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Freeman, Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series

    Freddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 on…

    Senior U.S. diplomat arrives in Taiwan as officials downplay Trump comments

      A senior U.S. diplomat who helps manage ties with Taiwan has arrived in Taipei, the de facto U.S. embassy said on Tuesday, as Taiwanese officials sought to downplay…

      Fans in Ohtani's hometown pack in to watch Game 3 of World Series

        Hundreds of fans filed into a public viewing center in Shohei Ohtani's hometown in Iwate Prefecture on Tuesday morning — the country is 13 hours ahead of Yankee…

        Owner Jeff Bezos defends Washington Post's decision not to endorse as right, 'principled' one

          Billionaire Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos on Monday defended the newspaper's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate as “right” and “principled” and pushed back against any notion…

          Rodri wins men's Ballon d'Or as Real Madrid boycott

            Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri was awarded the men's Ballon d'Or on Monday after winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Euro 2024, but Real Madrid…

            EU roleplay

              Japanese university students pose with Thomas Gnocchi, (back row, center), the deputy head of the EU Delegation in Japan, at the Model European Union 2024, held at Nara Women’s…

              World Series averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan

                The World Series is averaging 15.15 million viewers in Japan through two games. According to Major League Baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers' 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees…

                Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and damage 3 in Oregon

                  Authorities, including the FBI, were investigating Monday after early morning fires were set in ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and in nearby Vancouver, Washington, where hundreds of…

                  Chopin waltz unearthed after 200 years

                    An unknown waltz by Chopin, written nearly 200 years ago, has been discovered in the vault of the Morgan Library and Museum in New York. The score, on…

                    Trump team on defensive over racist rhetoric targeting Puerto Rico

                      Donald Trump was struggling Monday to contain a fierce backlash to racist rhetoric targeting Puerto Ricans at his weekend rally, just eight days ahead of a presidential election…

                      Clint Eastwood skips premiere of new film 'Juror #2'

                        The stars of Clint Eastwood's new movie "Juror #2" paid glowing tributes to "the boss," even as the 94-year-old director notably skipped the Hollywood world premiere of what…

                        Philadelphia DA says he is suing Elon Musk's America PAC over its $1 million giveaway

                          The district attorney of Philadelphia said Monday that he has filed a lawsuit to halt Elon Musk 's $1 million giveaways as part of his political organization's effort…

                          Jon Stewart will remain 'Daily Show' host on Mondays through 2025

                            Jon Stewart isn't done skewering the news — he's signed on to continue hosting “The Daily Show” on Mondays through the end of next year. Paramount announced Monday…

                            Apple AirPods Pro's new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they'd rather ignore

                              Some Apple AirPods wireless headphones can be used as hearing aids with a new software update available Monday. It's a high-profile move that experts applaud, even if they…

                              Keir Starmer warns UK budget this week will reflect 'harsh' economic reality

                                Fixing Britain's troubled economy will be a long haul in a “harsh” fiscal environment, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday, setting the stage for his government's high-stakes first…

                                Apple launches iPhone into AI era with free software update

                                  Apple is releasing a free software update that will inject its first dose of artificial intelligence into its iPhone 16 lineup as the trendsetting company tries to catch…

                                  Knife attack near school in Beijing injures 5 people, including 3 children

                                    A knife attack near a school in China’s capital on Monday injured five people, including three children, police said. The attack occurred at midafternoon in Beijing's northwestern Haidian…

                                    Japan to offer more than ¥470 bil for G7 Ukraine loan package

                                      Japan has decided to contribute 471.9 billion yen ($3 billion) as part of the Group of Seven nations' $50 billion loan package to Ukraine utilizing frozen Russian assets,…

                                      Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'

                                        Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed a "death squad" existed under his watch to control crime when he was Davao City mayor, but gave conflicting accounts of its…

                                        Man United fires Ten Hag after woeful start to the season and puts Van Nistelrooy in interim control

                                          Manchester United finally ran out of patience and fired manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after a troubled start to the season which has left the 20-time English…

                                          At least 40 soldiers are killed in attack on a military base, Chad's president says

                                            Chad’s presidency said at least 40 soldiers were killed by unidentified assailants during a Sunday night attack on a military base in the country’s west. President Mahamat Deby…

                                            Israel passes legislation that restricts U.N. agency that is lifeline for Gaza

                                              Israeli lawmakers passed two laws on Monday that could threaten the work of the main U.N. agency providing aid to people in Gaza by barring it from operating on Israeli…

                                              N Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to likely fight against Ukraine, Pentagon says

                                                North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday, in a move…

                                                Carbon cuts 'miles short' of 2030 goal: U.N.

                                                  Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached new record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned on Monday, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb…

                                                  Social Democrats win Lithuania's election, overcoming center-right government

                                                    Lithuania' s center-left opposition parties celebrated victory on Monday after prevailing over the center-right ruling coalition in the final round of national elections. With 100% of votes counted…

                                                    Still no snow on Mount Fuji, breaking record

                                                      Mount Fuji remained snow-less as of Monday -- the latest date that its majestic slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago, the weather agency said.…

                                                      1986 murder case to be reopened as prosecutors give up appeal

                                                        Prosecutors said Monday they will not appeal a recent court decision ordering a retrial for a man who served a seven-year prison sentence over the 1986 murder of…

                                                        Japan average pay hike tops ¥10,000 for 1st time

                                                          The average monthly pay increase at Japanese businesses this year rose 2,524 yen from 2023 to a record 11,961 yen, a government survey showed Monday, exceeding the 10,000…

                                                          Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority

                                                            The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tainted ruling coalition in a weekend election, leaving no party…

                                                            Developers begin cutting trees in Tokyo park that environmentalists want to protect

                                                              Tree-cutting began Monday in the Jingu Gaien park district of central Tokyo, a flashpoint for more than a year between environmentalists and real estate interests. Developers led by…