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Associated PressMan in Mexico Died of a Bird Flu Strain That Hadn’t Been Confirmed before in a Human, WHO Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man's death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2 that has...
June 6, 2024
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ReutersJapan’s Nikkei Rises as Chip-Related Shares Track US Peers Higher (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday as Tokyo Electron and oth...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressPutin warns that Russia could provide long-range weapons to others to strike Western targets
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — President Vladimir Putin warned Wednesday that Russia could provide...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressPolice officers in the Philippines arrested for kidnapping 4 tourists and demanding a ransom
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Four police officers assigned in the Philippine capital region have be...
June 6, 2024
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Defense & SecurityDiet OK’s Intl Treaty on Next-Gen Fighter Jet
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Diet Wednesday approved an international treaty to set up an intergovern...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressBetting Scandals for MLB’s Marcano and NBA’s Porter Are Hardly the First in Pro Sports
Sports and gambling are once again in the spotlight following lifetime bans handed to San Diego P...
June 6, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Takes a 100 Mph Fastball Beyond the Center Field Wall for His 15th Homer; Pirates Beat Dodgers 10-6
Skenes (3-0) allowed three runs on six hits, including a two-run shot by Ohtani in the third. The...
June 6, 2024
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ReutersNvidia Overtakes Apple as No. 2 Most Valuable Company
Nvidia's rallied to record highs on Wednesday, with the artificial intelligence chipmaker's valua...
June 6, 2024
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Crime & CourtsFukuoka District Court Rejects Retrial over 1992 Murder of 2 Girls
FUKUOKA (Jiji Press) — A Japanese court Wednesday turned down a request for a retrial over the 19...
June 6, 2024
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Travel SpotsTsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura Receives Approval for Withdrawal from Jinja Honcho, Which Oversees Shinto Shrines across Japan, from Kanagawa Pref.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, received Monday approval from Kana...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressUN Chief Wants a Tax on Profits of Fossil Fuel Companies, Calling Them ‘Godfathers of Climate Chaos’
GENEVA (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres called Wednesday for a “windfall” tax on pr...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressA Hail Stone the Size of a Pineapple was Found in Texas. It Likely Sets a State Record
VIGO PARK, Texas (AP) — Storm trackers in the Texas Panhandle recovered a massive hail stone that...
June 6, 2024
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Associated PressBoeing Launches NASA Astronauts for the First Time after Years of Delays
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing launched astronauts for the first time Wednesday, belatedly jo...
June 6, 2024
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CompaniesMinistry to Finish Tests on Six Vehicle Models before Month Ends; Seeks to Minimize Impact on Local Economies (Update 1)
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry has decided to complete safety and other...
June 6, 2024
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Politics & GovernmentGovernment Panel Offers Proposals To Prevent Tech Leaks; Suggests Limiting Number Of Employees With Sensitive Knowledge
In a bid to prevent the leaking of important technology, a government panel of experts proposed o...
June 6, 2024