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Washington PostWhen was it too late?’ Some U.S. Jews wonder about their place in America.
Joe Py had been chipping away at a project he dreaded. In the past few years, he sold his valuable p...
December 30, 2022
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Washington PostWhat to do with Arlington Cemetery’s Confederate Memorial
For 108 years, a massive bronze statue hailing the glory of the South has stood sentry over Confeder...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressSouthwest: Normal flight operations to resume Friday
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines said it expects to return to normal operations Friday after more th...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressRussia hits key infrastructure with missiles across Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian missiles hit Ukraine Thursday in the biggest wave of strikes in weeks, ...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressVatican: Benedict XVI lucid, stable, but condition ‘serious’
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI is lucid, alert and stable but his condition remains ...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressLack of info on China’s COVID-19 surge stirs global concern
BEIJING (AP) — Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from Chi...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressChristmas tree recycling is a good alternative to landfills
Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday season. For those with a real tree...
December 30, 2022
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Associated PressVivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81
Vivienne Westwood, an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement, died ...
December 30, 2022
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ObituariesPelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three World Cups and became one...
December 30, 2022
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Figure SkatingWonder wall
Images of 10 figure skaters including Shoma Uno and Mao Asada adorn a wall at the Chukyo University ...
December 30, 2022
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CoronavirusFor the first time in three years, Japan is now experiencing flu season nationwide.
Japan has entered the influenza season nationwide, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wedne...
December 30, 2022
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Defense & SecurityJapan, U.S. planning January meeting of foreign, defense chiefs
Arrangements are being made to hold a Japan-U.S. Security Consultative Committee meeting of the two ...
December 29, 2022
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EconomyTokyo stocks sink deeper as markets factor in China COVID worries
TOKYO — Tokyo stocks continued to slide Thursday, following U.S. shares’ broad-based drop amid rekin...
December 29, 2022
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Economy
INTERVIEW: Sekisui House Pres. Eager to Expand Overseas Biz
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Sekisui House Ltd. President Yoshihiro Nakai has expressed eagerness to expand ...
December 29, 2022
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CompaniesNichi-Iko set for ¥98.5 bil. in debt relief
TOYAMA — Financially troubled generic drug maker Nichi-Iko Pharmaceutical Co. said it will receive u...
December 29, 2022