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Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

People wait for the opening of the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026. A Japanese avant-garde artist globally acclaimed for her polka dot imagery, Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 14.

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Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

File photo taken in November 2016 shows Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese avant-garde artist globally acclaimed for her polka dot imagery, speaking during a press conference after receiving the Order of Culture. Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 14.

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Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

File photo taken in September 2013 shows Yayoi Kusama (L), a Japanese avant-garde artist globally acclaimed for her polka dot imagery, shaking hands with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at his office in Tokyo. Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 14.

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China: Massive Python Hauled Onto Road as Firefighters Respond

Several men hauled a massive python onto a road in Qinzhou, Guangxi, on August 14, 2026, before firefighters arrived to take over handling the reptile. Video shows the men dragging the thick-bodied snake across the ground as it stretched across a large section of the road.

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Croatia: Wildfires Kill One, Injure Dozens Along Coast 2

A wildfire tore through Croatia's coastline overnight into Friday, killing at least one person and injuring around 40 others near the tourist town of Omis. Around 1,200 residents and tourists were evacuated as the blaze, which broke out near Lokva Rogoznica, burned through 1,000 hectares of pine forest in just four hour.

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Spain: Powerful Winds Batter Southern Valencia During Storm

A powerful storm swept through southern Valencia on Thursday, August 20, bringing wind gusts of up to 149 km/h. The storm exited to sea near Cullera, El Perelló and El Saler after a brief but intense pass through the region, the national weather agency AEMET said. Heavy rain, hail and strong wind gusts brought down trees and caused the roof of a church in Alzira to collapse.

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China: Two Greyhounds Hop Fence, Determined Not to Miss Playtime

In Anyang, Henan, on August 14, 2026, two greyhounds tried to join a dog playing on the other side of a metal fence. One jumped over with ease, and the second, determined not to be left out, launched itself over in a clumsy but enthusiastic leap to join its companions.

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Spain: Wildfire Threatens Homes in Madrid’s Sierra Suroeste Region

A wildfire near Aldea del Fresno in Madrid's Sierra Suroeste region prompted evacuations Wednesday, August 19, as winds pushed flames within 400 meters of homes, before being stabilized by evening with around 330 hectares burned.

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People walk by a submerged vehicle on a flooded road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People wait for buses and other transportation in front of JR Chiba Station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on the morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as train services remain suspended following torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

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Japan: Landslide Cleanup After Record Rainfall in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. This video shows the cleanup effort following a landslide triggered by the severe weather.

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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US: Deadly Flooding Hits Indiana After Days of Severe Storms 6

Days of severe storms and flooding in Indiana have left at least seven people dead. Hundreds of people along the White River and its canals were evacuated, with first responders using boats to rescue those stranded by rising floodwaters. President Trump approved an emergency declaration for the state.

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US: Flash Flooding Kills One Near Colorado Burn Scar

Flash flooding swept through Beulah, Colorado, on Sunday, August 16, near the Aspen Acres burn scar, killing at least one person, officials said. Heavy rain fell over the wildfire-scarred area, which remains vulnerable to flooding after the fire stripped away vegetation.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev (C) of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026, alongside silver medalist Stiliana Nikolova (L) of Bulgaria and bronze medalist Sofia Raffaeli of Italy.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

(From L) Japan's Shuya Matsumoto, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, Shoon Mitsunaga and Tatsuya Murasa pose with their bronze medals for the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

(Clockwise from L) Japan's Tatsuya Murasa, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, Shoon Mitsunaga and Shuya Matsumoto celebrate after winning the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay bronze at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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