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Still Secret After 30 Years?

An internal C.I.A. report on how the intelligence community decided that “yellow rain” was a chemical weapon should be made public.

A Hmong Generation Finds Its Voice in Writing

As the first generation to grow up with a written language — rather than the traditional spoken word — the members of the Hmong American Writers’ Circle are addressing a new kind of coming of age in America.

Six-Day Funeral for Vang Pao, Hmong Hero

Vang Pao was no plain Hmong elder, and his death last month at age 81 has brought forth no ordinary grief for an uprooted nation of Hmong refugees who regarded him as something near a king.

Vang Pao, Laotian General Who Aided U.S., Dies at 81

Vang Pao was a charismatic Laotian general who commanded a secret army of his mountain people in a long, losing campaign against Communist insurgents.

In Northern Vietnam, a Region of Beauty and Ethnic Traditions

In Vietnam’s far north, Ha Giang province is a region of dazzling slopes, serrated ridges and hanging valleys just opening up to foreign visitors.

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.

LETTER; A Plea to the World Over Hmong Sent Back to Laos

Letter from Morton Abramowitz and George Rupp expresses dismay over forced return of Hmong to Laos from Thailand

Refugees Are Not Bargaining Chips

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

WORLD BRIEFING | ASIA; Thailand: Hmong Sent Back To Laos

Thai soldiers evict more than 4,000 Hmong asylum seekers from holding center and forcibly repatriate them to Laos, where they face retribution

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.

WORLD BRIEFING | ASIA; Thailand: Prime Minister Comments On Mass Deportation of Hmong

Thailand's Prime Min Abhisit Vejjajiva seeks to quiet international concerns about possible expulsion of 4,000 ethnic Hmong to Laos, amid objections by United States officials and human rights groups; Hmong, ethnic minority group grom Laos's rugged mountains, are being held at camp in northern Phetchabun Province; say they fear political persecution in Laos; photo

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.

Local News

Copeland to lose hands and feet due to flesh-eating bacteria

According to Aimee Copeland's father, Andy, doctors had to remove Aimee's hands and her remaining foot during surgery on Friday afternoon. 

Woman chronicles brain tumor diagnosis on YouTube

An Atlanta woman is sharing news of her condition in a series of hilarious and heartbreaking videos on You Tube. 

Wrongful death action filed against Andrea Sneiderman

Steven Sneiderman has filed a wrongful death action in Fulton County Superior Court against Andrea Sneiderman in connection with the death of her husband, Russell "Rusty" Sneiderman.

Ever Been To Inkaholiks? Better Hurry. It's about to be Famous

ATLANTA - A new tattoo parlor, bar, salon trifecta in Midtown is about to be famous.

Cartersville attorney robbed and beaten

A Cartersville attorney was pistol whipped and robbed by two masked suspects in his office Friday morning.

Teens caught on tape stealing candy from church

Two teens are seen stealing Skittles, Coca-Cola and other snacks from a Henry County church. Church officials estimate the pair stole $2000 worth of concession goods.

What's in the water that got Aimee Copeland sick???

Many have asked what was in the Little Tallapoosa River that got Aimee Copeland so sick? We wanted to know too, so we took a sample a got it tested.

Food Truck Park back in business

Some of the most popular food trucks in the city, like the: Banged Up and Mashed, Yumbii, Fish 'N' Chips and the Blaxican truck were lined up and ready to serve after the Howell Mill Food Truck Park was shut down earlier this month. 

Storms leave one homeless, another to pick up the pieces

Hail dumped onto the metro area, late Thursday night. 

Some people said the hail collected, on the ground, like snow. Only a couple of residents, of the area, sustained damage but the ones who did --- have to rebuild from the ground up. 

From hunger to good health

Wholesome Wave Georgia is targeting low-income families and encourages them to shop at farmers markets. The goal is to improve access to fresh, healthy locally grown produce and make it affordable.

Health & Wellness

What's in the water that got Aimee Copeland sick???

Many have asked what was in the Little Tallapoosa River that got Aimee Copeland so sick? We wanted to know too, so we took a sample a got it tested.

From hunger to good health

Wholesome Wave Georgia is targeting low-income families and encourages them to shop at farmers markets. The goal is to improve access to fresh, healthy locally grown produce and make it affordable.

Pay up! Teachers bet on Relay for Life

Three teachers and the principal at Labelle Elementary School made a bet they never thought they'd have to pay. They promised their kids if they could raise $1,000 on their own for Relay for Life, they'd use permanent hair dye to honor cancer survivors.

Autism Walk is personal for 11Alive family

11Alive Kids and Schools reporter Donna Lowry and Chief Meteorologist Mike Francis will emcee this weekend's Autism Walk at Atlantic Station. For Mike's family, it's much more than a good cause.

FDA warns about Z-Pack antibiotics

The Food and drug Administration has issued a warning about the antibiotic Zithromax. It's been prescribed for everything from sinus problems to bronchitis.

Protect yourself from the flesh eating bacteria

Aimee Copeland's fight for life continues to be one of the most common Internet searches in our area. But on Thursday, we noticed a shift. People wanted to know not just about her condition, but also about the illness itself.

Study: 96% of restaurant entrees exceed USDA limits

A whopping 96 percent of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA.

New mom battles flesh-eating bacteria

Lana Kuykendall is a paramedic, so when a rapidly spreading red and black bruise appeared on the back of her leg after giving birth to twins, she knew something was wrong.

US lowers cutoff for lead poisoning in young kids

For the first time in 20 years, U.S. health officials have lowered the threshold for lead poisoning in young children.

Copeland's doctors believe flesh-eating bacteria has stopped spreading

The father of Aimee Copeland, the UWG student who lost her leg last week to a flesh-eating bacteria, spoke to reporters Wednesday afternoon in Augusta.

Business News

Proposed natural gas pipeline would cut through Georgia

A high-volume natural gas pipeline could wind 230 miles from Tennessee through North Alabama and Northwest Georgia to link with a pipeline northeast of Atlanta, reports the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

Homeowners line up for mortgage help

NACA is holding a free mortgage help event at the Georgia World Congress Center Thursday.

Skechers to pay $40M to settle false ad claims

The government wants you to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke's toned tush.

Facebook IPO could mean up to $2.1B for Calif.

Facebook's public stock offering this week is projected to generate between $1.6 billion and $2.1 billion through mid-2013 for California's budget as shareholders cash in their shares.

Douglasville mayor vetoes placing Sunday sales on Nov. ballot

If the mayor has his way, Douglasville residents won't be buying alcohol on Sundays anytime soon.

Source: Top JPMorgan official expected to leave

JPMorgan Chase is expected to accept the resignation of a high-ranking executive soon.

Yahoo CEO reportedly stepping down

Atlanta gets nation's first heart valve center

The Piedmont Heart Institute says they have received a $20 million grant from the Marcus Foundation to establish the nation's first heart valve reference center at Atlanta's Piedmont Hospital.

JPMorgan Chase acknowledges $2B trading loss

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, says it lost $2 billion in the past six weeks in a trading portfolio designed to hedge against risks the company takes with its own money.

Comment period extended for Savannah harbor plans

Interest groups and the general public are getting 15 extra days to submit comments on a $653 million proposal to deepen the Savannah harbor.

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