By William Kates The Associated Press SYRACUSE, New York (AP) — A fugitive American, who claimed he was a psychiatrist, will be returned to upstate New York to face federal […]
Exports to China and Japan bolsters U.S. pork industry
By James Hannah The Associated Press NEW CARLISLE, Ohio (AP) — Greg Kaffenbarger found himself increasingly and heavily dependent on sales to Japan, China, and Mexico as he watched his […]
SOUND OFF: NYC garment workers win $600,000
On Feb. 12, garment workers celebrated a jury verdict that they say will put more than a half million dollars in the pockets of 25 workers and open the door for scores of others to be paid proper wages …
SOUND OFF: Calif. state schools overhaul admissions policy
The University of California’s governing board last Thursday approved a major overhaul of its admissions policy that would expand the pool of undergraduate applicants but guarantee entry to fewer high-achieving students …
SOUND OFF: Palestinian couple in Alabama fights deportation
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An immigrant couple with six children are trying to block the government’s attempt to deport them and their oldest son from Alabama, arguing they are stateless Palestinians with nowhere else to go …
SOUND OFF: Sheriff speaks at white supremacist dinner
Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall was a guest speaker at a recent meeting of a white supremacist group …
2008 news: The TOP 5 overlooked, the TOP 5 overrated
As editor of the Northwest Asian Weekly, one of the hardest aspects of my job is deciding which stories are important
Visas for victims can lead to green cards
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have announced the implementation of a rule that will allow
Gregoire calls for deportation of jailed illegal aliens
SEATTLE (AP) — To save money, Gov. Chris Gregoire wants illegal aliens serving time in state prisons deported.
Astronaut reaches for the stars
These were the first words uttered by the crew of the STS-124 shuttle Discovery to members of the International