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4.08.2018

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The U.S. Just Quietly Deported The Largest Group Of Cambodians Ever
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent more than 40 Cambodians, many of whom were refugees, back to Cambodia this week -- the largest group ever to be deported from the U.S. to Cambodia.

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The Rules of the Asian Body in America
During a fraught time for healthcare and immigration, author Matthew Salesses's wife has been battling cancer.

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Orientalism Is Alive And Well In American Cinema
The rage directed at critics of Wes Anderson's Isle of Dogs is a reminder of how many people don't want to believe that an homage can also slight the culture it's putting onscreen.

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Former 'Fresh Off the Boat' Writer Explains Why That 'Roseanne' Joke Is So Problematic
In the re-boot of Roseanne, Dan and Roseanne take a swipe at shows like Black-ish and Fresh Off the Boat. Kourtney Kang, a former writer on Fresh Off The Boat, talks about why jokes like that aren't funny.

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'Roseanne': Is the Show Really 'Just Like Us'?
It's hard to tell if the characters in the Roseanne revival are mocking diversity or being ironic, but some of us aren't interested in sticking around to find out.

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This Comedian Shares the Most Relatable (and Hilarious) Posts About Motherhood
Since giving birth to her second child, comedian Ali Wong has shared on Instagram some real gems on how hard being a mom can be, with the semi-ironic hashtag #TheJoyOfMotherhood.

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The Pregnancy Film That Every Republican Needs to See
Writer/directorr Leena Pendharkar writes about how her own pregnancy troubles inspired her new feature film 20 Weeks, which opens in theaters and digitally on April 13.

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Counter Revolution
Melissa Hung's grandparents from China risked everything to start a humble grocery story in an unlikely place -- El Paso, Texas -- and changed their family forever.

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Hamburgers or Dumplings?
Sometimes the fairy tale version of our family history is the one we want to believe.

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For these superfans, the Instant Pot is not just about easier cooking
The 7-in-1 multicooker that has thousands of devotees in online community groups has also been a tool for some home cooks to connect with the cuisines of their heritage.

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A Chef Told Gordon Ramsay He Couldn’t Cook Pad Thai And It's So Satisfying
"This is not pad thai at all."

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Sandra Oh's Been Waiting 30 Years for a Show Like Killing Eve
The actress opens up about the thrilling new BBC America series Killing Eve, her post-Grey's Anatomy career, and her thoughts on Ellen Pompeo's heroic salary negotiations.

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Mary H.K. Choi Wanted to Write a Book in Which 'High-Key Nothing Happens'
Mary H.K. Choi says that "nothing happens" in her new book, Emergency Contact, but a lot does -- including conversations about sexual assault, communication, and what it means to be someone's emergency contact.

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The Longest Walk
Arla Shephard Bull on her trip to visit her mother's side of the family in the Philippines.