The main story at the webpage for NBC’s Today show is about a 5-year-old Chinese orphan who underwent surgery at Arkansas Children’s Hospital for a rare nose defect. Surgeon Lisa Buckmiller performed the procedure, and former state Rep. Lisa Ferrell and her husband, Jim Jackson, were the host family for the girl’s visit to Little Rock.

The video package is very touching. Buckmiller and her husband may end up adopting the girl.

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