The 1989 overthrow and execution of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu provided the first glimpse of a country that had been mostly closed to the outside world — and many of the scenes were appalling ...

After the fall of communism in Romania, the world was shocked to discover a vast system of orphanages where unwanted children languished in cribs with little attention from caregivers. Sixteen years ...

BAICOA, Romania -- Seventeen-year-old Kyrylo gently rocks in his playground swing with a push on the plastic carpet that replaced the asphalt at this repurposed orphanage in central Romania, between ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For Something Familiar, her debut feature, Rachel Taparjan picked a topic that is not only very personal to her, but also turned ...

Izidor Ruckel lived in a Romanian orphanage where children were neglected. Scientists say that lack of attention can damage a child's brain. But... Orphans' Lonely Beginnings Reveal How Parents Shape ...

DENVER (CBS4)– Dozens of orphaned Ukrainian children have been housed and protected in neighboring Romania thanks to Colorado-based Global Hope Foundation. The non-profit foundation operates ...

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- It took a lot of twists and turns of fate for Rob Brekke to end up in Detroit Lakes: He was adopted from an orphanage in Romania when he was 2 years old. The Serban home in ...

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Whenever he returns to the orphanage where he grew up, Florin Catanescu is overwhelmed by sad memories. “I remember families showing up and visiting other kids, but nobody ...

Hardships early in life may prematurely age a child's DNA, which may ultimately shorten life span, according to a new study. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free ...