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Chef Aaron Verzosa poses for a portrait while demonstrating plating Tailor Made, a course in which diners disclose their hunger level from five to one, at Filipino American restaurant Archipelago, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in Seattle. Verzosa is nominated for a 2023 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific category. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

June 1, 2023 at 6:00 am

Filipino American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods VIEW

Three Filipino restaurants in the U.S., including Seattle, are among the nominees at this year's James Beard Awards, the culinary world's equivalent of the Oscars.

May 25, 2023 at 10:44 pm

Members of polygamous group arraigned in court on child sex abuse charges

Members of a small polygamous group accused of child sex abuse of underage girls whom the group’s leader claimed as brides have been arraigned in...

May 25, 2023 at 4:04 am

After a year of long overdue Hollywood love, actor James Hong is still having his moment VIEW

Look at James Hong, you will likely see the busiest 90-something in show biz.

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May 23, 2023 at 8:00 am

From Xerox to TV box, long awaited adaptation of ‘American Born Chinese’ book hits Disney+ VIEW

After 17 years, cartoonist Gene Luen Yang is seeing his American dream come true.

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Jasmine Cho works on a cookie portrait of Filipina mambabatok tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od in Pittsburgh, Pa., Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Cho, a Korean American self-described “cookie activist,” has gained fans over the last several years for her finely detailed cookie mugs of famous and forgotten figures. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) NYCL115 NYCL115

May 22, 2023 at 9:06 am

Championing famous and forgotten Asian Americans, this artist uses cookies as her canvas VIEW

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, but artist and baker Jasmine Cho brings attention to AAPIs every month.

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May 18, 2023 at 11:41 am

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race ends for 2nd day VIEW

The trial over Kari Lake's challenge to her defeat in the Arizona governor's race will go for a third day.

May 17, 2023 at 2:31 pm

Trial over Kari Lake’s last challenge to loss in Arizona governor’s race wraps up 1st day

Attorneys for Kari Lake, the 2022 Republican candidate for Arizona governor, say Maricopa County has a “failed process” for verifying thousands of ballot signatures.

This image released by Mattel shows a Barbie doll in the image of Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong, part of their Inspiring Women Series. The doll is dressed in a frock inspired by Wong’s appearance in the 1934 movie “Limehouse Blues,” a red gown with a shiny golden dragon design and cape. (Jason Tidwell/Mattel via AP) NYET103 NYET103

May 1, 2023 at 7:15 am

Barbie unveils Anna May Wong doll for AAPI Heritage Month VIEW

Asian American Hollywood trailblazer Anna May Wong has received another accolade affirming her icon status — her own Barbie.

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April 18, 2023 at 2:16 pm

Transgender girls go to court over Arizona school sports ban

The parents of two transgender girls in Arizona have filed a lawsuit challenging a year-old state law banning their daughters from participating in school sports.

April 6, 2023 at 6:14 pm

Tribe, US officials reach deal to save Colorado River water VIEW

A Native American tribe in Arizona has reached a deal with the U.S. government not to use some of its Colorado River water rights in...