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For Hmong Hunters, a Guiding Voice in Their New Home

A radio host translates California’s wildlife regulations for fellow Hmong immigrants, bridging the gap between tradition and law.

Refugees Are Not Bargaining Chips

The spate of refugee returns in Asia has the urgency of an epidemic that needs to be contained.

Thailand Begins Repatriation of Hmong to Laos

Armed with riot shields and batons, the Thai military began early Monday to forcibly return 4,000 asylum seekers to Laos.

A Doctor for Disease, a Shaman for the Soul

A California hospital’s attempts to cater to its immigrant patients resulted in a policy allowing for Hmong shamans to practice within their walls.

U.S. Drops Case Against Exiled Hmong Leader

Gen. Vang Pao had been accused of plotting to overthrow the Communist government in his native Laos.

In Afghanistan, Less Can Be More

The counterinsurgency lessons that the C.I.A.’s Bill Lair imparted in the 1960s are relevant today: Keep your footprint small.

From a Hinterland, Hmong Forge a Home

Since arriving more than 30 years ago, Hmong refugees have thrived in Cacao, French Guiana, a former prison colony in South America.

Letters

Matt Bai's May 18 article on Sen John McCain candidacy for president prompts letters from Sean Pollock, Maureen Dolan Rosen, Owen Stanley Survan, Donna Panzarino and Dennis Hall; photo; Peggy Orenstein's May 18 article on Sen Hillary Rodham Clinton's candidacy prompts letters from Adrienna Huffman, Paula Perrone and Gordon Hutchinson; Chia Youyee Vang and Louisa Schein letters comment on Tim Weiner's May 11 on Gen Vang Pao, Hmong general who fought for US in Laos

Gen. Vang Pao’s Last War

The U.S. government relied on Vang Pao and his Hmong soldiers to battle Communism in the jungles of Laos. Why is the Justice Department now calling him a terrorist?

LETTERS; In the Jungles of Laos, the Aftermath of an Old War

Assoc Prof John Duffy letter, prompted by Dec 17 article on Hmong fighters hired by CIA during Vietnam War, says least US can do for Hmong still suffering after-effects of war is to offer them refuge in America; Eileen Staskunas letter agrees

Old U.S. Allies, Still Hiding in Laos

Thousands of jungle warriors hired by the C.I.A. during the Vietnam War live in fear of the Laotian government.

NATIONAL BRIEFING | MIDWEST; Wisconsin: Sentence In Hunter's Killing

James Nichols, white man convicted in Wisconsin of killing Hmong hunter Cha Vang as they both stalked squirrels in woods, is sentenced to 69 years in prison; killing rekindled racial tensions where Hmong dear hunter killed six white hunters three years ago

NATIONAL BRIEFING | MIDWEST; Wisconsin: Man Accused In Killing Hated Hmongs, Boss Says

Boss of James Nichols, accused of shooting and stabbing Cha Vang after getting into dispute while hunting, testifies that Nichols told him that he 'hated' Hmongs two months prior to murder; Vang's death rekindled racial tensions in northern Wisconson, where Hmong dear hunter killed six white hunters three years ago; photo

NATIONAL BRIEFING | WEST | California: Hmong Leader Free On Bail

Vang Pao, former Laotian general accused of being ringleader in plot to overthrow communist government of Laos, is freed on bail in Sacramento, Calif; he is a leader of Hmongs in US

Arrest Uncovers Divide in Hmong-Americans

Many older Hmong-Americans were shocked by the arrest of Vang Pao, who was accused of conspiring to overthrow the government in Laos, because they felt American prosecutors were turning their backs on a war hero.

Local News

WWII Women Pilots Finally Honored

Congress is awarding the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor, to members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, a civilian branch of the Army Air Force. Fewer than 300 of the 1,100 survive.

Jackets Prep For Heels In Greensboro

In two of Georgia Tech's three ACC tournament championships, the Yellow Jackets beat North Carolina in the final.

Heavy Rains, Flood Watch For Metro Atlanta

The Flood Watch remains in effect for portions of north Georgia - including Metro Atlanta - through Thursday morning. || 11Alive Weather

Atlanta Unemployment Jumps to 10.8 Percent

Metro Atlanta's unemployment rate climbed .7 percent in January, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

Judge Dismisses Claims In King Sibling Dispute

A Georgia judge has dismissed most of the remaining legal claims in a dispute between the children of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., months after the siblings reached a settlement.

Hustler Denied Access To Murdered Hiker's Photos

A DeKalb County judge barred state authorities from releasing the crime scene and autopsy photos of a 24-year-old University of Georgia graduate who was slain while hiking.

Marion Jones Joins WNBA's Tulsa Shock

Former sprinter Marion Jones signed with the WNBA's Tulsa Shock on Wednesday, hoping to launch a new career after losing five Olympic medals for using steroids and doing jail time for lying to federal prosecutors.

The Evolution of Flight

Inside an old church in Grant Park you can watch the evolution of flight. Like baby chicks, Atlanta school kids start the D'AIR aerial dance program too scared and too weak to fly. Soon, they learn you can't fly if you're afraid to fall.

Road Crew Paves Around Utility Poles

Drivers have kept a close eye on the progress of construction on a popular shortcut in west Knoxville. Right now the sight of Old Weisgarber Road paints a strange picture.

Ralph Reed Won't Run For Congress

Former Christian Coalition head Ralph Reed says that after much thought and prayer he has decided not to run for Congress in Georgia.

Health & Wellness

2 Varieties Of Pringles Recalled On Salmonella Fears

Procter & Gamble Co. has recalled two versions of Pringles chips because of concerns about potential Salmonella exposure.

Researchers: AIDS Virus Can Hide in Bone Marrow

The virus that causes AIDS can hide in the bone marrow, avoiding drugs and later awakening to cause illness, according to new research that could point the way toward better treatments for the disease.

Publix Recalls Seasonings Due To Possible Salmonella

Publix Super Markets, which has more than 1,000 stores in five Southern states, has voluntarily recalled four kinds of seasoning mixes that may possibly be contaminated with salmonella.

Not Enough Sleep? What Role Race Plays

All Americans are struggling to get more snooze time, but a new report shows that race and cultural differences play a role in sleep-related habits. | Poll: How much sleep do you get?

State Targets Teen Meth Abuse

More than one in three Georgia teens see little to no risk in trying methamphetamine, according to the Georgia Meth Project, and one in five report that meth is easy to get. State officials are launching a new multimedia campaign to curb that.

Senators: Lift Lifetime Ban On Blood Donation By Gay Men

The time has come to change a policy that imposes a lifetime ban on donating blood for any man who has had gay sex since 1977, 18 senators said Thursday.

Ingredient Used in Many Processed Foods Recalled

A wide range of processed foods -- including soups, snack foods, dips and dressings -- is being recalled after salmonella was discovered in a flavor-enhancing ingredient.