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All three started as one thing and became something else entirely as people used digital tools to add their own interpretations and comments and then spread their work around the Web.

The Internet has vastly broadened the market for matching children with prospective parents. While some welcome the shift, a new report finds that the rise of Web-based adoption providers also raises ethical concerns.

The charity responds to questions about its overhead costs, such as the $26 million it spent on conventions — including at least one that was held at a luxury resort.

The top local stories this afternoon from KERA News: A new Fort Worth program encourages families to think beyond that next paycheck, and make real plans…

For the first time in history, the U.S. isn't at the annual world climate conference called COP30. But some countries say they're OK with that. Countries including China and Brazil are stepping up.

The U.S.-Russia plan to rid Syria of chemical weapons by next summer faces many hurdles and includes "unrealistic" deadlines, says former U.N. weapons inspector David Kay, who previously has worked on efforts to find chemical weapons in Iraq.

Internet toy seller E-Toys was supposed to be one of the e-commerce companies with a shot at becoming a retail powerhouse. It had a top-rated Web site, a vast selection of high-end toys and excellent customer service. But as NPR's Elaine Korry reports, E-Toys is having a miserable holiday season. Sales are running way below expectations, cash is running short, and the company is unlikely to survive without a merger or a major sell-off of assets.

NPR's Trevor Rowe reports on a new multi-billion dollar nitiative by United Nations Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Ghali to spur conomic development in Africa.

World leaders from around the world converge on New York this eek to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the United Nations. NPR's Trevor owe (ROH) says the organization's future is uncertain.

NPR's Vicki O'Hara reports on the day's events at the United Nations where the U.S. and Britain seek support in the Security Council for a resolution setting a deadline for Iraq disarmament.