Arts Oct 21 ‘Momentous’: Actor Anna May Wong to be first Asian American on U.S. currency More than 60 years after Anna May Wong became the first Asian American woman to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the pioneering actor has coined another first, quite literally.
Health Sep 27 Arizona abortion clinics send women to nearby states Women seeking abortions across Arizona were forced to find alternatives beyond the state's borders after a court ruling last week cleared the way for prosecutors to charge doctors and others who help a woman end a pregnancy unless her life…
Nation Aug 23 ACLU sues Arizona over law limiting filming of police A controversial Arizona law restricting how the public can film police is facing its first legal challenge with a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union.
Nation Jul 08 Arizona bans filming within 8 feet of police officers Civil rights and media groups say the law is unconstitutional and simply cannot be applied in real-world scenarios. The bill's advocates say the law allows for filming while keeping everyone safe.
Nation May 29 U.S. schools increase security following Uvalde mass shooting For some families and educators it all has added to uneasiness in the wake of the deadliest school shooting since the 2012 attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Health May 27 Infant formula shortage highlights racial disparities A massive safety recall and supply disruptions have swept many leading formula brands off store shelves. Many parents are having problems finding formula, but some experts point out systemic inequities contribute to lower rates of breastfeeding among Black and Hispanic…
Arts Apr 20 Often invisible, Michelle Yeoh shines spotlight on Asian immigrant women with ‘Everything’ At 59, Michelle Yeoh commands the lead of the genre-twisting "Everything Everywhere All At Once" by playing someone often invisible — the Asian immigrant wife and mother trying to be everything for everyone.
Nation Jan 15 King family rally in Arizona for voting bills for MLK Day As the nation prepares to mark the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., some members of his family are spending it in conservative-leaning Arizona to mobilize support for languishing federal voting rights legislation.
Nation Jan 08 Omicron explosion spurs nationwide breakdown of services First responders, hospitals, schools and government agencies have employed an all-hands-on-deck approach to keep the public safe, but they are worried how much longer they can keep it up.
Arts Nov 15 ‘Sesame Street’ debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the "Sesame Street" canon.