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LAPD takes aim at wave of Asian ‘maternity tourists’
Six pregnant Asian-looking women cross the road. Two others cross in the opposite direction. In a nearby store, about 10 compare baby clothing. Something is happening in the suburbs of Los Angeles. Nearby, a string of so-called “maternity hotels,” where Asian women — often Chinese and Taiwanese — come to…
Yiddish newspaper gives ‘dying’ language new life
It’ll be computer scrolling, not ancient scrolls, for Jewish culture lovers when the world’s most famous Yiddish newspaper relaunches its website Monday in a bid to stave off extinction. Forverts, founded in 1897 when Yiddish-speaking Jews from Eastern Europe were pouring into America, has been shrinking relentlessly in recent decades…
U.S. welcomes Japanese lifting restrictions on American beef
The United States on Monday welcomed news that Japan has eased restrictions on beef imposed due to concerns over mad cow disease, easing a decade-long row between the allies. US officials said that Japan — formerly the largest buyer of US beef — had agreed to allow the import of…
Scientists resume controversial mutant bird flu research
Scientists who created a mutant bird flu virus said Wednesday they will resume the controversial research after taking a 12-month break to allay fears of the bug escaping the lab or falling into terrorist hands. Citing a “public health responsibility” to continue the work, the teams said research will resume…
U.S. charges Eastern European cyber thieves with stealing banking data from NASA, others
US law enforcement on Wednesday announced charges against three alleged East European cyber thieves accused of stealing banking information from computers across Europe and the United States, including at the space agency NASA. The “alleged international cyber criminals (were) responsible for creating and distributing a computer virus that infected over…
Obama condemns ‘perpetual war’ during inaugural address
President Barack Obama on Monday vowed to renew “strong alliances” around the world, saying that the United States was committed to finding security without “perpetual war.” “America will remain the anchor of strong alliances in every corner of the globe,” Obama said from the Capitol steps as he was inaugurated…
Gingrich: Obama ‘potentially’ allowing Syria’s ‘virus’ to infect the U.S.
Former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich says that President Barack Obama’s policies are allowing a “worldwide virus” of terrorism from places like North Africa and Syria to destabilize the planet and “potentially” infect Europe and the United States. Gingrich on Sunday told CNN’s Candy Crowley that a recent hostage crisis…
US played ‘limited’ role in botched French rescue bid
The United States said Sunday it played a limited support role in France’s botched bid to rescue a kidnapped secret agent in Somalia. “United States forces provided limited technical support to the French forces in that operation, but took no direct part in the assault on the compound where it…
Massive flu outbreak claims lives of 18 children
The United States was in the grip Thursday of a deadly influenza outbreak that has hit harder and earlier than in previous years, and has claimed the lives of at least 18 children. “It looks like the worst year we had since 2003-2004,” said Anthony Fauci, director of the National…
U.S. diplomacy goes virtual with youth video game
The United States expanded its e-diplomacy efforts Wednesday with the launch of a video game aimed at helping young people get a better understanding of American language and culture. The game “Trace Effects,” allows players to follow a university student named Trace, from the year 2045, who has accidentally traveled…
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