Topic: Chinatown

New York building collapse follows explosion, injures 12

New York building collapse: Several insect pesticide canisters, so-called 'bug bombs,' were found in an apartment inside the Chinatown location. Four firefighters were among the injured in the New York building collapse.

Editor's Blog The making of Americans

The "melting pot" has been glorified, vilified, and dismissed as obsolete. But both census data and the stories of millions of individual immigrants indicate that the not-always-easy process of assimilation is alive and well.

Premium Rush: A two-wheeled action flick gets 3 stars

Premium Rush is made fun by Michael Shannon's comic performance as a dirty cop in mad pursuit of a bike messenger's cargo.

Stir It Up! Cookbook review: The Asian Grandmothers Cookbook

If you aren't blessed with an Asian grandmother, this cookbook will guide you through the steps to make an authentic Asian dish without having to travel across the globe. 

Family Research Council: Security guard credited for thwarting DC shooting

After being shot in the arm, the security guard helped wrestle the gunman to the floor, thwarting an attack that police fear could have turned deadly.

Feds shut down 26 intercity bus companies for safety violations

The unprecedented motorcoach safety crackdown primarily targeted bus companies operating along the East Coast's I-95, where crashes last spring left several people dead and dozens injured.

Filipinos back government on China dispute, but want more diplomacy

While most Filipinos say that their government should not yield to to Chinese pressure in the South China Sea, others say that Manila could improve its diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue.

Time Warner Cable, MSG reach deal. Linsanity at work?

Time Warner Cable and MSG sports have ended a seven-week blackout of Knicks games for TWC customers. Fan furor over Jeremy Lin – 'Linsanity' – probably played a huge role.

The 50 best movies of all time

From film critics Gail Kinn and Jim Piazza's new book 'The Greatest Movies Ever,' their picks for the 50 greatest films

China's new European trade hub: An Irish town of 18,000

The Irish town of Athlone has approved a project that could bring as many as 400 Chinese businesses to Ireland. With China facing declining growth and Ireland mired in debt, both stand to benefit. 

Change Agent Pierre Dulaine teaches poise, grace, respect – and fun – through Dancing Classrooms

Ballroom dance instructor Pierre Dulaine helps kids from all backgrounds in New York City and around the world gain confidence and other life skills through ballroom dancing.
11/08/2011 09:42 am

Thailand floods: Bangkok flood defenses are holding

Thailand's prime minister expressed cautious optimism Saturday that the flood threat to Bangkok may be receding. But flooding from high tides may still pose a problem for a city just six feet above sea level.
10/29/2011 12:44 pm

Culture Cafe 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ trailer looks excellent

A four minute-long trailer for David Fincher’s ‘The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo’ has premiered online, teasing the film’s sinister mystery plot and impeccable visual style.
09/23/2011 04:27 pm

Who lives in better neighborhood: rich blacks or working-class whites?

Even affluent black and Hispanic households making more than $75,000 a year live in neighborhoods with higher poverty rates than white households earning less than $40,000, a new analysis shows
08/02/2011 11:25 am

Top Picks: Johnny Depp, PBS's 'Masterpiece Mystery!,' Placido Domingo, and more

Johnny Depp's animated comedy 'Rango' comes to DVD, PBS's 'Masterpiece Mystery!' follows an Italian detective, Placido Domingo sings in a very special presentation of Verdi's Rigoletto, and more recommendations.
07/06/2011 04:23 pm

Stir It Up! Chinese lamb with cumin

Whole cumin seeds, jalapeño, red bell peppers, garlic, and onions deliver a lively taste.
04/14/2011 12:36 pm

Reader recommendation: Shanghai Girls

Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
03/25/2011 06:10 am

In Pictures Cherry blossoms

Johnny Depp stars in 'Rango,' as a chameleon: movie review

Animated western 'Rango' stars Johnny Depp, in one of his best roles, as a chameleon.
03/03/2011 07:23 pm

Oscars 2011: How the year's top films reflect the times

Many of this year's top movies portray dark themes or flawed characters. Why one culture watcher says they mirror this moment in history.
02/26/2011 11:39 am

Heart of the City

Nine New York love stories: Can a city be a matchmaker?
02/14/2011 06:05 am

Photos of the Day Photos of the day 11/09

Editorial Board Blog Why Russia covets the Black Sea naval base of Sevastopol

Ukraine recently agreed to extend Russia's naval base lease for its Black Sea Fleet until 2042. One visit to Sevastopol, the port in Ukraine where the fleet is based, and it's immediately clear why Russia would be loathe to ever give up the base.
05/19/2010 02:41 pm

Little Tokyo, Los Angeles: Getting the flavor of the place

Feast your way to a new understanding of Los Angeles' Little Tokyo.
04/21/2010 05:20 pm

Obama’s NYC terror trial switch: Pragmatism or indecisiveness?

The Obama administration says it won’t hold the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and other Al Qaeda suspects in Manhattan after all, mainly because of security costs and community backlash. But to some, it's another political misstep.
01/30/2010 09:52 am