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The Smashing Pumpkins recently announced Kiki Wong as their new guitarist after a rigorous nationwide search. Key points:

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Figure skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi has been honored with a Barbie doll in her likeness by toy maker Mattel. Key points:

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The City of San Pablo, California, has appointed Brian Bubar, a 21-year veteran, as its first-ever Asian American police chief. Key points:

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Viet Thanh Nguyen, the author of 2015 novel “The Sympathizer,” has responded to critics who targeted certain aspects of his work, including realism...

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Roman Gabriel, the groundbreaking former football star who made history as the first Filipino American quarterback in the NFL, has died at 83. Key points:

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A stage musical adaption of “Crazy Rich Asians” is in development from director Jon M. Chu, who will make his Broadway directorial debut with the producti...

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Truong Thao Vy, also known as Kaylynne Truong, has made history by becoming the first-ever Vietnamese athlete to play in the Women’s National Basketball A...

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Jeremy Lin achieved his basketball dream with the help of his mother, Shirley, who used her life savings to support him for two years while he pursued his passi...

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Nurse BokHee, the longest-lasting supporting character on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is played by Kathy C. An, a real-life medical professional.  Key points:

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Actor Henry Golding expressed skepticism regarding a potential sequel to the 2018 romance comedy film “Crazy Rich Asians.” Key points:

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