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Vietnam's Bilingual Experiment

The country’s bilingual education programs for minority students could help close some socioeconomic gaps.

Lia Lee Dies; Life Went On Around Her, Redefining Care

The story of Lia Lee, the severely brain-damaged daughter of Hmong refugees, inspired a book that affected the way American medicine is practiced across cultures.

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.

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.

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.

Vietnam: Hmong Protest Quashed

Security forces quashed a rare protest of hundreds of ethnic Hmong calling for an independent state, officials said Thursday.

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.

Local News

Photos of flooding and storm damage

Severe storms slammed metro Atlanta Sunday morning, washing out roads and knocking down trees. Upload your photos here or send them to photos@11alive.com

Man found dead at Atlanta airport

A man died of a heart attack at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Sunday.

President Obama speaks at Morehouse

President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at Morehouse College Sunday.

Boil water advisory in Flowery Branch; emergency declared

A ruptured water main has caused a boil water advisory to go into effect in south Hall County. The mayor of Flowery Branch declared a state of emergency Sunday evening.

Weekend storms result in flooding, mudslide

Heavy rain throughout much of metro Atlanta resulted in flooding Sunday morning. Several roads around the metro are blocked and should be avoided.

NBC Nightly News to be aired on myATL

NBC Nightly News will be shown on myATLtv instead of 11Alive at 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning ends

Most of Georgia is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7 p.m., but all Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have ended.

Two dogs attack Douglas County family

A father and two of his children were taken to area hospitals on Saturday following an attack by a boxer and Boston Terrier.

Boston bombing suspect has many defenders

A small but vocal chorus of young people are filling social-media sites with claims that Dzhokhar Tsarnaev is innocent.

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Fla.

One winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Health & Wellness

Investigation uncovers formaldehyde in baby clothing

A nine-month investigation was recently carried out by 11Alive's sister station KARE 11, which uncovered levels of formaldehyde in several items of baby clothing.

Fayette County calls in outside help over foul water problem

Fayette County residents face a third week of odorous tap water as officials try to figure out how to get rid of the problem.

One more reason not to drink the swimming pool water

A new study found telltale signs of feces in more than half of pools sampled in Atlanta last summer.  But there were no illnesses.

Top health issues for men

Dr. Steven Lamm, director of men's health at NYU Medical Center, gave 11Alive some of the top tips for staying healthy.

Piedmont Newnan family named March of Dimes Ambassadors

Newnan residents Justin and Cati Rhodes were March of Dimes Ambassadors for the Coweta County March for Babies walk on Saturday, May 11 at Carl Miller Park.

Sisters to undergo double mastectomies

Two Atlanta sisters tested positive for the same gene as Angelina Jolie and decided to have preventive double mastectomies.

Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

Angelina Jolie says she's had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that makes it extremely likely she'll get breast cancer.

Answers to Your Breast Cancer Genetics Testing Questions

 If you're shaking your head with questions about genetics testing, the Help Desk has the information you need. The BRCA gene is the defining factor in the breast cancer gene screening.

NTSB: Lower the blood alcohol level for drunk driving to .05

The National Transportation Safety Board voted to recommend to states that they lower the blood-alcohol content that constitutes drunk driving.

Monday is last day for morning-after pill appeal

Lawyers are running out of time to file an appeal that could delay the sale of the morning-after pill to all women without a prescription.

Business News

Airlines rake in billions in extra fees

For the Nation's airlines its good news, but for airline passengers it means shelling out more and more money. Its fees for just about everything but the ticket itself. 

Delta bags $865.9 million in baggage fees in 2012

Delta Air Lines brought in $865.9 million in baggage fees and another $778.4 million in ticket-change fees last year.

Hooters offers Mom free food on Mother's Day

Atlanta-based Hooters may have finally figured out a way to lure Mom in the door: Give her free food. For one day, at least.

Foreclosures drop in Georgia

Georgia's year-over-year foreclosure rate plunged in April, matching a national trend, RealtyTrac reported Thursday.

Oreck Corp. files for bankruptcy protection

Oreck Corp., the Nashville-based manufacturer of upright vacuums and cleaning products, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and could reach an agreement to sell its assets in a matter of days, according to court filings.

Coke plans major expansion of Fla. orange groves

The Coca-Cola Co. says it will invest $2 billion to support the planting of 25,000 acres of new orange groves in Florida.

Study: People with shorter names earn more

Career website TheLadders.com says the names mothers choose for their children dictate future success in the workplace.

GM recalls 38,197 cars for battery control defect

General Motors Co. is recalling 38,197 Chevrolet Malibu Eco, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal sedans in the U.S. because a defective battery control module could stall the engine or cause a fire.

Buffett says buy stocks, bonds are 'terrible' investment

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he doesn't like owning bonds right now, and he doesn't think average investors should either.

Dow breaks 15,000 mark on stock surges

A big gain in the job market is lifting the stock market to a record high.

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