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WORLD / Politics
Aug 30, 2017
EPA hits climate scientists trying to 'politicize' Texas storm disaster
The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday rejected a contention by scientists that the historic rainfall from Tropical Storm Harvey was linked to climate change, calling it "an attempt to politicize an ongoing tragedy."
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2017
University of Texas at Austin moving statues of four figures tied to Confederacy
The University of Texas at Austin is removing the statues of four figures tied to the Confederacy, the school's president said Sunday, saying they had become symbols of white supremacy.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 22, 2017
Cubs show interest in trade for Darvish
The Chicago Cubs have made inquiries to the Texas Rangers about the availability of ace Yu Darvish, with a trade between the teams "more plausible than it would've been entering the All-Star break," according to a report on the MLB website.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 9, 2017
Darvish explains choice to sit out All-Star Game
Yu Darvish said Saturday he had no choice but to give up on pitching in the MLB All-Star Game with just one day in between the Midsummer Classic and his next scheduled start.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 8, 2017
Darvish pulls out of All-Star Game
Right-hander Yu Darvish on Friday withdrew from the All-Star Game at the request of the Texas Rangers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 23, 2017
Darvish, Tanaka display different moods before first duel in MLB
Texas Rangers hurler Yu Darvish and New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka are approaching their upcoming showdown with contrasting states of mind.
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Apr 29, 2017
Nomura moves into lead at Texas Shootout
Harukyo Nomura fired a 6-under-par 65 to move from a share of ninth place to the top of the leaderboard after the second round of the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout on Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 26, 2017
Darvish set to start Opening Day for Rangers for first time
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish will make the first Opening Day start of his six-year major league career when his team hosts the American League champion Cleveland Indians on April 3.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 21, 2017
Rangers, Darvish intend to keep contract talks on table during season
The Texas Rangers plan to continue contract talks with right-hander Yu Darvish into the season, general manager John Daniels said Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 4, 2017
Mariners starter Iwakuma makes spring debut against Rangers
Seattle Mariners right-hander Hisashi Iwakuma made his first start in a spring training game on Friday, allowing one run in two innings in his team's 8-2 defeat to the Texas Rangers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 26, 2017
Transgender teenage wrestler wins Texas state tournament
High school athlete Mack Beggs, a teenager who is transitioning from female to male, won his 110-pound (50-kg) weight class in the Texas girl's state championship Saturday, according to media reports.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 15, 2017
Darvish faces up to do-or-die season with Rangers
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish said Tuesday he finds himself at a crossroads in his career, in a do-or-die situation as the countdown begins to the 2017 major league season.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 31, 2017
Pyongyang's only private university reaches out to Texas A&M for crop lessons
The leaders of the only private university in North Korea asked Texas A&M University, known for its agricultural economics and public health programs, for help on Monday in teaching subjects such as how to grow food in a land of chronic shortages.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 6, 2017
Texas readies 'bathroom bill' critics say targets LGBT rights at cost of economy
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is expected on Thursday to introduce legislation to limit public restroom access for transgender people, despite warnings from a business group that the measure would hurt the Texas economy because it was discriminatory.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2016
Rangers may try to prevent Darvish from playing in WBC
The Texas Rangers will try to prevent right-hander Yu Darvish from playing for Japan at the World Baseball Classic next March, as he only made his return from an elbow injury in May, the club's general manger Jon Daniels indicated Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 26, 2016
Suit targets ruling blocking Obama's bid to shield millions from deportation
Immigration advocates on Thursday mounted a long-shot effort to revive part of U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to shield millions of immigrants from deportation by filing a lawsuit challenging the national scope of a court order that blocked it.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 5, 2016
Darvish loses Double-A rehab start
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish gave up three runs and was tagged with the loss in his first rehab start Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 26, 2016
Brexit leaves U.S. secessionists hankering for 'Texit'
Emboldened by Brexit, U.S. secessionists in Texas are keen to adopt the campaign tactics used to sway the British vote for leaving the European Union and are demanding "Texit" comes next.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 24, 2016
Supreme Court rejects white woman's challenge to Texas school's affirmative action stance
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the consideration of race in college admissions, rejecting a white woman's challenge to a University of Texas program designed to boost the enrollment of minority students.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 23, 2016
Darvish ready for bullpen session
Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish is set to start pitching in the bullpen in the coming days after throwing and playing catch on Wednesday.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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