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Associated Press
Britain mourns Queen Elizabeth as Charles becomes king
LONDON (AP) — Bells tolled around Britain on Friday and mourners flocked to palace gates to honor Qu...
September 9, 2022
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Obituaries
Queen developed warm ties with Japan, Imperial family
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch, not only met with three generations of curren...
September 9, 2022
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Politics & Government
Low-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 Post
Yes 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 Post
Pregnant 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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Washington Post
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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Washington Post
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 Cartoons
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September 9, 2022
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Reuters
Washington 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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Reuters
Asia 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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Economy
Food 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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Reuters
Ukraine 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 News
Q&A: State funerals in Japan
Question: What is a state funeral? Answer: A ceremony hosted by the nation upon the death of a perso...
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 & Government
Kishida 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