World Report: January 24, 2003 Vol.8 No.14
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
"Miracle" Twins Return Home
Born 17 months ago in Guatemala, twins Maria Teresa Quiej Alvarez and Maria de Jesus didn't face much of a future. They were joined at the head. Then in August, surgeons in California separated them in a risky operation. Last week, the girls were finally well enough to go home. Doctors say their future looks bright.
A crowd that included Guatemala's First Lady, Evelyn de Portillo, greeted the "Little Marias." Said one well-wisher: "These little girls make all of Guatemala smile."
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