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Mindy Kaling reveals she welcomed a baby girl earlier this year

In a surprise Instagram post, Kaling announced the birth of her third child, Anne.
Mindy Kaling on NBC's "TODAY" Show
Mindy Kaling on NBC's "TODAY" Show

Seattle police officer fired for off-duty racist comments

The termination stemmed from an altercation with his neighbor over the disposal of dog bones at the condominium complex where they lived in suburban Seattle.
A Seattle police car is parked on the street
A Seattle police car is parked on the street

Man who stabbed woman to death in Chinatown apartment pleads guilty to murder

New York’s Asian American community feared the murder was part of a wave of anti-Asian violence during the Covid pandemic, but the suspect wasn't ultimately charged with a hate crime.
A person holds a photo of Christina Yuna Lee as people gather for a rally protesting violence against Asian-Americans in Chinatown, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 2022.
A person holds a photo of Christina Yuna Lee as people gather for a rally protesting violence against Asian-Americans in Chinatown, N.Y., on Feb. 14, 2022.

San Francisco makes Vietnamese an official language

After San Francisco’s Language Access Ordinance was amended, Vietnamese meets the population requirement to be one of the city’s official languages.
California Cuts Access To Parks And Beaches
California Cuts Access To Parks And Beaches

Biden immigration action is a sigh of relief for mixed status families — and a key political move

Some see the "life-changing" executive actions giving undocumented spouses and college graduates a path to legal status as a "big deal" that can also mobilize voters, including Latinos.
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Keep Families Together."
A demonstrator holds a sign that reads "Keep Families Together."

Texas woman convicted of hate crimes for racist assault on Asian American women

Esmeralda Upton was convicted of hate crime charges after a 2022 altercation in which she made racist comments and attempted to hit the women.
Texas woman arrested for racist rant and attack against Indian-American women.
Texas woman arrested for racist rant and attack against Indian-American women.

DACA at 12 is on life support and already leaving out many young immigrants

Over a decade of Republican lawsuits to end the Obama-era program, which has halted new applications, has shut down the program to a generation of undocumented youth.
Students and supporters rally in support of DACA recipients on Nov. 12, 2019 in Los Angeles.
Students and supporters rally in support of DACA recipients on Nov. 12, 2019 in Los Angeles.

USA's biggest cricket star kept his full-time tech job while leading his team to triumphs

Saurabh Netravalkar, 32, is gaining global recognition for his performances against the Indian and Pakistani national teams.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.
USA's Saurabh Netravalkar celebrates dismissing India's Virat Kohli.

N.Y. sushi restaurant owner out of coma after dine-and-dash attack over $425 bill

An altercation with a customer in Albany who allegedly tried to ditch a bill almost killed chef Su Wen. A suspect has been charged with a hate crime.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.
Screengrab of surveillance footage.

Disney finds its next 'Moana' for live-action adaptation also starring Dwayne Johnson

"I’m honored to have an opportunity to celebrate Samoa and all Pacific Island peoples, and to represent young girls who look like me," said 17-year-old Catherine Laga'aia.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.
A split composite of Catherine Laga’aia and Moana.

Samyang ramen noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy

While Samyang fans have made the instant ramen internet famous, Denmark says the noodle products could poison consumers.
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background
Buldak 2x Spicy ramen noodles on a yellow background

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