# Surrogate Defies Couple to Keep Baby | Global News

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-09-12T00:15:24+00:00
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A surrogate mother defied a California couple’s request to terminate a pregnancy after discovering the fetus had a fatal heart defect, giving birth in Texas and now demanding custody — sparking a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape surrogacy law and reproductive rights across the U.S. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/52dacaa3e7f6ec9b

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