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Washington Post
A Teen Overcame His Shyness to Collect and Give away 54,000 Toys
Reed Marcum was a shy kid. He struggled with anxiety, he said, and was sometimes bullied at school. ...
December 13, 2023
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Washington Post
Pharmacies Share Medical Data with Police without a Warrant, Inquiry Finds
The nation's largest pharmacy chains have handed over Americans' prescription records to police and ...
December 13, 2023
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Washington Post
Biden Says ‘Indiscriminate Bombing’ in Gaza is Costing Israel Support
President Biden offered sharp criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct of th...
December 13, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
My Number Card for Health Insurance: Can Complete Transition Really Be Implemented by Next Autumn?
It is difficult to say that the public’s concerns about the My Number personal identification system...
December 13, 2023
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Yomiuri Editorial
Remuneration Return Ruling: Top Court Puts Politicians on Notice: Election Cheats Must Return Their Pay
The public is watching closely as Diet and assembly members continue to be paid even after being cha...
December 13, 2023
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Baseball
South Korean Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee Gets $113 Million, 6-year Deal with Giants, AP Source Says
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have...
December 13, 2023
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Japan In Focus
Apple Pudding Pie Wins Competition Unearthing ‘Undiscovered Gems’
AOMORI — An apple pie with custard pudding inside, made with local specialties, won the first prize ...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
Zelenskiy Meets Republican Doubts in Push for US Aid to Fight Russia
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden warned Republicans on Tuesday that they would giv...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
China’s Xi Meets Vietnam Leaders in Second Day of State Visit to Hanoi
HANOI, Dec 13 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping will meet Vietnamese leaders on Wednesday on ...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
Chinese Forces Approached Close to Taiwan Coast to ‘Intimidate’ Voters before Key Elections – Sources
TAIPEI, Dec 13 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s military drove away four attempts by Chinese forces to approach ...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
Wall St Hits Fresh 2023 Highs after Inflation Data; Fed on Deck
NEW YORK, Dec 12 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks closed at fresh highs of the year on Tuesday, after inflati...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
Harvard Board Backs University President after Congressional Remarks
WASHINGTON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Harvard University's governing board declared its support for the Ivy...
December 13, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japan’s CDPJ to Cancel Political Fundraising Party in Light of LDP Kickback Scandal
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Katsuya Okada said Tuesday that the party...
December 13, 2023
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Reuters
UN Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza, Biden Warns Israel Is Losing Support
CAIRO/GAZA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Tuesday demanded an immediate humanitarian ceas...
December 13, 2023
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Politics & Government
Japan OKs Insurance Coverage for Novel Alzheimer’s Drug
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A Japanese health ministry advisory panel Wednesday approved public medical insur...
December 13, 2023