U.S. Marines Start to Leave Japan, Decades Behind Schedule
The American base on Okinawa has relocated 105 Marines. But an agreement to move 9,000 in total is colliding with the perceived threat from a rising China.
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US companies falling behind on loans at fastest pace in almost a decade
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North Korea's Kim slams US-South Korea-Japan partnership and vows to boost his nuclear program
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Eric Adams denies quid pro quo, urges New Yorkers to put this 'episode behind us'
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Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
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DOGE Has Started Gutting a Key US Technology Agency
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Come early, leave early: a gen X dance party that ends at 10pm is taking off across the US
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US cyber agency puts election security staffers who worked with the states on leave
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British comedian John Oliver says he will go 'down with the Titanic,' not leave US under Trump
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No. 3 Texas overcomes slow start, uses dominant fourth quarter to knock off No. 5 LSU for 10th straight win
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Thursday NASCAR schedule at Daytona
Daytona 500 qualifying races cap a slate that includes ARCA and Truck practice.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 13 -
Saturday NASCAR schedule at Daytona
The Xfinity Series and ARCA will begin their 2025 racing seasons.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
"48 Hours" show schedule
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
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Tariffs on Japan would be a costly mistake
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U.S. Marine from California among 4 killed in Philippines plane crash
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Memoir by former prime minister of Finland, Sanna Marin, to come out in November
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Sunscreen’s impact on marine life needs urgent investigation, study finds
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Calm founder used money he saved to buy a house to help start the app—now it’s valued at $2 billion: ‘My parents thought it was the silliest idea’
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Russia says there is ‘mutual desire’ to start Ukraine peace talks as US warns any deal must be acceptable to all sides – Europe live
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NASCAR schedule for 2025 Speedweeks at Daytona
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East Timor’s Challenges Two Decades After Independence
East Timor has become a stable democracy after securing independence in 2002. But its finances are precarious, and nearly half of its people live in poverty.The New York Times - 4d -
Powerful quantum computers in years not decades, says Microsoft
It says a new chip it has created could end up being as important a breakthrough as the semiconductor.BBC News - 1d -
Japan’s borrowing costs soar to 14-year high
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Gods, myths & wonders of Japan’s National Parks
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Japan’s economy expands for third straight quarter
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Man jailed for attempted murder of former Japan PM
The 25-year-old hurled a homemade pipe bomb at the country's leader in 2023.BBC News - 1d -
KFC to Leave Kentucky for Texas
KFC, formerly named Kentucky Fried Chicken, disappointed state leaders when it announced it was moving to Texas.The New York Times - 21h -
Gino D'Acampo's ITV shows removed from schedule
Family Fortunes and Secrets of the South are pulled as the chef faces inappropriate behaviour claims.BBC News - Feb. 7 -
Spring training 2025: Schedule, highlights, updates and more
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U.S. Marine from California identified as one of four people killed in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. Marine from California was identified as one of four people killed when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines.NBC News - Feb. 10 -
Ichiro Suzuki to throw out ceremonial first pitch for Mariners' Opening Day after Hall of Fame election
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Pilot killed in collision involving Mötley Crüe singer's plane identified as Marine Corps veteran
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Modi’s BJP wins Delhi vote for first time in almost 3 decades
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