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TENNIS
Aug 22, 2022
Borna Coric captures Western & Southern Open title
Resurgent Borna Coric powered past fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 (7-0), 6-2 to win the Cincinnati Open on Sunday, proving that his shoulder is healed and showing that he will be a threat at the U.S. Open.
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TENNIS
Aug 20, 2022
Emma Raducanu heading in 'good' direction ahead of U.S. Open title defense
Raducanu was a 150th-ranked qualifier when she went on a stunning run to win the U.S. Open without dropping a set last year.
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TENNIS
Aug 19, 2022
No.1 Daniil Medvedev gets by Denis Shapovalov at Western & Southern Open
'It was a fight today, definitely not easy,' said Medvedev, who clinched the top seed for the U.S. Open when Rafael Nadal lost in the second round.
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TENNIS
Aug 18, 2022
Borna Coric spoils Rafael Nadal's return to Cincinnati
'When you come back from injury, if you win the first match things get better,' Nadal said. 'That was not the case today.'
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TENNIS
Aug 15, 2022
Emma Raducanu looking forward to match against Serena Williams
'For our careers to have crossed like this ... I'm fortunate to be able to play her.'
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TENNIS
Aug 28, 2020
Naomi Osaka to play after stand against racial injustice
Osaka's initial decision to withdraw from the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open led to organizers postponing the round entirely.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 27, 2020
Surging demand for China flights gives travel industry new hope
Financial statements from China's so-called Big Three may point to a nascent recovery in air travel as demand in the vast market grows.
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TENNIS
Aug 26, 2020
Naomi Osaka cruises past Dayana Yastremska to reach Western and Southern Open quarterfinals
The fourth-seeded Osaka fired eight aces and saved all five break points she faced against theu00a020-year-old Ukrainian.
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TENNIS
Aug 25, 2020
Serena Williams begins marathon schedule with exhausting first step
Serena Williams shook off some COVID-19 layoff rust to grind out a 7-6 (7-6), 3-6, 7-6 (7-0) win over Dutch qualifier Arantxa Rus on Monday to move into the third round of the Western & Southern Open.
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WORLD
Oct 22, 2019
California utility considers more blackouts to avoid igniting wildfires
With windy, dry weather in the forecast again, California's largest utility said Monday it's considering shutting off power this week to about a half million people to try and prevent wildfires ignited by electrical equipment.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 5, 2019
Parties step up pressure on lawmaker Hodaka Maruyama to quit over Russia war remarks
A resolution against opposition lawmaker Hodaka Maruyama came after the government verified remarks he made during a visa-free exchange program between Japan and Russia in May were problematic.
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JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2019
Citing free speech, Japanese lawmaker who alluded to war with Russia refuses to resign
The Lower House member says the Diet, as a place for free speech, is “signing its own death warrant” with the motion.
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JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Jan 25, 2019
Japan's commercial whaling may have two silver linings: freeing up the IWC and sparing the Southern Ocean
The condemnation of Japan became louder with the announcement that Tokyo would leave the International Whaling Commission, but is there a benefit to this?
JAPAN
Dec 27, 2018
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd 'delighted' by Japan's IWC withdrawal
A U.S.-based marine wildlife conservation organization declared a "victory" in making the Antarctic Ocean a whaling-free zone after Japan announced its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission to resume commercial catches in its economic zone in July.
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TENNIS
Aug 16, 2018
Stan Wawrinka ousts Kei Nishikori in second round
Kei Nishikori made a second-round exit from the Western & Southern Open on Wednesday, losing in straight sets to former world No. 3 Stan Wawrinka.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 14, 2018
Nishikori moves into second round
Kei Nishikori advanced to the second round of the Western & Southern Open men's singles after beating Russia's Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Monday.
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WORLD
Aug 3, 2018
Southern Europe issues heat alert; German drought yields WWII munitions on Elbe's banks
Mediterranean countries issued severe weather warnings on Thursday, as a heatwave pushed temperatures above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in Europe and falling water levels exposed World War II munitions along the banks of a river in Germany.
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WORLD
Jan 19, 2018
Train derails and hits residences in Mexico City suburb, killing at least five
A train derailed in a densely populated Mexico City suburb on Thursday morning, killing at least five people, local authorities said.
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JAPAN
Sep 21, 2017
U.S. colleges still attract international students despite country's racial tensions: USC president
Despite the heightened state of racial tensions in the United States, interest in the nation's higher education system remains strong among international students, the president of the oldest private university in California said.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Aug 26, 2017
Southern Peas: A little slice of New Orleans
Chef Katsutoshi Uezoma first discovered New Orleans while on a trip to New York.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

Podcast

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Longform

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