states despite the whole affair with the reset button well we spoke to a former director of american adoption congress who told us that u.s. authorities don't track the child's welfare once an adoption is approved. a lot of the cases have gotten very very light sentences for the caretakers whether forster or adoptive of russian children here in the united states but we certainly have no idea how many children are enduring abuses surviving abuses of all kinds the children that died at the hands of their adoptive parents were tortured in some horrendous ways they were sexually abused they were burnt they were starved they were caged ever any conceivable kind of torture one human being could inflict on another was done to these children so these were the parents that were caught and prosecuted nineteen how many more out there is that there's absolutely no way of knowing the united states has no system of follow up on adoptions. nice sold to the highest bidder they look british i say british but they really what they seen coming out we discover the fate of business is. what do you see when you look at the

well a former director of american adoption congress told tracking how children are being treated in the u.s. is all but impossible. a lot of the cases have gotten very very light sentences for the caretakers whether forster or adoptive of russian children here in the united states but we certainly have no idea how many children are enduring abuses surviving abuses of all kinds the children that died at the hands of their adoptive parents were tortured in some horrendous ways they were sexually abused they were burnt they were starved they were caged ever any conceivable kind of torture one can and being played inflict on another was done to these children so these were the parents that were caught and prosecuted nineteen how many more out there is there's absolutely no way of knowing the united states has no system of follow up on adoptions once an adoption is finalized the child is considered as if born to that family. now there's a claim of sinister moves behind the death of iconic singer whitney houston online the investigator who say she was killed over a massive drug debt detai

now a former director of american adoption congress told us that tracking how russian children are being treated in the u.s. is all but impossible bases have got there. could inflict on another was done to these children so these were the parents that were caught and prosecuted nineteen how many more there is there is absolutely no way of knowing the united states has no system of follow up on adoptions once an adoption is finalized the child is considered as if born to that family. you're watching r.t. now gun sales have skyrocketed in the u.s. after barack obama urged a ban on some firearms in the wake of the sandy hook school massacre as artie's nature can now explains that is ultimately backfired on the american president. about two weeks ago actually on this particular wall here. they are it's four rows down four rows across. with everything going on in politics right now with the possible ban and everything everyone is flooding in. purchasing right away gun stores all across the u.s. are reporting record sales just two weeks after the tragic shooting at the elementary school in new

now you former director of the american adoption congress told us that ultimately tracking how russian children are being treated in america is all but impossible a lot of the cases have gotten very very light sentences for the caretakers whether foerster or adoptive of russian children here in the united states that we certainly have no idea how many children are enduring abuses surviving abuses of all kinds of children that. parents were tortured in some horrendous ways they were sexually abused they were burnt they were starved they were killed. ever any conceivable kind of torture one human being could inflict on another was done to these children so these were the parents that were caught and prosecuted nineteen how many more are there is there is absolutely no way of knowing the united states has no system of follow up on adoptions once an adoption is finalized the child is considered as if born to that family. watching r.t.e. in america is braced to plunge off the fiscal cliff time ticks away democrats and republicans all over taxes for the rich we hear how the wiring aspects of

american families are suddenly unable to adopt the children they desperately want because of russia's president and lawmakers. up next, the reaction now that vladimir putin signed a law banning americans from adopting russian kids. >>> maybe congress should take lessons from dock workers and employers. they came up with a compromise to avoid a strike that could have cost our economy billions. >>> the meeting of the minds in the middle is next. [ all ] 3, 2, 1... [ male announcer ] as the year counts down, your savings can add up with the adt new year's sale. help protect your family with the advanced technology of adt starting at just $99 -- a savings of $300 plus 15% off accessories. but you must call before midnight january 2nd. more than a security system, adt can help let your family in from the cold even when you're away from home. adjust your thermostat remotely to help save energy and money. turn on the lights, even see that everyone is safe and secure. and with adt, you can rely on our fast response monitoring for 24/7 protection against burglary, fire, and high levels of carbon monoxide. the adt new year's sale. it could help you save something more important than money. call now to save $300 on adt starting at $99 instal

rights sanctions passed by the united states congress and signed in to law earlier this movement russia is the third most popular country for americans to adopt. over 60,000 of them have happened since the fall of the soviet union but recently very have become a political football. officials point to the cases of 19 children who have died after being adopted by americans. the issue caught fire in 2010 when this boy was put on a plane alone by his adopted mother. the majority of russians support the ban but it's also sparked outrage among many who say this is playing politics with children. the griffins meanwhile are holding out for a miracle. >> you hope that it's not a door shut but just -- that it's just a hurdle, a delay, we simply don't know. >> reporter: abc news. >> and now, maryland's most accurate forecast. >> take a look at it. sunset comes early these days no question. current conditions now at the airport 37 degrees. winds are west at 16, been a gusty day with high wind advisories across the area. we continue to see the wind concerns out there though the wind advisory is now -- we are now below that. take a look at the day. tough t

americans from adopting russian children. it is in retaalation united nations for a new law passed by congress that punishes officials for human rights abuses. >>> still ahead, redskins mania here at fox 5. >> dave ross is here all morning long with a preview of the sunday match-up. in the 7:00 hour, some trash talking with our counterparts at the fox station in dallas. >>> at 9:15, some of the redskins cheerleaders will join us live in studio. it is redskins all day here on fox 5. we'll be right pack. -- we'll be right back. %uÑó >>> the united states is ordering all embassy staff in the country of the central african retubal to leave and last night, a u.s. air force cargo plane evacuated the american ambassador and about 40 other american citizens. it is because rebels have taken over more towns near the capital this week. >>> da vip which i equine emergency transport based in poolesville, maryland is helping a group of miniature horses make their way to newtown, connecticut. the therapy horses typically visit sick, at risk or abused children. davinci volunteered to transport the and medicals so they can provide comfort and

americans from adopting russian children. what is this about? >> response to the magninsky act won by americabe by congress the president which would narrowly, narrowly written. a russian reformer exposed corruption of $230 billion or something like that in the russian government. what the act would do and then he was in prison. basically murdered. deny visas to officials who were involved in the murder and other human rights violations. stop them from using any of the overseas assets. get a petty response from vladimir putin who tries to act like a big man who is going to lead russia back to the glory days. this is petty and silly. should be seen that way. >> doug: fascinating to me to read the russian perspective on this. they wrote today over the past ten years four times more children died in the u.s. in domestic violence than soldiers in iraq or afghanistan in the war. this is worst death rate in developed world. the myth that adopted children would be better off in the u.s. than in russia is doubtful. then the piece goes on to compare child death rates in united states from texas to vermont. texas ha

americans from adopting russian children this morning. he signed the ban in retaliation for a new law passed by the u.s. congresst punishes russian officials for human rights abuses. many russians protested this week and even the russian foreign minister the law is a bad idea. >>> taking a look at our other top stories now. sad news this morning, desert storm commander norman schwartzkopf has died. the retired general died from economy indications of pneumonia. he was given the nickname, storming norman and best known for leading international forces in iraq in 1991. he was 78 years old. >>> former president george h.w. bush is in intensive care in a hospital this morning in houston county. he is battling several complications, including bronchitis and a fever. he was admitted to the hospital last month. >>> here we go. >> hear the music -- >> you know what it is, yep. dave ross is hear to talk redskins, cowboys. hello there. >> what a show. when you have the first ladies of football in the house, right on in studio b. they played at my brother's wedding 10 years ago. >> did they really? >> incredible band. >> t

an american family and died while in custody of his new adoptive father now the father was left off with just a fine after leaving his young son in a car in a blistering heat for hours the congress parked outside of his office and it's the cases precisely like this that worry the russian lawmakers who say that the american law system is not. out to provide enough security for the russian children who are being adopted by american parents and should another tragedy like this strike if they don't want the russian children to suffer you know one of people see this as they get back at the americans for the magnitsky act the so-called act which entails a list of people who are prohibited from ever entering the united states and their financial assets in the country also are frozen now now said the minister was a russian lawyer who was imprisoned on charges of tax evasion and died while in custody that case has never seen any any logical conclusion it is not quite possible at this point to say whether or not the people who are accused of being involved in the case are actually fault and should be blamed for his death. u.k. is now accused of supplying a kit to spy on human rights activ

congress? we'll tell you about ben affleck's chances. >>> and russian lawmakers vote to ban american parents from adopting their own.ecision is up to this man. the news is now. yeah. one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. approved! [ female announcer ] live the regular life. phillips'. [ tylenol bottle ] me too! and nasal co [ tissue box ] he said nasal congestion. yeah...i heard him. [ female announcer ] tylenol® cold multi-symptom nighttime relieves nasal congestion. nyquil® cold and flu doesn't. >>> you stood here yesterday and expressed confidence that you were going to pass -- >> this is the cliffs note version for you today on the fiscal cliff story, your taxes, my taxes, warren buffett's taxes all set to rise the first of the year. house speaker john boehner, saw him right there, he has suffered a huge political blow here. and as washington empties out for christmas, the president needs someone to cut a deal with and very, very quickly, but the question is who? speaker boehner seen last night to take himself out of the

americans to adopt russian children. what he's trying to say here. one mother when got her adopted daughter out of russia just in time joins us live. >> clayton: congressou about to be paying $8 for a gallon of milk? >> juliet: 8:21 east coast time. secretary of state hillary clinton is in the hospital right now. she's being treated for a blood clot. wnyw has been following the story. theresa is live outside new york presbyterian with the latest her condition. give us an update report. >> good morning. good morning, everybody. as you mentioned, secretary of state hillary clinton is waking up in new york this morning being treated at new york presbyterian hospital. we believe she's here at the washington heights campus and judging by the amount of security around here, it seems as though that is the case. as you mentioned, she's suffering from a blood clot due to a concussion and fall she suffered in mid-december. we're told it was discovered yesterday during a routine follow-up checkup appointment with her doctor and her doctor suggested that she make it down to the city and be treated for that here at new york presbyterian hospital. america's top dipl