PHOENIX — A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law on Wednesday, July 28
Philippine leader Aquino blasts predecessor, Arroyo
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Newly elected Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on July 26 blasted his predecessor’s administration for what he called misguided
Hong Kong, China clash in landmark court case
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s possible intervention in a Hong Kong lawsuit is sparking concerns that Beijing may compromise the high degree of automony
Japanese women life expectancy hits new high
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese women are expected to live almost 86.5 years, topping the world longevity ratings for the 25th straight year, the government reported on July 26.
Ex-N. Korean spy who blew up jetliner visits Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A former North Korean spy who blew up a South Korean jetliner more than 20 years ago arrived in Japan on Tuesday to meet the families of the Japanese
June 18: KCBS 91.3 FM staff given national journalism awards
The Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) awarded 10 people for excellence in news coverage of Unlimited Subject Matter and Asian American and Pacific Islander Issues for 2010.
June 19: Local students are given Hamilton awards
The Alexander Hamilton Friends Association awarded its 2010 Alexander Hamilton Citizenship Achievement Award to 26 gold and 24 silver winners.
June 24–25: Book tour for “Massacred for Gold” and third Chinese Remembering conference are held
The third Chinese Remembering conference, part of the Chinese Remember project, was held in Lewiston.
July 18–23: 2010 Bank of America Student Leaders participate in Washington, D.C., program
From the Seattle area, five service-minded high school students were chosen as 2010 Bank of America Student Leaders for their leadership and passion for community service.
Love, basketball, and the Philippines: “Pacific Rims” details Filipinos’ passion for basketball
“It is a love letter to the Philippines from me,” said Rafe Bartholomew, regarding his book, “Pacific Rims: Beermen Ballin’ in Flip-Flops and Philippines’ Unlikely Love Affair with Basketball.”