It's the hottest
travel ticket out of Asia but you can't buy this tour on Expedia or
Travelocity.
It's called Maternity Tourism and apparently it's the "in" trip to
take. If you're pregnant, rich and anywhere outside our borders.
The idea is to come to America when you're about 3 months pregnant; just far
enough along that you're not really showing. Then stay here for the next six
months and your baby is, as the song says, "Born in the USA".
Voila! You then return home baby in arms, along with baby's brand new American
passport.
Might come in handy one day if you want to send your child here to study or
when baby turns 21, he or she can legally petition to immigrate Mommy and
Daddy.
Ethical?
Legal?
What do you think?
Some say it's cool - after all, they are sort of tourists and they are spending
money to be here and more money in our economy means more jobs.
But, what about all those other people who are patiently waiting for their visa
applications to be approved to come here for their piece of the American dream?
Come along with me and FOX 11 cameras as we go to the San Gabriel Valley to
investigate a local business some people say is hiding another business--a
baby business.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
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Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:07 GMT
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:23:56 GMT
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:34:01 GMT
A bear with a tag on its right ear wandered around in a neighborhood in Sun Valley for more than an hour today before being tranquilized by fish and game personnel.
A bear with a tag on its right ear wandered around in a neighborhood in Sun Valley for more than an hour today before being tranquilized by fish and game personnel.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:26:58 GMT
It's a simple question, and those in the education reform movement say there's a simple answer: special interests.As LAUSD agrees to pay out 30 million dollars to the families victimized.
It's a simple question, and those in the education reform movement say there's a simple answer: special interests. As LAUSD agrees to pay out 30 million dollars to the families victimized.
For someone so young, this week's Wednesday's Child has a broad range of interests. Born in 2001, Jeremy has a love for dinosaurs, contemporary art and sports of all kinds.
For someone so young, this week's Wednesday's Child has a broad range of interests. Born in 2001, Jeremy has a love for dinosaurs, contemporary art and sports of all kinds.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:11:46 GMT
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist.
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist. Armin sat down with FOX 11's Pablo Pereira recently to talk about his passion for music and his new album, 'Intense'.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:28:28 GMT
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:38:27 GMT
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:08 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:08:49 GMT
Families fight back against social workers they say lie, fabricate evidence and perjure themselves in court. They're suing and forcing the county to cough up big bucks for the alleged wrong doing.
Families fight back against social workers they say lie, fabricate evidence and perjure themselves in court. They're suing and forcing the county to cough up big bucks for the alleged wrong doing.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:00:23 GMT
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:38:27 GMT
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
Thursday, May 9 2013 2:44 PM EDT2013-05-09 18:44:43 GMT
Should any of the doctors featured on the FOX 11 News, have been allowed to continue practicing, until their cases ended up in a criminal court? The medical board had received complaints from patients.
In a FOX 11 Investigates, we tell the story of some doctors who are now facing criminal charges for sexually abusing patients.
The California Assembly is considering a move to strip the state medical board of its power to investigate doctors who fall short. And, instead, hand that power over to the state attorney general.
The California Assembly is considering a move to strip the state medical board of its power to investigate doctors who fall short. And, instead, hand that power over to the state attorney general.
Friday, April 26 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-04-26 23:17:08 GMT
Dozens of patients have complained to the California Medical Board about a Los Angeles doctor they say left them horribly scarred.
Dozens of patients have complained to the California Medical Board about a Los Angeles doctor they say left them horribly scarred. So why after so many complaints was the doctor allowed to continue hurting patients?
Friday, April 26 2013 3:07 AM EDT2013-04-26 07:07:08 GMT
If you are considering plastic surgery, do your homework. It is crucial you know your doctor well. When a doctor is not trained or qualified the results can be deadly.
If you are considering plastic surgery, do your homework. It is crucial you know your doctor well. When a doctor is not trained or qualified the results can be deadly.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-03-26 18:02:10 GMT
Noz - it's the latest drug of choice for teenagers. Cheap but often deadly, inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon, or huffing as it's called, is now the "in" thing to do at parties.
Noz - it's the latest drug of choice for teenagers. Cheap but often deadly, inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon, or huffing as it's called, is now the "in" thing to do at parties.
Monday, March 25 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-03-25 18:33:39 GMT
Laughing Gas or "NOZ" as it is called is no laughing matter to law enforcement. Search warrants were served at 17 locations Friday in Southern California.
Laughing Gas or "NOZ" as it is called is no laughing matter to law enforcement. Search warrants were served at 17 locations Friday in Southern California.
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