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Overseas slice of ‘Pi’ flips Hollywood formula

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By David Germain AP Movie Writer LOS ANGELES, Calif. (AP) — With 11 Academy Awards nominations — second only to “Lincoln” with 12 — and the sort of global box […]

Diversity Makes a Difference — Part 2

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Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people

Myanmar community flourishes in Kentucky

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By Bob Driehaus The Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) — Pastor Thomas Kap rattles off the accomplishments of his congregation of Myanmar immigrants as if they were family. “We have […]

Filipino extremists face new foe: fellow rebels

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By Jim Gomez The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — After years of fighting the government from hidden jungle bases in the southern Philippines, an Al-Qaida-linked militant group is facing […]

APA Legislative Day set to take place in Olympia

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More than 1,000 Asians and Pacific Islanders, collectively speaking over 20 languages, are expected to participate in this year’s Asian Pacific American Legislative Day in Olympia, the largest pan-Asian Pacific […]

LETTER: A letter to the County Council and Executive

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In 2012, we honored the groundbreaking contributions of former Seattle Councilmember Cheryl Chow and in 2008 the first and only Asian American King County Councilmember Ruby Chow, who retired 28 […]

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund announces 2013 Justice in Action Awards

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The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) announced the 2013 Justice in Action Award recipients on Monday, Dec. 10. AALDEF will honor Congressman John Lewis, representative from Georgia; […]

Psy apologizes for anti-American rap

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By Chris Talbott AP Music Writer South Korean rapper and Internet sensation PSY is apologizing to Americans for participating in anti-U.S. protests several years ago.