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BaseballShohei Ohtani Homers Twice and Drives in 6 Runs on His Bobblehead Night in Dodgers’ 19-2 Rout of Athletics
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani homered twice and drove in six runs on his bobblehead night, and...
May 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan’s Ruling, Opposition Parties Agree to Submit Online Casino Bill; Illegal Betting Totals More Than ¥1 Trillion
A bill to tighten regulations on illegal online casinos is expected to be submitted during the cu...
May 16, 2025
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General NewsFamilies of Japanese Abducted by North Korea Ask New U.S. Ambassador for Cooperation; Families Urge for Quick Return of Abductees
Family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea met the new U.S. Ambassador to Japan...
May 16, 2025
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General NewsCab Salvaged from Sinkhole in Saitama Pref.; Backfilling Work to Begin
SAITAMA — A truck cab that had been left inside a sewer pipe 10 meters underground was brought ab...
May 16, 2025
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Imperial FamilyYomiuri Proposal on Imperial Succession Stimulates Debate; Political Parties Express Praise, But Also Caution
The government and political parties said that The Yomiuri Shimbun’s proposal announced Thursday ...
May 16, 2025
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SciencePlanet Found Following Odd Orbit around 2 Brown Dwarfs
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — In a memorable image from the 1977 film “Star Wars,” the young hero Luke S...
May 16, 2025
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May 16, 2025
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ScienceOldest-known Ant Fossil Found in Brazil Preserved in Limestone
Scientists have identified the fossilized remains of the oldest-known ant — a winged insect with ...
May 16, 2025
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Associated PressCriminal Investigation Opened in Rape and Sexual Assault Allegations against Smokey Robinson
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Thursday that it has opened a...
May 16, 2025
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ReutersConstruction Tycoon among 17 Wanted in Thailand over Deadly Tower Collapse
BANGKOK, May 15 (Reuters) - A Thai court has issued arrest warrants for 17 people including a hig...
May 16, 2025
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ReutersJapanese Shares End Flat on Optimism for Corporate Outlook (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO, May 16 (Reuters) - Japanese shares recouped early losses to end flat on Friday, as stronge...
May 16, 2025
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ReutersJumbo Takings for Hit Indonesian Animated Film Raise Hopes for Fledgling Industry
JAKARTA, May 15 (Reuters) - "Jumbo", an Indonesian cartoon about a spirited orphan boy named Don,...
May 16, 2025
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General NewsBody Found on Train Roof in Niigata Pref.; Believed to Be Man in 40s
An unidentified body was found on the roof of a train at JR Tokamachi Station in Tokamachi, Niiga...
May 16, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentJapan Govt OKs Public Pension Reform Legislation
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government on Friday adopted public pension system reform legis...
May 16, 2025
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Associated PressChina Allows Visa-Free Entry for 5 Latin American Nations to Boost Ties
BEIJING (AP) — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries fo...
May 16, 2025