The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ways our siblings can influence us, from our money and our mental health all the way down to our very molecules. We'll be sharing these stories ...

'It would be nice to at least have a name' says 81-year-old woman waiting to find out who her birth mother was Erin and Mike Merrigan, center, were college students at Saint Benedict and Saint John's ...

Effective Thursday, January 1, 2026, North Carolina Registers of Deeds are authorized to issue certified copies of adoptive ...

The state of North Carolina has implemented a new law making it easier for adoptees to obtain a copy of their adoptive birth ...

CHASKA, Minn. — A new state law could give answers to life-long questions for adopted people in Minnesota. Starting July 1, adopted people 18 years and older will be eligible to request a copy of ...

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Reuniting with birth siblings after an international adoption is a challenging — and emotionally charged — mission. Here are stories from four... The Science of Siblings is a new series exploring the ...