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Georgia bill that would limit land purchases by Chinese 'agents' passes state House

Democrats said the bill would lead to discrimination against Asian Americans and not promote national security.
Sam Park
Sam Park

How Shohei Ohtani's interpreter scandal could impact the Dodgers star — and MLB

Accusations of "massive theft" against Ohtani’s interpreter in a case tied to sports gambling have thrust the MLB star into controversy.
Shohei Ohtani during a game
Shohei Ohtani during a game
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Biden nomination of the first Muslim American to a federal appeals court in peril

Two Democratic senators said they will oppose the nomination of Adeel Mangi to the powerful 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Adeel Mangi listens during a hearing.
Adeel Mangi listens during a hearing.

A California city wrestles with its history of discrimination against early Chinese immigrants

In May 2021, the city of Antioch issued a formal apology for the mistreatment of early Chinese immigrants, including torching Chinatown and driving out its residents.
Image: "May We Gather" pilgrimage
Image: "May We Gather" pilgrimage

Nearly 80% of Asian Americans think abortion should be legal, new poll says

AAPI Republicans are also more likely than Republicans overall to support a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights.
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights.
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Angela Chao, Mitch McConnell's sister-in-law, was intoxicated at time of fatal accident, police say

Chao, 50, died the night of Feb. 10 after having dinner with a large group at a ranch near Johnson City, west of Austin, Texas.
This undated photo provided by Foremost Group shows a portrait of Angela Chao, CEO and chair of her family's shipping business, the Foremost Group, and president of her father's philanthropic organization, the Foremost Foundations.
This undated photo provided by Foremost Group shows a portrait of Angela Chao, CEO and chair of her family's shipping business, the Foremost Group, and president of her father's philanthropic organization, the Foremost Foundations.

Priyanka and Nick Jonas visit controversial Hindu temple built on site of demolished mosque

The 41-year-old Bollywood-turned-Hollywood actor has been criticized in the past for her support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in   Paris in 2023.
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in   Paris in 2023.

After odor complaints shut down a Portland Vietnamese restaurant, city revisits a potentially discriminatory policy

“They complained to the city, and the city came down,” the owner of the Portland, Oregon, restaurant said. “They say ‘odor,’ but it’s just food, grilling meat.”
Pho Gabo in Portland, Ore.
Pho Gabo in Portland, Ore.

San Francisco leaders respond as AAPI activists demand second look at attack on elder woman

The 63-year-old Chinese woman was pushed on a sidewalk in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood last year and later died from her injuries.
Asian Communities Respond To Recent Rise In Hate Crimes
Asian Communities Respond To Recent Rise In Hate Crimes

Chan Ho Park, first Korean player in MLB, will throw the first pitch in the Seoul Series

Park will kick off a historic two-game series between the Dodgers and the Padres, marking the first games of the regular season and the first regular season games ever played in Korea.
Chan Ho Park delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Chan Ho Park delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Biden launches new ad targeting Asian American and Pacific Islanders in battleground states

The campaign will also place digital video and static ads in ethnic media, including national outlets such as the Asian Journal, World Journal, Nguoi Viet and Korea Daily.
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Pullman Yards on March 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event at Pullman Yards on March 9, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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