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With ratings sagging for TLC's "Jon & Kate Plus 8," the cable channel is teasing viewers with the revelation that "Jon & Kate have an announcement."

Mothers often get blamed for the way their children turn out, and a new study gives additional weight to that accusation.

The UK is one of the toughest places to grow up in Europe. Where do you think is best?

What are the true costs — both financial and emotional — of raising octuplets and six other children until age 18? One conservative estimate reveals that the price tag will be at least $1.5 million. And the emotional costs could prove to be the most severe, experts say.