On the job. Using this holiday break to learn how to handle firearms. Applications for these classes are up all across the country. Were going to talk much more about that in a bit. We want to get right to the breaking news this morning. It affects so Many Americans hoping to adopt. The president of russia has just signed a bill, banning americans from adopting russian children. And this now blocks kids from being adopted by American Families, leaving russia, to move here to start a new life. Abcs lama hasan has the latest from london. Good morning to you, lama. Reporter good morning to you, josh. This controversial new bill banning u. S. Citizens from adopting russian children is igniting a firestorm among human rights activists, saying this law victimizes children to make a political point. Now, the u. S. Is the biggest destination for adopted russian children. Some 60,000 of them have been given homes by americans since the fall of the soviet union. Whats more heart breaking, theres
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Is maverick back on the dating scene . The top gun bouncing back from his highprofile heartbreak. Its more than six months since he split from katie holmes. Is this his newest leading lady . The music is mere coincidence this morning. I promise. It takes us all to a place many of us want to forget, i can assure you. I loved it. I loved it, too. Happy friday. George, robin, lara, all at home with their families today. Great to have amy, paula and rachel with us this morning. A big headline in the fiscal cliff showdown. Now, just four days from heading over the edge. The meeting that could change it all today at the white house. Jon karl is here with the very latest on that. And then, we have a shocking headline this morning. Teachers training to shoot guns on the job. Using this holiday break to learn how to handle firearms. Applications for these classes are up all across the country. Were going to talk much more about that in a bit. We want to get right to the breaking news this morni
3 Black founders on building fitness groups that feel inclusive for all TODAY 2/23/2021 Yi-Jin Yu
Fitness groups not only encourage physical activity but also foster connections, create friendships and build communities. But they re not always welcoming to outsiders and the industry is predominantly white, young and affluent. Black trailblazers like the founders of Black Girls Do Bike, Woke Chicago and Boombox Boxing Club are out to change the landscape and attract new faces to the fitness space.
1. Black Girls Do Bike
Black Girls Do Bike founder Monica Garrison grew up cycling as a recreational activity, but in 2013, she returned to her bike for a different reason.