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US & Canada46 dead, 16 hospitalized after trailer of migrants found
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A U.S. official says at least 40 people have been found dead inside a tractor-tra...
June 28, 2022
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General NewsFarmers step up vigilance to prevent surging fruit theft
In-season fruits, such as peaches and cherries, are being stolen in large quantities in many areas a...
June 28, 2022
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Associated Press3 killed, dozens hurt in Amtrak train crash in Missouri
MENDON, Mo. (AP) — An Amtrak passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump tru...
June 28, 2022
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Associated PressRussian missile strike hits crowded shopping mall in Ukraine
KREMENCHUK, Ukraine (AP) — Russian long-range bombers struck a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's ce...
June 28, 2022
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EconomyKindred soles: Japan workwear firms target hybrid shoes market
Major apparel makers are looking to gain a foothold in the shoe market with hybrid wearables that a...
June 28, 2022
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General NewsFlight attendants share expertise in guidebook for foreign residents
Edogawa Ward in Tokyo has put together a guidebook offering foreign residents tips on how to blend i...
June 28, 2022
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General NewsJapanese falconry group launches crowdfunding campaign to preserve culture
A traditional falconry preservation group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to acquire hawks and ...
June 28, 2022
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General NewsYoung adults inspire peers to vote in national elections
Campaigning for the July 10 House of Councillors election has officially kicked off. Whenever an ele...
June 27, 2022
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Washington PostA women’s clinic run by two generations of women braces for the post-Roe era
DETROIT – The flowers seemed innocent enough, but Jakaiser Jackson wasn’t taking any chances. The se...
June 27, 2022
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General NewsEnergy saving advisory for TEPCO service area extended to Tuesday
The advisory to save power to avert a power crunch in areas served by Tokyo Electric Power Company H...
June 27, 2022
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EconomyEmployment insurance system in dire straits
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s employment insurance system has been thrown into financial difficulties...
June 27, 2022
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Imperial FamilyEmperor, Empress attend Japan Academy award ceremony
The Emperor and Empress attended the 112th award ceremony of The Japan Academy in the Ueno district ...
June 27, 2022
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Washington PostDemocrats seize on abortion ruling in midterms, as Republicans tread carefully
Democrats across the country are seizing on the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, with s...
June 27, 2022
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RussiaSDF helmets used on front lines of combat in Ukraine
KYIV — Self-Defense Forces helmets provided by the Japanese government to Ukraine have been found t...
June 27, 2022
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General NewsTemperatures soar in Japan’s Kanto region, elsewhere
Temperatures reached 35 C or higher by 2 p.m. Monday in 60 locations in and around the Kanto region,...
June 27, 2022