Question: A Republican congressman who unexpectedly participated in President Obama's health care speech in 2009 by heckling the chief executive says he will be flanked by two Democrats on Tuesday night to show his willingness to work with the opposition party. Rep. Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted "You lie!" during the president's address on health care in September 2009. The chief executive had just denied that illegal immigrants were covered in his proposed health care plan. Wilson apologized for his outburst that night, but came under widespread criticism from both parties for what was seen as disrespect. In a written statement at the time, Wilson said, "This evening, I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the president's remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill." Wilson's statement continued, "While I disagree with the president's statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable. I extend sincere apologies to the president for this lack of civility." On Monday, Wilson spokesman Neal Patel told CNN that the congressman will be flanked during this year's State of the Union address by Democratic Reps. Susan Davis of California and Madeleine Z. Bordallo of Guam. All three serve on the House Armed Services Committee. Democratic Senator Mark Udall initiated the idea of mixed seating for the State of the Union. Wilson was invited by the two women to sit in the section traditionally populated by Democrats. His spokesman said he was "honored" by the overture.
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Important parts: Rep. Joe Wilson was criticized by both parties for his outburst during 2009 Obama speech. He apologized at the time, calling his comment "inappropriate and regrettable" He'll sit with two Democrats during Tuesday's State of the Union address, spokesman says. Reps. Susan Davis of California and Madeleine Bordallo of Guam invited Wilson to sit with them.

in: It was a photo shoot that caught India's attention. Five courageous survivors of acid attacks posed for portraits. In a country where victims of such attacks do not dare to come out of hiding, or show their disfigured faces in public, this was a "ground breaking" photo shoot, participants said. "After the acid attack I never took photos," Rupa, one of the models and a survivor said. "When the photos got circulated in the media, people started calling to inquire about me, I felt so good. After the photo shoot I want to go out meet more people." Rupa, now 22, was 15 years old when she was attacked by her stepmother following a dispute about money. "That night, after acid was poured on my face, I could not see anything. I could not open my eyes, I was screaming," she said. "But no one came to help me. My stepmother watched me suffering." After that night, everything changed. "My studies stopped, I stopped playing." It was only three years after the acid attack that Rupa gathered enough courage to look at her face in the mirror. It was her childhood dream, to be a designer and Rupa designed the outfits for all the models featured on the photo shoot including herself. The photos were first published on Facebook page run by Stop Acid Attacks, an organization raising awareness about the plight of acid attack victims but have since been featured extensively across the world. Her next step is to open a boutique. Currently she is living in Chhanv, a rehabilitation center for acid attack victims opened by the charity. New law. In 2013, the Indian Supreme Court passed laws aiming to control over-the-counter sales of acid. But the implementation has been poor though, said Alok Dixit, founder of Stop Acid Attacks. "Yes, the law is on paper, but you can find acid easily in local markets," he said. "We need the government to be active in enforcing the law to regulate acid sales." According to the group, more than 200 acid attack cases have been reported since January 2013. But activists including Alok believe the real number is much higher. Lacking support from family and society, many victims do not report attacks to the police. Fearing social stigma, many do not even show their face in public. And that is what the group wanted the photo shoot to change. "We want the acid attack survivors to come out of hiding and tell their stories. It is okay to show your face," Alok said. Changing perceptions. Rahul Saharan, a professional photographer, was the man behind the camera. He wanted to showcase Rupa's designs and help her motivate other fellow acid attack survivors across the world. His second goal: make the victims feel beautiful and change the way people define "beauty" in general. "In our society, there are lots of things said to the girls -- you are not beautiful, you won't get married because your skin is not white and fair," Rahul said. "I want to change the perception of beauty -- tell people that the real beauty is not about having a fair skin. "When you see pictures used in commercials, you just see and forget them after sometime, but when you see these pictures, you feel in love with them. You want to look at them again and again." Ritu, another acid attack victim and a participant of the photo shoot, was 17 when acid was thrown at her face. She is 19 now and going through treatment. She cannot see with her left eye. "Every acid attack survivor says they do not want to meet the attackers," she said. "But I want to meet the guy (who did this to me) and ask: 'was it worth it?'" Actress critical after acid attack. Indian acid attack victim fights for justice. Omar Khan and Sumnima Udas contributed to this report.
out: Photo shoot uses acid attack victims as models. One model Rupa says photo shoot helped boost confidence. Photographer hopes shoot will change perceptions about beauty. New law limits sale of acid but attacks still happening.

By. Amanda Williams. Almost 5,000 children  - including babies - have disappeared from council care in the past two years, new figures have revealed. Nineteen babies have vanished for months at a time, and one infant - just a few months old - has still not been found two years later. The figures have been unveiled under a freedom of information request. Almost 5,000 children - including babies - have disappeared from council care in the past two years, new figures have revealed (stock picture) They show that 4,852 looked-after children were reported. missing between January 2012 and December 2013, the Sunday Times reports. There were 24,320 cases logged - as many disappeared more than once. The large majority were teenagers but dozens of those who disappeared were between four and nine years old. The number includes a one-year-old girl missing since July 2013. Kent County Council reported the most children missing - with 458 children disappearing on 2,623 occasions. Peter Oakford, Kent County Council cabinet member for specialist children's services, said: 'It is always a huge concern when children and young people go missing, even if just for a few hours. 'In Kent, we face particular issues due to being a port authority and receive the highest number of unaccompanied minors in the UK. 'When unaccompanied asylum seeker children arrive from abroad, we don't know what sort of ordeals they have gone through on their journey. They are scared and many have been told by traffickers to run away and meet contacts when they arrive in England.' Kent County Council reported the most children missing - with 458 children disappearing on 2,623 occasions. 'Children. in care are vulnerable and KCC offers them all the support and care. they need but they are not locked up.  When a child goes missing, we. work closely with the police to find the child but we also need the. government and other authorities to help us to address these wider. issues including breaking down international trafficking networks which. can lead to vulnerable children going missing. The second highest number was in. Nottinghamshire where 215 children disappeared. In Hertfordshire there were 209 missing children. Tom Rahilly, head of strategy for looked-after children at the NSPCC, told the paper: 'When children and young people in care go missing it should be no different to when any other child disappears from home. This is very alarming.' He said children may disappear because the parent decides to remove them without going through the proper channels, and often teenage mothers in care decide to leave with their child. The Department for Education said it had improved guidance to councils regarding children missing from care.

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Almost 5,000 children  - including babies - disappeared from council care. 19 babies have vanished for months. at a time, the figures reveal. The statistics, unveiled under FOI, have been called 'alarming' by NSPCC.