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US: Michigan on Alert as Tornado Touches Down and Storms Sweep Across State

Severe storms swept across Michigan on Tuesday night, April 14, bringing tornadoes, damaging winds and widespread power outages to multiple counties. A tornado was reported on the ground in Montcalm County, with downed trees and debris reported in the area. Tornado warnings were also issued for Washtenaw County, while over 41,000 customers lost power across the state. This video shows the damage left by the severe storm in Ann Arbor.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters CNMI and Guam With Destructive Weather

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, April 14, lashing Saipan and Tinian with 150 mph sustained winds and torrential rain. Reported damage includes shredded roofs and widespread flooding. While Guam avoided a direct hit, the island still faced high winds and flash floods. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for both Guam and the CNMI on April 12.

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[Breaking News]20th birthday of popular mascot Hikonyan

HIKONE, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Hikonyan, the popular samurai helmet-wearing cat mascot of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, appears at a special event marking its 20th birthday in the western Japan city of Hikone on April 13, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Miura-Kihara pair performs at Mao Rink for new employees

TOKYO, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Milan Cortina Olympics pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara meet the press after performing during Kinoshita Group's ceremony for new employees at Mao Rink -- opened by Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada -- in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on April 13, 2026. The pair belongs to the Tokyo company. (Kyodo)

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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China: Smart Samoyed Opens and Closes Front Door on Its Own to Welcome Owner Home

On March 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, eastern China, a Samoyed named Pidan was filmed opening the front door on its own by standing on its hind legs and pressing down on the handle upon hearing its owner return home. The dog then obediently closed the door again after its owner asked it to do so.

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Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, shows the image of Kumamoto Castle emblazoned on the body of a Solaseed Air plane. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.

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Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

Photo taken on April 14, 2026, at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, shows the image of Kumamoto Castle emblazoned on the body of a Solaseed Air plane. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.

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Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

A ceremony is held at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on April 14, 2026, to mark the launch of a Solaseed Air plane emblazoned with images of Kumamoto Castle and other sightseeing spots of the prefecture. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference in Seoul on April 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi (2nd from L) attends a press conference in Seoul on April 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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China: Two-Headed Illusion Stuns Viewers as Lizard Crawls Across Owner’s Palm

On December 8, 2025, in Hebei, China, the video captured a pet lizard displaying what looked like two heads as it moved slowly across its owner’s palm. The footage showed the creature lifting both ends of its body as if each were attempting to lead the crawl, creating the striking illusion of dual heads. The regenerated tail, which had grown thick and rounded after a previous self-detachment, closely resembled the actual head, making the reptile appear anatomically doubled.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws to first base after fielding a grounder by Milwaukee Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz in the fourth inning of a baseball game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto fields a grounder by Joey Ortiz of the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of a baseball game at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an infield single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an infield single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Rays vs. White Sox

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rate Field in Chicago on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an infield single in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Blue Jays vs. Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits an RBI single in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 14, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan players celebrate after beating the United States in a women's football international friendly in Seattle on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 7 2/3 innings in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) is pulled from the mound during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mets vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto is greeted by teammates in the dugout after throwing 7 2/3 innings in a baseball game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 14, 2026.

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US: Strong Storms Hit Greater Chicago Area, Prompting Tornado and Flood Watches

Strong storms moved across the Greater Chicago area on Tuesday, April 14, prompting Tornado and Flood Watches for multiple counties in the region. A ground stop was also issued at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms.

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Japan-Oman talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 14, 2026, after phone talks with Oman Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said. They agreed to work toward ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.