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ABC News - Health
State asks judge to pause ruling that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban
The state of North Dakota is asking a judge to pause his ruling from last week that struck down North Dakota's abortion ban as unconstitutional15 minutes ago - Abortion -
The New York Times - Top stories
The Political Cost to Kamala Harris of Not Answering Direct Questions
Questions can be crystallizing for candidates and voters, and some politicians have had their finest moments answering tough questions on their feet.1 hour ago - Kamala Harris -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Boy Stabbed to Death in China As Anti-Japan Sentiment Soars
The attack on the 10-year-old boy was the second such incident in months amid a social-media campaign that has stirred up anti-Japan sentiment in China.1 hour ago - China -
ABC News - World
Lawyer for American charged in Japan's trial of ex-Nissan exec appeals for 'justice'
The six-year-old criminal case of Greg Kelly, an American ensnared in the scandal of Nissan’s former boss Carlos Ghosn has turned a page in a Japanese court, with the judge promising a verdict in ...2 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
Japan’s Icom Says It’s Investigating Radio Targeted in Lebanon Blasts
The Japanese electronics manufacturer Icom said it stopped making the walkie-talkie model in 2014 and has warned about fake versions for several years.3 hours ago - Japan -
The New York Times - World
Tropical Storm Pulasan Nears Shanghai After Grazing Japan
Pulasan made landfall near the Chinese megacity, days after it was hit by its strongest typhoon in decades, bringing flood and landslide risks.4 hours ago - Japan -
BBC News - Top stories
Podcasters 'didn't ask for racist jokes to be cut'
James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu have apologised after a clip emerged of them laughing at a racist joke.5 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan demands more protection for citizens after 10-year-old boy stabbed to death in China
A 10-year-old student at a Japanese school in China died Thursday after being stabbed on the way to school the day before, Japanese officials said.6 hours ago - China -
BBC News - Top stories
Japan firm says it stopped making walkie-talkies used to target Hezbollah
A Japanese firm whose name was on devices that exploded says it discontinued them a decade ago.7 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Japan’s Icom says it hasn’t sold walkie-talkies that exploded in Lebanon in a decade
Japanese radio equipment maker Icom said it no longer produces or sells two-way radio devices which reportedly exploded in Lebanon.8 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pharrell Williams knocks celebrities who endorse politicians: 'Nobody asked you'
Pharrell Williams knocks celebrity endorsements days after Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish urged fans to vote for VP Kamala Harris over former President Trump.16 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
South Carolina death row inmate asks governor for clemency
A South Carolina inmate scheduled to be executed Friday is asking Gov. Henry McMaster to spare his life22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Dutch government led by far-right PVV asks EU for opt-out from asylum rules
Move by coalition headed by Geert Wilders’ Freedom party is unlikely to get a positive reception in Brussels. The new Dutch coalition government headed by Geert Wilders’ far-right Freedom party ...Yesterday - Netherlands -
ABC News - World
Dutch government led by hard right asks for formal opt-out from EU migration rules
The new Dutch government dominated by the far-right party of Geert Wilders has officially asked the European Union for an exemption from its migration obligationsYesterday - Netherlands -
ABC News - World
Chinese aircraft carrier comes closer than ever to Japan
A Chinese aircraft carrier entered an area near Japan's shores for the first time on Wednesday, leading Tokyo to convey its “serious concerns” to Beijing over China’s increasingly assertive ...Yesterday - Japan -
The Guardian - World
Ask Ugly: all of the ‘iffy’ comments about my gray hair bother me. Should I start dyeing it again?
In her monthly column about beauty culture, our columnist talks about our desire for ‘outside approval’ and letting silver take over. Hey Ugly, . Tired of a two -to-three hour, $100 hair ...Yesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Tech
Want an iPhone 16 Review? Just Ask Joannabot
After more than a decade of reviewing iPhones, columnist Joanna Stern has handed the reins to her generative-AI assistant to discuss Apple’s latest.Yesterday -
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ABC News - World
North Korea test-fired ballistic missiles in latest military display, neighbors say
South Korea and Japan’s militaries say North Korea had test-fired multiple ballistic missilesYesterday - North Korea -
ABC News - World
Japan's trade deficit grows while both imports, exports fall short of forecasts
Japan has posted a trade deficit for a second straight month, as both exports and imports were lower than expectedYesterday -
The Guardian - World
Japan has just 13 female CEOs among top 1,600 companies, survey shows
Fewer than 1% of chief executive officers at the 1,643 firms listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange are women, survey finds. Japan’s long campaign to appoint more women to senior roles in business and ...Yesterday - Japan -
Financial Times - World
Britain asked to investigate assets linked to ousted Bangladeshi regime
Dhaka central bank probes whether allies of autocrat Sheikh Hasina diverted upwards of £13bn overseasYesterday - United Kingdom -
Financial Times - World
How a 7-Eleven takeover could reshape corporate Japan
Companies in Japan have long avoided foreign acquisitions, but that could be changingYesterday - Japan -
CNBC - Business
Japan faces labor shortages and demographic crisis as elderly population hits record high
Japan's number of people aged 65 and over has reached a record high, cementing it as the worlds most elderly country, according to government statistics.Yesterday - Japan -
ESPN - Sports
Alisson on more UCL games: Nobody asks players
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has said football's governing bodies must begin consulting players ahead of the arrival of new Champions League format.Yesterday -
ABC News - World
Japan’s defense ministry says North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile
Japan’s defense ministry says North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missileYesterday - North Korea -
The Hill - Politics
Hunter Biden asks to push back gun sentencing a few weeks
Hunter Biden, the president’s son, on Tuesday asked the judge overseeing his criminal gun case to push back his upcoming sentencing by a few weeks. Biden asked to move the scheduled Nov. 13 date ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
NBC News - Top stories
In new documentary, Demi Lovato asks child stars: Is the price of fame worth it?
Demi Lovato, who got her start in the Disney Channel movie “Camp Rock,” spoke to six former child actors about the impact of fame in her documentary "Child Star."2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
O'Reilly: Trump should ask Harris to co-sign anti-hatred letter
O'Reilly thinks Donald Trump should call on Kamala Harris to co-sign a letter to "tamp down" on political hatred.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Top stories
Japan celebrates record Emmy success for ‘Shogun’ as cultural win
Japan’s government and people cheered the record trophy haul for period drama “Shogun” at the Emmy Awards as yet another win for their history and culture.2 days ago - Japan -
ABC News - World
Dedicated artists are keeping Japan's ancient craft of temari alive
Time seems to stop at Eiko Araki's studio in Japan2 days ago - Japan -
Financial Times - World
US and Japan near deal to curb chip technology exports to China
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response2 days ago - China -
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The Guardian - World
Who will Japan’s next PM be? A policy wonk, ultra-conservative or surfer making the climate fight ‘sexy’
Polls show Shigeru Ishiba, Sanae Takaichi and Shinji Koizumi are best placed to replace PM Fumio Kishida later this month. With just 10 days to go before Japan ’s governing party elects a new ...2 days ago - Climate -