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Korean adoptees say they were 'commodified' and governments ignored fraud, investigation finds

Many adoptees have discovered that their adoption paperwork was untrue, and their quest for accountability now has spread far beyond South Korea’s borders to the countries that claimed them.
Image: Yooree Kim
Image: Yooree Kim

Harris leads Trump by almost 40 points among Asian American voters, a new poll shows

The poll also showed that while Harris’ race has factored heavily in discussions this election cycle, Asian American voters said her identity as a woman is more important. 
Kamala Harris poses for photos with supporters
Kamala Harris poses for photos with supporters

Adoption fraud was widespread for many South Koreans adopted into Western countries, AP finds

Children were kidnapped off the streets. Parents claim they were told their newborns were dead or very sick, only to have them shipped away. Documents were fabricated.
 Han Tae-soon stands for a portrait at her home in Anyang, South Korea, on June 1
 Han Tae-soon stands for a portrait at her home in Anyang, South Korea, on June 1
8d ago

Censorship reports show a mixed picture on U.S. book challenges

In observance of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman
Syndication: Austin American-Statesman

Olivia Rodrigo made her ticket prices lower for her show in the Philippines, and fans are thrilled

The singer, who is Filipina American, is igniting thousands of fans in Manila, who might get to see her for one standard, low price ticket.
Olivia Rodrigo performs
Olivia Rodrigo performs

Indiana woman faces up to 6 years in prison after repeatedly stabbing Asian American student on bus

The plea comes after Billie Davis repeatedly stabbed the student in the head on a bus, later telling law enforcement that she did it so that there would be “one less enemy.”
Indiana University sign
Indiana University sign

Japan's first same-sex reality show, 'The Boyfriend,' hopes to normalize LGBTQ romance in the country

The untroubled July arrival of the Netflix dating reality show may be another sign that normalization of queerness in Japan is on the way.
Boyfriend Netflix
Boyfriend Netflix
12d ago

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani becomes first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season

The Japanese star has 51 stolen bases and 51 home runs on the season.
Image: Los Angeles Dodgers v Miami Marlins Shohei Ohtani
Image: Los Angeles Dodgers v Miami Marlins Shohei Ohtani

Harris targets Asian American voters with ad about her mother

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign highlights her mom, an Indian immigrant and cancer researcher who fought for civil rights.
Kamala Harris with her mother Shyamala Harri
Kamala Harris with her mother Shyamala Harri

Connie Chung talks facing doubt and being the only Asian American woman in the room

“I decided I’d be a guy,” Chung said. “I would have bravado, I’d have moxie, I had a bad, sassy mouth.”
Connie Chung smiles during an interview.
Connie Chung smiles during an interview.

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'Bachelorette' Jenn Tran gets support from an unlikely source — a runner-up contestant

Tran, the first Asian American star of the reality show, said that the love she's received from fans of color has been “healing.”  
Jenn Tran sits and smiles for a portrait
Jenn Tran sits and smiles for a portrait

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