valuable'
The antidote to nagging childhood pain
Our childhood years quickly give way to the teenage years, and it is at this stage that the effects of childhood adversity usually take their toll
There is no such thing as forever – even with rice
We can diversify a lot more when it comes to what we should eat
Extreme stress in childhood is toxic to your DNA
How does stress turn cells from Jekyll to Hyde?
We are losing these 'old friends'
There is a deep, biological reason why we gravitate toward rural areas when we need a break from our frenzied city lives
French boy's rare disease fight leads family to Canada
Julien was born in 2002 in Perpignan, in southern France. Right away, his parents Melanie and John Ferrer said they noticed some issues.
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 27, 2018
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U.S. Supreme Court snubs Trump over 'Dreamer' immigrants
The Obama-era DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals – program will stay in place, even if recipients are still in legal limbo
Second U.S. judge blocks Trump order to end 'Dreamer' program
On February 16, the Supreme Court will consider whether to take on the issue. If the high court accepts the case, a decision is unlikely until late spring.
Trump says immigration deal 'probably dead'
United States President Donald Trump blames Democrats for the 'death' of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals program
Trump scrambles as 'shithole' slur fuels outrage
(UPDATED) African countries at the UN call for a retraction and apology, saying they are 'extremely appalled' at the 'racist and xenophobic remarks'
Trump calls US courts 'unfair' after 'Dreamers' ruling
(3rd UPDATE) The White House calls the Tuesday ruling by US District Judge William Alsup in San Francisco 'outrageous,' coming the same day Trump met lawmakers from both camps on the so-called Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program
Trump's migration demands throw Dreamer deal into doubt
Trump presents Congress with a list of hardline immigration demands as a quid-pro-quo for protecting the so-called 'Dreamers'
No deal on DACA after meeting with Democrats, Trump says
Trump tweets: No deal was made last night on DACA
Trump, Democrats agree on DACA, but no border wall for now
Top US congressional Democrats emerge from a meeting with President Donald Trump, claiming progress on a deal that protects young immigrants and boosts border security, while not including a border wall
Police arrest Harvard, Boston school professors at DACA protests
University students faculty and staff march to protest the end of an amnesty program that protects about 800 000 young immigrants in the US
10,000 Filipinos face U.S. deportation as Trump ends amnesty
Prepare for the worst Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano says after US President Donald Trump ended the DACA amnesty for young immigrants
Mexico condemns Trump's decision to end immigrant amnesty
Presidnet Enrique Pena Nieto: The Mexican government will urge US authorities to find a swift permanent solution that gives legal certainty to the young people of DACA
Q&A: What happens to 'Dreamers' after Trump revokes their residence rights?
What s next for the Dreamers ?
Trump ends amnesty for 800,000 young immigrants
UPDATED Our first and highest priority in advancing immigration reform must be to improve jobs wages and security for American workers and their families Trump says in a written statement
Trump holds the fate of 800,000 young immigrants in his hands
The prospects of a badly divided Congress reaching a compromise in months on a subject that has eluded agreement for years – immigration – seem dim
Trump to end protections for young immigrant 'Dreamers' – report
Donald Trump has decided to end a popular program that shields hundreds of thousands of young undocumented immigrants from deportation while deferring enforcement for 6 months Politico reports
Steven Adams on what it's like to grow up the youngest of 18 siblings
The Oklahoma City Thunder center during his visit to Manila to promote NBA Philippines 3X shares tidbits about his childhood
Trump ends policy protecting undocumented immigrant families
UPDATED Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly does not say whether the government has plans to replace DAPA or the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents
PH among the worst places for children to grow up – report
The End of Childhood Index identifies in what countries children enjoy their childhood and where they are deprived of it The Philippines is 96th of 172
Ubial urges LGUs to help stop PH malnutrition time bomb
We are at a crossroads where decision and actions must be made that will have an impact on our children and the children of the future says Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial
Trump poised to move on Mexican border wall
UPDATED Experts have voiced serious doubts about whether a wall would actually stem illegal immigration or if its worth investing billions in such a project
What do prominent mentors have to say on nurturing your child’s gift?
A talent development camp mentored by industry greats capped off to thundering applause last November 12 as moms and families celebrated their children’s talent on stage
[What I Ate] This milkshake is made of every candy from your childhood
Find all sorts of childhood treats in this frappe
Be the boss of your dreams: How to make it happen
Owning a business can enable you to tick off several items in your bucket list
Muhammad Ali's childhood in the segregated US south
To understand what made Muhammad Ali tick it helps to look at the roiling social turmoil of his childhood in the segregated US south
Rody Duterte: The rebellious son, the prankster brother
What was it like growing up with the next president of the Philippines? His younger sister Jocellyn Duterte shares their story
National survey: Chronic malnutrition in PH worst in 10 years
Hunger malnutrition is a man made problem we create this situation and it s completely preventable says Save the Children
Child obesity an 'exploding nightmare' in developing world – WHO
Dieting and exercise alone is not the solution We have responsibilities on behalf of the world s children to stop them from being overly obese says Peter Gluckman co author of the UN report
SHORT FILM: Joshua
Joshua thinks his kiss made Lili pregnant Now he’s ready for fatherhood
5 Classic Filipino games to teach your kids
Do you still know how to play these traditional Filipino street games?
7 things that motherhood changed for the better
It will change your body your views your LIFE
What matters most in childhood
[Science Solitaire] What have we learned in science so far about childhood and how much of it we bring to adulthood?
SHORT FILM: Grains Of Love
Whenever Joanne sees a bowl of rice memories of her deceased grandfather come rushing back
SHORT FILM: The Promise
In this Singaporean short film an umbrella symbolizes the promise between father and son
SHORT FILM: 'The Gift'
This boy never saw his dad as an inspiration until he found out his big secret
#PlayForReal: Encouraging sensory play for better learning
Here’s how sensory play can help your kids learn more about the world around them
The few times I saw my mother
I do not know when we will see each other again
How a mother’s touch helps you grow
Leila de Guzman shares how she takes care of her child and the importance of being aware of the benefits of proper nutrition and stimulation
Goodbye, Letty
She fell ill shortly after our elementary graduation The illness did not have a name back then or at least the adults dared not name it in front of us kids
40K Filipinos now eligible for Obama's deportation shield – study
An additional 30 000 undocumented Filipino immigrants in the United States are seen to benefit under US President Barack Obama s new immigration plan data from the Pew Research Center reveals
