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TechnologyFlying Taxis Finally on Horizon As Aviation Soars into a New Frontier
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When he was still a boy making long, tedious trips between his school and hi...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressNew Wildfire Warnings Issued and More Power Is Shut off as Winds Rise in Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Easing winds delivered a brief but much-needed reprieve to firefighters Tuesda...
January 15, 2025
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Politics & GovernmentPrime Minister Ishiba May Visit U.S. Early Next Month for 1st Summit with Trump
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba may visit the United States in early Fe...
January 15, 2025
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ScienceJapan to Unveil Mars Meteorite at Osaka Expo
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government will unveil one of the world’s biggest meteorites from...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressBiden Moves to Lift State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation for Cuba, Part of Deal to Free Prisoners
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designatio...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressHamas Oks Draft Agreement of a Gaza Ceasefire and the Release of Some Hostages, Officials Say
CAIRO (AP) — Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the relea...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressSEC Sues Elon Musk, Saying He Didn’t Disclose Twitter Ownership on Time before Buying It
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued billionaire Elon Musk, saying he failed to d...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korean Law Enforcement Officers Enter Presidential Compound to Detain Impeached Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hundreds of law enforcement officers entered the residential compound o...
January 15, 2025
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ReutersSouth Korean Investigators Arrest Impeached President Yoon, Ending Weeks-Long Standoff (UPDATE 3)
SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean authorities arrested impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesda...
January 15, 2025
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Associated PressSouth Korean Law Enforcement Officials Enter Presidential Compound to Detain Impeached Yoon
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Hundreds of law enforcement officials in South Korea entered the reside...
January 15, 2025
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Crime & CourtsSuspicious Payment Is Key to Tokyo Women’s Medical University Case; Investigators Believe Former Chancellor Iwamoto Diverted 37 Million Yen to Herself
In the case of the former chancellor of Tokyo Women’s Medical University, who was arrested on sus...
January 15, 2025
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Social SeriesSho-Chu Time / Unique Shochu Varieties Bringing in Fans; Demonstrating Local Characteristics with Sweet Potato Selection
KAGOSHIMA — Various unique kinds of shochu, reflecting the commitment of their distilleries, have...
January 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsEx-MUFG Bank Employee Arrested on Suspicion of Thefts of Gold from Safe Deposit Boxes (UPDATE 1)
The police intend as early as Tuesday to arrest a former MUFG Bank female employee on suspicion o...
January 14, 2025
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Crime & CourtsEx-University Head Accused of Taking Two-Thirds of Fee from Architect Fraudulently Paid for Construction Project
A former chancellor of Tokyo Women’s Medical University arranged to receive as a kickback two-thi...
January 14, 2025
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General NewsTottori Pref. to Join Originator Profile Demonstration; Aims to Counter Fake, False Information on Internet
TOTTORI — The Tottori prefectural government said on Tuesday it will participate in a demonstrati...
January 14, 2025