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Politics & GovernmentLow-income households in Japan set to receive ¥50,000 handout
The government finalized a package of measures Friday to deal with soaring prices, including a ¥50,0...
September 9, 2022
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Washington PostYes on 4′ ballot campaign launches push to legalize marijuana in Md.
An industry-backed campaign to legalize recreational marijuana in Maryland launched Thursday, urging...
September 9, 2022
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Washington PostPregnant women were jailed over drug use to protect fetuses, an Alabama county says
It was Ashley Banks’s alleged use of marijuana while pregnant that landed her in an Alabama jail in ...
September 9, 2022
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Prosecutors seek details from Trump’s PAC in expanding Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is seeking details about the formation and operation of Donald T...
September 9, 2022
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Official’s DNA linked to Las Vegas reporter’s stabbing, police say
A government official was arrested on a charge of open murder in the stabbing of Las Vegas Review-Jo...
September 9, 2022
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Political CartoonsCARTOON OF THE DAY (September 9)
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September 9, 2022
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ReutersWashington mayor declares public emergency over migrant arrivals from Texas, Arizona
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday declared a public emergency over b...
September 9, 2022
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ReutersAsia shares rise on easing dollar, China stimulus hopes
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares rose on Friday, buoyed by a pullback in the dollar and hopes for sti...
September 9, 2022
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EconomyFood makers aim to benefit from declining rice prices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Major food makers are launching products to help people easily make dishes that...
September 9, 2022
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ReutersUkraine says it ousts Russians from dozens of communities, U.S. gives more aid
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine hailed a lightning counteroffensive it said had recaptured swathes of its t...
September 9, 2022
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General NewsQ&A: State funerals in Japan
Question: What is a state funeral? Answer: A ceremony hosted by the nation upon the death of a pers...
September 9, 2022
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Reuters
U.S. targets firms over Iranian drone production, shipment to Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on an Iranian company it accu...
September 9, 2022
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Politics & GovernmentKishida offers condolences over Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday offered his deep condolences over the death of Britain’s Que...
September 9, 2022
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ReutersU.S. reveals more classified records may be missing in Trump probe
WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) – Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s team may not have returned all t...
September 9, 2022
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Associated PressKey milestones in Queen Elizabeth II’s life
LONDON (AP) — Key milestones in the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at Balmoral Castle...
September 9, 2022