By CLAIRE RUSH and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — An immigrant from Laos who has been battling cancer won an enormous $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon earlier this month. But Cheng "Charlie" Saephan's luck hasn't just changed his life — it's also drawn attention to Iu Mien, a southeast Asian ethnic group with origins in China, many of whose members … [Read more...] about A massive Powerball win draws attention to a little-known immigrant culture in the US
‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a report last week that documented the first instances of HIV transmissions contracted through unsterile injections used while receiving "vampire facials," cosmetic procedures involving microneedling. Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting the services at an unlicensed medical … [Read more...] about ‘Vampire facials’ were linked to cases of HIV. Here’s what to know about the beauty treatment
Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
By GRAHAM LEE BREWER Associated Press SULPHUR, Okla. (AP) — Small towns in Oklahoma are beginning a long cleanup after tornadoes flattened home and buildings and killed at least four people, including an infant. The damage Monday was extensive in the community of Sulphur. A tornado late Saturday crumpled many downtown buildings and sheared the roofs off houses across a … [Read more...] about Oklahoma towns hard hit by tornadoes begin long cleanup after 4 killed in weekend storms
Family of a Black teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell files lawsuit against homeowner
By HANNAH FINGERHUT Associated Press The family of a Black teenager by a white homeowner when he mistakenly went to the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, address has filed a lawsuit. The family's attorney says Monday the lawsuit was an attempt to pursue justice from the "driver's seat" and put pressure on the criminal trial scheduled for later this year. The complaint was filed … [Read more...] about Family of a Black teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell files lawsuit against homeowner
A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They’re among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AP) — Richelle Dietz is a mother of two and wife of a U.S. Navy officer living on a Hawaii military base who often thinks about water. The family has been using bottled water for drinking, cooking and brushing teeth ever since 2021, when leaking jet fuel infiltrated the water system on their … [Read more...] about A Hawaii military family avoids tap water at home. They’re among those suing over 2021 jet fuel leak