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Associated PressFilipino Activists and Fishermen Sail in 100-boat Flotilla to Disputed Shoal Guarded by China
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A flotilla of about 100 mostly small fishing boats led by Filipino act...
May 15, 2024
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BaseballShohei Ohtani Hits Solo Home Run, RBI Double as Dodgers Pound Giants 10-2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, an...
May 15, 2024
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Japan In FocusKushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train Season Begins in Hokkaido; Scenic Delights Await Passengers on 35th Anniversary Journey
KUSHIRO, Hokkaido — The Kushiro Shitsugen Norokko Train, a tourist train on the JR Senmo Line tha...
May 15, 2024
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General NewsView of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Pref to be Blocked from May 21; Blackout Screen to be Installed to Deter Crowds of Tourists
A blackout screen blocking the view of Mt. Fuji near a convenience store popular among foreign to...
May 15, 2024
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Imperial FamilyJapan Emperor Plants Rice Seedlings at Imperial Palace Grounds in Annual Tradition
The Emperor planted rice seedlings at a paddy near the Biological Laboratory of the Imperial Hous...
May 15, 2024
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Japan In FocusShaved Ice Served with Local Ingredients in Aichi Pref.
OKAZAKI, Aichi — Shaved ice made with spring water and locally harvested ingredients is being sol...
May 15, 2024
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ReutersJapanese Shares End Flat as Corporate Outlook Weighs, US Data in Focus (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese shares erased most of their early gains to end flat on Wednesday, as c...
May 15, 2024
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Washington PostTired of Overcrowded National Parks? Here’s How to Go Backcountry Camping.
Everyone seems to be a camper these days, including folks who once feigned an allergy to nature.<...
May 15, 2024
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EnvironmentBumpy Ride Ahead for EVs in Europe
LILLESTROM, Norway (AFP-Jiji) — Electric cars are a key part of Europe’s green transition plans, ...
May 15, 2024
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Washington PostWhy Insomnia Provokes Performance Anxiety That Keeps You Awake
If you’ve had persistent trouble falling asleep or falling back to sleep, you may have discovered...
May 15, 2024
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ScienceNew Rules: Dogs Entering U.S. Must Be 6 Months Old
NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old ...
May 15, 2024
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Washington PostHip Breaks More Deadly than Some Cancers in Elderly, Study Finds
A recent analysis found poor survival rates after bone fractures in older adults, with fewer than...
May 15, 2024
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Washington PostBiden Once Nearly Died of An Aneurysm. Risky Surgery Changed His Life.
Joe Biden awoke suddenly in his hotel room, curled up on the floor and fully clothed, and felt an...
May 15, 2024
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Associated PressA Wildfire Has Forced Out Hundreds of Residents in Canada’s Oil Sands Hub of Fort McMurray
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Hundreds of residents in four neighborhoods in the southern en...
May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024