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General NewsJapanese comedian ‘Shizu-chan’ marries actor Toru Sato
Shizuyo Yamasaki, aka “Shizu-chan” of the comedy duo Nankai Candies married actor Toru Sato on Monda...
December 14, 2022
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Crime & CourtsCriminal cases in Japan hit postwar low in 2021
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Criminal offenses recognized by police in Japan in 2021 decreased 7.5 % from th...
December 14, 2022
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Other SportsUndisputed champ
The 29-year-old Inoue scored an 11th-round knockout to become the first Japanese in boxing history a...
December 14, 2022
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Yomiuri Editorial
Create better environment for gig workers
An increasing number of people are finding one-off jobs via smartphone apps. They are called “gig wo...
December 14, 2022
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Washington PostSugar heiress Abigail Kawananakoa, known as Hawaii’s last princess, dies at 96
Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawananakoa, heiress to a considerable sugar fortune and a surviving desce...
December 14, 2022
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General NewsJapan amusement park’s LED attraction gets 5-millionth visitor
The “Jewellumination” attraction at Yomiuriland amusement park welcomed its 5-millionth visitor Tues...
December 14, 2022
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Washington PostCPI justifies the market’s exuberance this time
The battle against inflation is far from over, but markets can't be blamed for rushing to judgment a...
December 14, 2022
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Washington PostNBA unveils new MVP trophy named after Michael Jordan
LOS ANGELES - As the capstone to a sweeping overhaul of its trophy collection, the NBA on Tuesday un...
December 14, 2022
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Washington PostWith Radcliffe, Groff and Mendez, Sondheim’s ‘Merrily’ finds greatness
NEW YORK - They said it couldn't be done. But they've done it. And not only merrily. Magnificently....
December 14, 2022
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Washington PostWhat do Democrats do with Kyrsten Sinema in 2024?
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's (D-Ariz.) decision to become an independent makes plenty of sense for Kyrsten ...
December 14, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentJapan lawmaker Sonoura questioned by prosecutors over funding
TOKYO Dec. 14 (Jiji Press) — Japanese public prosecutors have questioned ruling party lawmaker Kenta...
December 14, 2022
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Associated PressEXPLAINER: How Elon Musk is changing what you see on Twitter
What you're seeing in your feed on Twitter is changing. But how?...
December 14, 2022
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Soccer World CupTchouaméni shows at World Cup why Mbappé wanted him at PSG
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé is finally getting his chance to play alongside Aurélien Tchouaméni...
December 14, 2022
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Soccer World CupMorocco faces France in politically charged WCup semifinal
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Hind Sabouni bristles with pride as she recalls her country's history-making W...
December 14, 2022
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Associated PressFusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energ...
December 14, 2022