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Government proposes release of Fukushima water to sea or air

Japan’s economy and industry ministry has proposed the gradual release or evaporation of massive amounts of treated but still radioactive water being stored at the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press December 23, 2019, 10:44 AM 4 min read TOKYO — Japan’s economy and industry ministry proposed on Monday the gradual release […]

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LSU freshman cornerback Stingley will be tested vs Oklahoma

Sports / En Sound Media

Derek Stingley Jr. sat flanked by the Heisman Trophy favorite and LSU coach Ed Orgeron, as usual the youngster in the group. Quarterback Joe Burrow even felt compelled to offer a reminder about the Tigers cornerback after both had starring roles in the Southeastern Conference championship game. “In case anybody forgets, Derek is a freshman.

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Montana Battle Over Aid for Religious Schools Reaches Supreme Court

Politics / En Sound Media

WASHINGTON — Kendra Espinoza sends her daughters to Stillwater Christian School, in Kalispell, Mont. The girls are thriving, but the tuition bills are steep. Ms. Espinoza, a single mother, has worked three jobs, raffled off quilts and held yard sales to help make the payments. She had also hoped to get some money from a

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‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ Is A Force At The Box Office

Entertainment / En Sound Media

LOS ANGELES, Dec 22 (Reuters) – “Star Wars” movie “The Rise of Skywalker” blasted into theaters with $374 million in global ticket sales over the weekend as fans rushed to see the final chapter in the long-running film saga, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Sunday. The massive ticket sales show “Star Wars” remains one

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NBA coaches look for balance between winning, development

Sports / En Sound Media

Billy Donovan challenges Oklahoma City’s young players to slow down and consider their strengths, focus first on defense and always think about whether the best decision is to shoot or pass. Then, just be patient and teach the rest of the game’s nuances over time. It can be a painful process for NBA coaches —

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Durham Surprises Even Allies With Statement on F.B.I.’s Trump Case

Politics / En Sound Media

WASHINGTON — Whether investigating charges of torture by the C.I.A., rolling up an organized crime network or prosecuting crooked government officials, John H. Durham, the veteran federal prosecutor named by Attorney General William P. Barr to investigate the origins of the Russia inquiry, burnished his reputation for impartiality over the years by keeping his mouth

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Asian stocks mixed on trade optimism, strong US data

Finance / En Sound Media

Asian stock markets are mixed amid optimism about possible progress in U.S.-Chinese trade talks and positive American economic data By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer December 23, 2019, 4:14 AM 2 min read BEIJING — Asian stock markets were mixed Monday amid optimism about an interim U.S.-Chinese trade deal and positive American economic data. Tokyo’s

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Emanuel Ungaro: French fashion designer Emanuel dies aged 86

Business / En Sound Media

Image copyright AFP Image caption Ungaro (pictured in 1999) was known for his bold colours and prints French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro has died in Paris aged 86. Ungaro was the son of Italian immigrants who trained under Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga. He founded his fashion house in the 1960s and described himself as a

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Australia fires: Firefighter loses own home while saving others

World / En Sound Media

Russell Scholes is a volunteer firefighter in Balmoral, New South Wales, which has been badly hit by the Australia bushfires. The BBC’s Shaimaa Khalil spoke to him by the ruins of his own home, which he left to burn while saving other properties in the area. He said protecting the community was more important than

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AP source: Ryu, Blue Jays agree to $80 million, 4-year deal

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Free-agent pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer December 23, 2019, 8:37 AM 4 min read Hyun-Jin Ryu is headed north of the border to a Toronto Blue Jays team in dire need

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