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15d ago

Long hair and hot dogs: Meet the Japanese baseball stars making their mark on the Cubs

Shota Imanaga, also known as the "Throwing Philosopher," told NBC News that his teammates compliment his "beautiful hair" but his mom and friends think it's time for a trim.
Shota Imanaga pitching.
Shota Imanaga pitching.

Japanese village that built California's fishing industry could become container storage

Residents are fighting to preserve Terminal Island, a historic Japanese fishing village with only two remaining buildings.
Japanese fishermen played an instrumental part in developing Southern California’s tuna fishing industry.
Japanese fishermen played an instrumental part in developing Southern California’s tuna fishing industry.
16d ago

Immigration

Immigration

ICE releases health worker arrested at airport despite living in the U.S. legally for 50 years

Lewelyn Dixon had been arrested at the Seattle airport after a trip to her native Philippines in late February. She was released from ICE custody after three months.
Lewelyn Dixon
Lewelyn Dixon

At 71, Jackie Chan still does all his own stunts

"People definitely don’t like to see Jackie Chan with CGI, of course,” Chan said. He was also excited that the new film features the first-ever Asian American Karate Kid.
From left, Ben Wang, Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in "Karate Kid: Legends."
From left, Ben Wang, Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in "Karate Kid: Legends."

After Rubio seeks to revoke their visas, Chinese students say U.S. resembles the country they left

“In China, the government can control education, high schools, colleges, universities. We thought that the USA could be different," one student said.
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
17d ago

From Harvard to Wichita State, colleges cancel special ceremonies for graduates from marginalized backgrounds

Affinity graduations recognize the range “of challenges and obstacles" that students from minority backgrounds face as they work toward their degrees, said one professor.
The Eliot House building
The Eliot House building

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from revoking international students' legal status

The order prevents students from being arrested, detained or transported based on their legal status until their case is resolved.
Students protest outside holding signs
Students protest outside holding signs

Deported immigrants, mostly Asian and Latino, will be in Djibouti for 2 weeks, White House says

Press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed a deportation flight linked to South Sudan on a judge who ruled that the administration had violated a court order.
Djibouti city
Djibouti city

Judge says Trump administration violated court order with deportation flight linked to South Sudan

Eight people from Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, Cuba, Mexico and South Sudan were on a flight reportedly intended for South Sudan this week.
A United States Air Force Boeing C-17 used for deportation flights
A United States Air Force Boeing C-17 used for deportation flights
26d ago

Immigration

Immigration

Trump order removes truck drivers who don't speak sufficient English

The Trump administration restored a penalty of taking truck drivers with limited English out of service, raising concerns over a shortage of drivers and discrimination.
Tractor trailers on Interstate 40 outside of Little Rock, Ark., on April 3, 2025.
Tractor trailers on Interstate 40 outside of Little Rock, Ark., on April 3, 2025.

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