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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.

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.

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

Local News

Deal Releases Income Tax Summaries

Nathan Deal releases tax information and is criticized for holding back key details.

Braves Fall to Florida, 6-1

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Logan Morrison tripled twice, scored two times and drove in a run in support of ...

Suspicious Men Trolling Neighorhoods In Norcross

Norcross Police are warning residents to be aware of two suspicious individuals who may be casing neighborhoods for criminal opportunities.

Police Look for Missing Woman

The Atlanta Police Department is looking for a missing 20-year-old woman who came to Atlanta by bus.

Roethlisberger Suspension Reduced to 4 Games

Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Are We on the Verge of Home Depot Park at Sweetwater Creek?

Facing deep budget cuts and layoffs, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking corporate sponsorships to help run state parks and historical sites.

World's Oldest Beer Found

First there was the discovery of dozens of bottles of 200-year-old champagne, but now salvage divers have recovered what they believe to be the world's oldest beer, taking advertisers' notion of 'drinkability' to another level.

Are Your Kids' Backpacks Too Heavy?

Some students feel like the weight of the world is on their shoulders. Doctors say parents should make sure that that pressure isn't coming from their kids' backpacks.

Smoking Kid Kicks the Habit

The terrible twos are turning out to be all right for the Indonesian toddler who used to chain smoke. A psychologist says after rehab, the boy would rather play or draw.

Atlanta Braces for Big Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day Weekend has become one of Atlanta's busiest holidays. Several big events will bring in thousands of visitors and more than $60 million.

Health & Wellness

Heat May Affect Your Mail Order Meds

Are you inadvertantly putting your health and well-being at risk?  You just might be if you aren't careful about prescription drugs that are mailed to your home.

Prescription Drug Use on the Rise

Americans are using more prescription drugs than ever before. New data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of folks using five or more prescription drugs jumped 70 percent.

Research at Georgia Tech, Emory May Make Flu Shots Easier

Georgia researchers are hoping that one day, getting a flu vaccine will be as pain-free as wearing a Band-Aid.

Questions Loom Over Drug Given To Sleepless Vets

Some military families are calling on Congress to investigate several deaths of soldiers and veterans who were taking a potent anti-pyschotic called Seroquel.

Study: More Omega-3 Fats Didn't Aid Heart Patients

Dutch researchers report heart attack survivors who are already getting good care don't benefit from eating more heart-healthy omega-3 fats.

Piercing Tongues To Achieve Self Sufficiency

Georgia Tech researchers are working on a system that would allow a severely handicapped person to be mostly self-sufficient by using the tongue.

Teens with Eating Disorders Find Unhealthy Food for Thought Online

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, and research shows that more teenagers are finding negative support online.

Cage Free Doesn't Mean Salmonella Free

Cage-free and organic eggs suggest healthier, more humane conditions for chickens, but that's not always true, and the eggs aren't necesarily any safer for consumers.

Church Says It Is 'Too Fat'; Goes On Diet

It might take a village to raise a child, but in Stone Mountain, it takes a congregation to drop a lot of weight.

Try It Review: Shake N Take

The Shake N Take Sports Bottle Blender claims it can make a tasty, healthy smoothie or shake instantly to get you on your way. We asked an active retiree to try it and review it.

Business News

Coca Cola Enterprises HQ to Stay in Atlanta

Even though Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. is moving its business to Europe, the bottling company's new headquarters and Metro Atlanta employees will get to stay here.

Decatur-based Paste Magazine Goes Online Only

Paste Magazine on Wednesday ended its run in print, opting to go forward as an online-only magazine.

GSU Simplifies Calculating Health Care Credits

Georgia State University researchers have created an online calculator for small businesses interested in whether they qualify for tax credits under the new federal health care law.

American Shingle and Siding

Thousands of homeowners have been left in the lurch by an Atlanta based roofing company.

Wicked Laser is Dangerous

Stars Wars has come alive. Or at least that's what appears to be happening. A company out of Hong Kong is marketing what it calls "the most dangerous laser ever created" and it looks very much like the lightsaber that Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader made famous.

Boeing's Dreamliner to Be Delayed Again

Boeing will once again delay the first delivery of its hot-selling, but problem-plagued 787 Dreamliner. The company says it has problems with a new engine from Rolls Royce, one of two engine makers involved in the project.

Northwest Airlines Union Sues Delta

The union for Northwest Airlines flight attendants is suing Delta Air Lines Incorporated, saying their new managers are breaking their contract.

No Rezoning Requests, But Cherokee County Economy Showing Signs of Recovery

Just a few years ago, many were complaining that development was out of hand in Cherokee County.