Topic: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
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Adopted Russian child's death: What is known about the case so far
The death of Max Shatto, a toddler adopted from Russia, brings grief to a Texas town and fires up protests in Russia, where a ban on US adoptions has taken on a cold-war tone.
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Adopted toddler's alleged death-by-abuse in Texas inflames Russia
A Kremlin ombudsman says that Russian 3-year-old Maxim Kuzmin was killed by his adoptive Texan mother last month. The accusation has stoked a new firestorm in Russia over US adoptions.
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Texas day care trial: Jessica Tata lied about previous arson charge (+video)
Texas day care trial: A Texas woman convicted of murder for a fire that killed four children at her home day care lied in her application to run the business. The Texas day care trial is in the punishment phase.
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Failed shopping mall bomb on anniversary of Columbine. Any connection?
Officials seek a 'person of interest' regarding an explosive device at a shopping mall in Colorado. Was it just coincidence that it was the 12th anniversary of the Columbine massacre?
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Are FLDS sect's beliefs sufficient grounds for taking the kids?
Texas Supreme Court is set to weigh in on state's actions toward a polygamous sect.
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What is Texas' plan for kids of polygamous sect?
When hearings begin Monday for individual FLDS families, the state's conditions for reunification will get clearer.
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To regain kids, FLDS women try new tactic: public relations
Texas judge rules that 416 children must remain in state custody for now, orders DNA tests.
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Thorny issues in prosecuting polygamist sect
One question is whether Texas will retain custody of 416 children. Experts say criminal charges are likely, too.
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