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Washington Post
Many colleges ease mask rules in third year of coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON - At George Washington University, masks are still mostly required indoors. So is vaccina...
August 21, 2022
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Troubleshooter
I can’t accept that my brother is the ‘heir’ just because he’s the oldest male
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a woman in my 30s, and my older brother and I were raised by our single mo...
August 21, 2022
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General News
Hiroshima remembers 2014 landslide
HIROSHIMA — Memorial services were held in various locations on Saturday marking the eighth annivers...
August 21, 2022
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Politics & Government
Izumi mulls appointing Okada as CDPJ secretary general
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Kenta Izumi, leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, is plannin...
August 21, 2022
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Troubleshooter
I can’t forgive my husband for his post-retirement affair
Dear Troubleshooter: I’m a homemaker in my late 70s. My husband and I are the same age, and we date...
August 21, 2022
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Crime ＆ Courts
Mother, daughter stabbed with knife on Tokyo street
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A woman in her 50s and her teenage daughter were injured after being stabbed in...
August 21, 2022
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General News
Japan’s education ministry eyes use of English digital textbooks from 2024
The Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry is considering using both digital an...
August 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Russians down Ukrainian drones in Crimea as war broadens
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian authorities reported shooting down Ukrainian drones Saturday in Crimea,...
August 21, 2022
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General News
Serendipitous discoveries in library ‘amphitheater’
KANAZAWA — New life has been breathed into the Ishikawa Prefectural Library in Kanazawa City followi...
August 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Chemical tanker, cargo ship crash near southwestern Japan
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese chemical tanker ship crashed into a cargo ship off the coast of southwestern...
August 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Pro-Trump wins in blue states threaten GOP hopes in November
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Republicans have found success in Democratic strongholds like Maryland and Ma...
August 21, 2022
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Associated Press
Finland asks: Does a prime minister have a right to party?
HELSINKI (AP) — In a leaked video, Finland’s Prime Minister Sanna Marin is seen dancing and singing ...
August 21, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Shiga: Monks make splash for world peace
OMI-HACHIMAN, Shiga — Buddhist monks jumped from a beam extending over Lake Biwa to the surface abou...
August 21, 2022
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Japan In Focus
Mie: F1 city Suzuka goes full throttle to attract fans
SUZUKA, Mie — Local people are utilizing Suzuka Circuit, where the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix t...
August 21, 2022
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Perspectives
New book highlights disabled people’s experiences in World War II
Every year, the summer months see many articles and documentaries about World War II, but one subjec...
August 21, 2022