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Associated PressGrand Canyon Visitors Move to Hotels outside the Park after Unprecedented Breaks in Water Pipeline
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Sharon Ellison and Fred Jernigan spent four days hiking ...
August 30, 2024
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Associated PressSerbia Makes a $3 Billion Deal to Buy 12 French Warplanes, in a Shift away from Russia
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion dea...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsTyphoon Shanshan Brings Record Rainfall Even as Storm Weakens; 4 Killed, 2 Missing (Update 1)
Typhoon Shanshan was expected to approach Shikoku late Friday after crossing northern Kyushu.
...August 30, 2024
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General News166 Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Suspended Thursday due to Heavy Rain Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
Central Japan Railway Co. said Thursday that a total of 166 Tokaido Shinkansen trains were suspen...
August 30, 2024
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Olympics & ParalympicsTakayuki Suzuki Wins Gold in Men’s 50-Meter Breaststroke in Paris Games
Takayuki Suzuki, 37, won gold in the men’s 50-meter breaststroke (movement disorder SB3) at the P...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsMatsumoto Castle Ticket Prices to Be Raised; Wave of Price Hikes Could Hit Castles around Japan
The city of Matsumoto in Nagano Prefecture plans to raise the adult admission price for national ...
August 30, 2024
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US & CanadaMother of Hamas Hostage Folds Origami Cranes to Pray for Son’s Return; Hopes Others Will Help Her Reach 1,000 Cranes
WASHINGTON — The mother of an American man taken hostage in Gaza by the Hamas militant group agre...
August 30, 2024
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General NewsAll Tokaido Shinkansen Trains Canceled Between Tokyo, Shin-Osaka Due to Heavy Rains Caused by Typhoon Shanshan
All remaining services for the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train on Thursday have been canceled, ac...
August 29, 2024
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US & CanadaU.S. Hostage’s Mother Pleads for Swift Release from Hamas, End to Cycle of Revenge
WASHINGTON — Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh has been taken hostage in Gaza by the Islamist grou...
August 29, 2024
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Olympics & Paralympics2024 Paris Paralympic Games Open; Record Japanese Delegation Attend Opening Ceremony
PARIS — The 2024 Paris Paralympic Games opened Wednesday. While Paris has hosted the Olympic Game...
August 29, 2024
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EnvironmentIn Colombia, Hungry Beetle Larvae Combat Trash Buildup
TUNJA, Colombia (AFP-Jiji) — In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon ...
August 29, 2024
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General News1 Missing, Dozens Hurt as Typhoon Shanshan Lands in Japan’s Kyushu; 250,000 Households Lose Power; Wind Damages Buildings
A boat captain was missing and more than 41 people were injured across southern Kyushu on Thursda...
August 29, 2024
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August 29, 2024
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EnvironmentToxic Substances Found in Shein Products
SEOUL (AFP-Jiji) — Women’s accessories sold by some of the world’s most popular online shopping f...
August 29, 2024
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CompaniesNippon Steel Plans Additional $1.3 Billion Investment in U.S. Steel
Tokyo, Aug. 29 (Jiji Press) — Nippon Steel Corp. plans to invest an additional $1.3 billion in Un...
August 29, 2024