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Politics & GovernmentCourt rejects petition to block Abe state funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a petition to block a planned state fune...
August 12, 2022
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Film & TVAnison show brings intensity, comedic relief
I participated once again in the special anison (anime song) show “Hikoboshi no Hoko” (The roar of H...
August 12, 2022
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General NewsSteamy performance sends Japan Aufguss champion to world competition in Europe
TOTTORI — Netsuko Goto is the hottest star in Japanese Aufguss circles right now, and next month she...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceWebb telescope captures colorful Cartwheel Galaxy
PARIS (AFP-Jiji) — The James Webb Space Telescope has peered through time and huge amounts of dust t...
August 12, 2022
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Washington PostCDC loosens coronavirus guidance, signaling strategic shift
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday loosened many of its recommendations for ...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceVolcano erupts again near Reykjavik
FAGRADALSFJALL, Iceland (AFP-Jiji) — A volcano erupted in Iceland on Aug. 3 near the capital Reykjav...
August 12, 2022
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ScienceCyprus launches 1st underwater archaeological park
LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) — Cyprus has opened its first underwater archaeological park, offering vi...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressGarland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago search
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is asking a federal court to unseal the warrant the FBI use...
August 12, 2022
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Washington PostThe world’s cornhole elite, chasing that one perfect toss
ROCK HILL, S.C. – The surface of a professional-grade cornhole board – two feet wide and four feet l...
August 12, 2022
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BaseballGo the Distance: Cubs, Reds play at Iowa’s ‘Field of Dreams’
DYERSVILLE, Iowa (AP) — David Bell’s grandfather, father and brother played in the majors. Bell spen...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressBig Mac is coming back: McDonald’s to reopen in Ukraine
CHICAGO (AP) — McDonald’s will start reopening some of its restaurants in Ukraine in the coming mont...
August 12, 2022
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Associated PressNorth Korea claims disputed victory over virus, blames Seoul
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — In a striking speech before thousands of North Koreans, leader Kim Jong Un...
August 12, 2022
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Film & TVMeet Torako, the home tutor at your service
Ai Hashimoto plays the lead character in the drama “Kateikyoshi no Torako” (“Home Tutor”), which is ...
August 12, 2022
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General News‘Takoyaki guitar’ hits the right notes in Osaka
A distinctive new electric guitar might be music to the ears of fans of the octopus-stuffed fried ba...
August 12, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida abandons plan to appoint Suga to key Cabinet position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is believed to have carefully considered appointing former Prime Minist...
August 12, 2022