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The actress who rose to fame in Hong Kong action films and gained international attention as a "Bond girl" is a frontrunner for an Oscar nomination for her performance in the trippy multiverse action-comedy.
Actress Michelle Yeoh, who rose to fame in Hong Kong action films and gained international attention as a "Bond girl," is a frontrunner for an Oscar nomination for her performance in the trippy "Everything Everywhere All at Once." She talked with correspondent Seth Doane about her performance in the multi-layered role, and what it means for her to be riding high on a career wave at age 60.
In a constant struggle between his American and Taiwanese backgrounds as a child, award-winning writer Frankie Gaw, creator of the food blog Little Fat Boy, wanted nothing more than to "fit in" with his classmates in the Midwest. But as he figured out what it means to be Asian American, he was caught between homemade dumplings and Costco hot dogs. Now, in his debut cookbook, "First Generation," Gaw writes of family memories and self-discovery while sharing recipes rooted in Taiwan, as well as those influenced by the American culinary dream. Correspondent Nancy Chen reports.
The purple yam, a staple and rising export from the Philippines, is a feast for the eyes when used in cakes, pies, drinks or ice cream. Correspondent Elaine Quijano checks out the ube, the vivid violet tuber that's taking root in America.
Halal meat is becoming a popular meat of choice at restaurants across the country – from Chinese, Italian, Korean and Mexican to Jewish delis and BBQ eateries, all dished up with a halal meat. Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports.
Alpana Singh is breaking industry rules with her latest Chicago restaurant venture, Alpana. She does not have a head chef. Instead, the California native is relying on her decades of experience as a master sommelier to carefully craft a menu inspired by wine.
Chad Phoung came to the U.S. as a child, but it was a move to Texas as an adult that introduced him to Texas BBQ. Now the "Cambodian Cowboy" serves his Long Beach community with Texas-style BBQ with a uniquely Cambodian twist.
In this year's midterm elections, the fastest-growing group of voters – Asian Americans – could play a key role in battleground states. Correspondent Nancy Chen reports on grassroots outreach efforts being made to the more than 13 million Asian Americans eligible to vote this November.
Wong will appear on the coin as part of the U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj tackles serious topics like infertility and angering Saudi Arabia in his new Netflix comedy special "The King's Jester." Minhaj joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss a big turning point in his life and family.
