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AZ abortion law affects Asian Americans

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By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals denied an effort to revive a lawsuit challenging an Arizona state law banning abortions based on the race […]

Thailand’s largest seafood company abandons tuna merger

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By Marcy Gordon AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee have called off their proposed merger after the Obama administration told the companies it […]

Thai printer of Int’l NY Times blocks stories again

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By Grant Peck Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — The New York Times decried limits on media freedom in Thailand on Friday after its local printer refused to publish articles about […]

“Oriental” deemed offensive, removed from legislation

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously last Wednesday to remove two instances of the word “Oriental,” along with other dated references to minorities, from federal legislation. The proposal was […]

Japanese dance tradition continues under master instructor

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By Steven Mark HONOLULU (AP) — Watching a fan in the hands of Gertrude Yukie Tsutsumi is like watching a feather dance in the breeze. She holds it out like […]

Don’t let the airlines lose your suitcase this Thanksgiving

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By Scott Mayerowitz AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP)  — Heading into winter, fliers should take extra precautions with their checked luggage  — December and January are traditionally the worst […]

Suit claims violations at Chinese agencies, restaurants in Illinois

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By Sophia Tareen Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office announced a federal lawsuit Nov. 13 against three Chinatown employment agencies and two suburban restaurants, alleging […]

Racketeering defendant to testify during his trial

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By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A defendant in a San Francisco racketeering case will take the stand at his trial as prosecutors accuse him of ordering […]