children

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Seventeen men, women and children who were detained in a military-style raid at a Chicago apartment complex filed claims this month seeking about $5 million each.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Earlier this month, Trump invited a group of children to the Oval Office to celebrate the return of the Presidential Fitness Test.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

"With his tragic and unexpected passing on Sunday at Swanholme Lakes, we would like to raise awareness about children playing near any rivers or lakes in the hot weather," he added.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It’s also smart to have a prenuptial agreement, particularly if one partner comes into the marriage with substantial assets and/or it’s a second marriage and there are children from the first marriage.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

I was angry back at her, hysterical almost, saying all manner of things I should not have said, about Papi going off and leaving us, about how parents always ruin the lives of their children.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo