By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on June 19 struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team name. The justices ruled that the 71-year-old trademark law barring disparaging terms infringes free speech […]
Doctor pleads no contest to killing Yale physician
By DAVE COLLINS Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A doctor charged with killing a Yale University physician over a workplace dispute pleaded no contest on June 9 to lesser charges and agreed to serve 32 years in prison. Lishan Wang, a Chinese citizen from Beijing, was charged with murder for the 2010 killing of […]
Red Sox announcer Remy says Tanaka shouldn’t get translator
By BEN WALKER AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox broadcaster Jerry Remy says pitchers such as Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka shouldn’t be allowed translators on the mound and should instead “learn baseball language.” Remy’s comments on June 6 during the NESN telecast of the Boston-New York game quickly drew harsh criticism […]
Another US appeals court keeps Trump’s travel ban blocked
By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Another U.S. appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban on June 12, dealing the administration another legal defeat as the Supreme Court considers a separate case on the issue. The ruling from a unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court […]
Indian immigrant, entrepreneur to run for Michigan governor
By DAVID EGGERT Associated Press LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Ann Arbor entrepreneur Shri Thanedar, an immigrant from India who has experienced a rollercoaster of business successes and failures, is running for Michigan governor in 2018, saying he is best-suited to help the state in part because of his own comeback story. The 62-year-old Democrat announced […]
Councilman stabbed in robbery attempt says he feels lucky
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia city councilman stabbed in an attempted robbery near his residence said that he’s lucky the blade didn’t hit his vital organs. Republican Councilman David Oh was released from the hospital on the afternoon of June 1. “I feel very good, good health, good spirits, good everything,’’ Oh told reporters at […]
Navy officer who shared military secrets gets 6 years
Editors Note APNewsNow. NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Navy officer has been sentenced to six years in prison for revealing military secrets and other crimes. Media outlets report that Lt. Cmdr. Edward C. Lin was sentenced on June 2 in a Virginia military court. With the time he has already served, his prison term will […]
Cops: Lye caused kids’ burned throats at Chinese restaurant
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania police said on June 2 it was lye that severely sickened two children after drinking what they believed to be apple juice at a Chinese buffet in March. There was no evidence the ordeal at the Star Buffet & Grill near Lancaster was intentional, and no criminal charges have been […]
After mistake in 2012, Sato learns lesson to win Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato had victory in sight once before at the Indianapolis 500. When he attempted a last-lap pass, Sato lost control of his car, crashed and Dario Franchitti went on to his third victory in “The Greatest Spectacle In Racing.” In nearly the same position five years later, Sato […]
More US cities aim to make Chinese travelers feel at home
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Hotels offer congee and other Chinese staples for room service. Casinos train staff members on Chinese etiquette. Restaurants, tourist sights and shopping malls translate signs, menus and information booklets into Chinese. The American hospitality industry is stepping up efforts to make Chinese visitors feel more welcome, since […]
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