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Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider parenting solo

Poll: 2 in 5 women would consider parenting solo
By JOCELYN NOVECK and JENNIFER AGIESTAAssociated Press As Christy Everson was nearing age 40, she made a decision: She wanted to have a child, even though she was single and it meant doing it all alone. Her daughter, conceived via a sperm donor, is now 2 1/2 years old, and Everson hopes to have a

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report

Disabled parents face bias, loss of kids: report
By DAVID CRARYAP National Writer Millions of Americans with disabilities have gained innumerable rights and opportunities since Congress passed landmark legislation on their behalf in 1990. And yet advocates say barriers and bias still abound when it comes to one basic human right: To be a parent

Mood of the Nation: Some optimism amid struggles

Mood of the Nation: Some optimism amid struggles
By The Associated Press On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them were: - Adrienne Cragnotti, 46, and Mike

Mood of the Nation: Worrying how others are faring

Mood of the Nation: Worrying how others are faring
By MICHAEL SANDLERAP Business Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was Vicki

Mood of the Nation: Worrying how others are faring

Mood of the Nation: Worrying how others are faring
By MICHAEL SANDLERAP Business Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - On the eve of the 2012 elections, The Associated Press interviewed dozens of Americans to try to gauge the economic mood of the nation. People were asked about jobs, housing, gas prices, retirement and other issues. Among them was Vicki

Voters wait out lines to cast Wis. recall ballots

Voters wait out lines to cast Wis. recall ballots
By SCOTT BAUERAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The passions that fueled a long fight over union rights and Wisconsin's cash-strapped budget brought voters out in strong numbers Tuesday to decide whether to recall Gov. Scott Walker. The first-term