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Washington PostGOP exuberance crashed into Democratic resistance to defy midterm expectations
The 2022 elections will be remembered for Republican exuberance colliding with Democratic resistance...
November 10, 2022
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Washington PostDemocrats celebrate surprise wins, but balance of power still in limbo
Democrats continued to celebrate unexpected victories, notching several more wins in competitive Hou...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsAt least 1 injured from M4.9 quake northeast of Tokyo
CHIBA – A woman in her 20s sustained a minor head injury when an earthquake Wednesday caused part of...
November 10, 2022
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Cultural ViewpointsAutobiographical memories, ‘linguacultures’ and words in specific languages
Some years ago, I was at a party with a Japanese woman, whom I’ll call “Yoko.” As an adult, Yoko had...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressSean Penn loans Oscar to Zelenskyy until Ukraine wins war
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Actor Sean Penn, who is making a documentary about Russia's invasion of Ukraine...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressGOP nudges closer to House win; Senate could hinge on runoff
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans inched closer to a narrow House majority Wednesday, while control of t...
November 10, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. Foreign, Defense Ministers to meet in Jan.
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States are expected to ...
November 10, 2022
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CoronavirusJapan not to restrict people’s movement during 8th COVID-19 wave
TOKYO, Nov. 9 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government has no plans to restrict people’s movement if a...
November 10, 2022
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ArtAdding touch of color with Ukrainian dyeing craft Pysanky
Pysanky are traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, easily recognizable from their eye-catching colorful ...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressBiden hails Democrats’ ‘strong night,’ acknowledges concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden claimed vindication the day after the midterm elections, sayin...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressRussia claims pullout from occupied city; Ukraine skeptical
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's military said Wednesday it will withdraw from the only Ukrainian regio...
November 10, 2022
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Associated PressFacebook parent Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with fa...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsDepression caused by ‘SOGI’ harassment at work recognized as labor accident
A transgender office worker who developed depression due to so-called SOGI harassment in their offic...
November 10, 2022
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General NewsPeanuts sundried in Chiba Prefecture
Workers spread peanuts in nets to sun dry them at a nut-processing facility in Yachimata, Chiba Pref...
November 10, 2022
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CompaniesReturn of labor shortage sees rise of unmanned convenience stores
Major convenience store operators are gradually increasing the number of stores with unmanned paymen...
November 9, 2022