United States
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Coverage of US politics, immigration policy, courts, and federal news as it affects Vietnamese-American communities across the country.
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Phone app and burned car provide clues in missing Milwaukee student case
MILWAUKEE — Authorities in Milwaukee are investigating a homicide after human remains were discovered at Warnimont Park on April 2.…
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US economy slowed sharply in late 2025 amid government shutdown and lower spending
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 1.4% in the final quarter of 2025, falling short of expectations as a prolonged government shutdown and cooling consumer spending took a toll.…
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Georgia teacher charged with sexual assault of a student
LEESBURG, Ga. — A Georgia teacher was arrested and charged with child sexual assault following allegations of inappropriate contact with a student at Lee County High School.…
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Maryland sewer break pollutes Potomac River, raising alarms over aging US infrastructure
WASHINGTON – An aging sewage pipe in Maryland burst in January, releasing more than 200 million gallons of untreated waste into the Potomac River near the nation’s capital.…
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US economy slows sharply in Q4 as rising inflation pressures Fed
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy slowed sharply in the final quarter of 2025 as a prolonged federal government shutdown and weakening consumer demand weighed on growth.…
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Suspect steals ambulance, rams Idaho Homeland Security office in suspected attack
MERIDIAN, Idaho – State and federal authorities are investigating an attempted arson after a suspect rammed a stolen ambulance into a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Idaho late Wednesday.…
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Marshmallow towers and Lady Gaga: Bizarre hiring tests for UK minimum-wage jobs
Young job seekers in the United Kingdom are facing increasingly complex and time-consuming recruitment processes for minimum-wage positions, with some applicants forced to perform unconventional tasks to secure entry-lev…
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US scientific ‘brain drain’ under Trump stalled superbug research
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning in April 2025 regarding antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" that cause more than 3 million infections and 48,000 deaths annually in the Unite…
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Delta flight makes emergency landing after unruly passenger causes mid-air chaos
HOUSTON – A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to return to Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport shortly after takeoff Monday morning following a passenger’s disruptive behavior.…
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EPA to scrap legal basis for climate rules, sparking Supreme Court battle
WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to revoke its "endangerment finding," the landmark legal foundation that grants the U.S.…
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Elastic Waistbands Rise as Post-Pandemic Fashion Trends Prioritize Comfort
NEW YORK — A new fashion trend prioritizing comfort is gaining momentum as adjustable waistlines move from loungewear into mainstream apparel.…
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New book challenges modern notions of intimacy and dependency in relationships
NEW YORK — Relationship therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab is challenging modern myths about human connection in her new book, "The Balancing Act," arguing that social skills must be learned through practice rather than isola…
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U.S. strike on suspected drug vessel leaves 11 dead in new operation
U.S. military forces killed 11 people Monday during strikes on three suspected drug-smuggling vessels, marking one of the deadliest days in the Trump administration's months-long crackdown on traffickers.…
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New citrus butter recipe adds a burst of flavor to pork and desserts
Chefs are reimagining citrus fruits as complex seasoning agents rather than simple sources of acidity, utilizing their unique balance of bitterness, floral notes, and sweetness.…
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Big Tech accused of greenwashing AI by overstating climate benefits, report says
Tech giants are misleading the public by conflating traditional artificial intelligence with energy-intensive generative AI to claim the technology can help solve the climate crisis, according to a new report.…
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FBI finds gloves, releases suspect description in Savannah Guthrie mother kidnapping
TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have discovered a pair of black gloves that may be linked to her disappearance.…
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New Mexico woman accused of drowning her newborn in a portable toilet
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — A New Mexico woman faces a first-degree felony charge after authorities say she gave birth in a portable toilet and left the newborn to die in the waste tank.…
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From Disneyland to ‘Dilleylandia’: A 9-year-old girl’s story inside US migrant detention
WASHINGTON — A 9-year-old Colombian girl and her mother were detained for nearly four months at a family immigration center in Dilley, Texas, after arriving in the U.S.…
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US Department of Homeland Security shuts down amid budget deadlock in Congress
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, following the expiration of a temporary spending measure.…
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Los Angeles student walkout turns violent as federal employee is attacked
LOS ANGELES – A student walkout in Los Angeles turned violent Friday, with protesters reportedly attacking a federal employee and vandalizing buildings in the downtown area.…