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US: Brush Fire Near Getty Center in Los Angeles Prompts Evacuation Warnings 2

A brush fire broke out on Wednesday, September 9, near the Getty Center along the northbound 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation warnings. The Getty Center closed as crews battled the blaze.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia. (Kyodo)

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Basketball: National Sports Festival

Basketball: National Sports Festival

ODAWARA, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Yuta Tabuse (4) of Akita dribbles past some Yamaguchi defenders during a boys' division basketball game at the Autumn National Sports Festival at Odawara Sports Center Gymnasium in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Oct. 26, 1998.

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Basketball: National high school invitational tourney

Basketball: National high school invitational tourney

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Yuta Tabuse (13) of Noshiro Technical High School scores in the second half of a basketball game against Fukushima Technical High School during the final of the national high school invitational tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Dec. 28, 1996.

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Basketball: National high school invitational tourney

Basketball: National high school invitational tourney

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Yuta Tabuse (4) of Noshiro Technical High School shoots past a defender in the first half of a basketball game against Funabashi Municipal High School during the final of the national high school invitational tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Dec. 28, 1998.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (2nd from L) celebrates with teammates following their win in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the last seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates his team's win in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the last seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates his team's win in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the last seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (R) and Roki Sasaki watch a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (R) and Roki Sasaki watch from a dugout a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (R) and Roki Sasaki watch from a dugout a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds from the dugout at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 9, 2026. Ohtani is headed to the injured list with multiple injuries after being left out of the lineup that day for the sixth time in the past seven games.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - Video shows a collapsed river embankment in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 9, 2026, following torrential rain that hit the region the previous day. (Kyodo)

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50th anniversary of death of Mao Zedong

SHAOSHAN, China, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People gather in a square in Shaoshan, Hunan Province, holding up portraits of Mao Zedong, founder of the Communist-led People's Republic of China, on Sept. 8, 2026, a day before the 50th anniversary of his death. (Kyodo)

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Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie

NISHINOMIYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie smiles as he meets the press in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2026. Horie, 88, said he plans to sail solo and nonstop across the Pacific Ocean on a yacht next spring, in an attempt to break the world record he set four years earlier for the oldest person to accomplish the feat. (Kyodo)

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region. (Kyodo)

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US: Hurricane Lowell Leaves Damage in Kauai 2

Hurricane Lowell battered Kauai unleashing 92mph winds that downed power lines and uprooted trees across the island, while surging surf flooded oceanfront homes and hotels along the south shore.

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China: Workers Caught Off Guard as Doors and Windows Collapse During Unloading

Two workers in Fuyang, Anhui, were unloading a stack of doors and windows when the materials suddenly shifted and collapsed on top of one of them. The incident occurred on July 31, 2026. One worker was pinned beneath the fallen frames while the other narrowly avoided being trapped. The uninjured worker immediately began lifting the fallen materials by hand to free his colleague.

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China: Cat Groomed Into Dinosaur-Style Haircut

A cat in Fuzhou, Fujian, was groomed into the shape of a dinosaur, filmed on May 13, 2026. The fur on its back was trimmed into stegosaurus-like spikes, while its belly and sides were shaved bare. The cat appeared reluctant about its new look, standing up with a resigned expression as its owner teased it.

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China: Disabled Cat Walks on Front Paws in Handstand

Filmed on July 27, 2025, in Urumqi, Xinjiang, this video captures the unique and inspiring journey of a cat named Nunu. Born with a congenital deformity that left its hind legs unable to function, Nunu was rescued from the streets and has since taught itself to navigate the world in a truly remarkable way. The footage shows Nunu moving down a hallway entirely on its front paws in a perfect handstand. With its hind legs lifted and suspended in the air, Nunu uses its two front paws to bear its entire body weight, alternating them in a steady, rhythmic motion to propel itself forward. Its front legs are visibly strong and muscular, allowing it to maintain a steady balance and walk with surprising agility. The video beautifully highlights Nunu's incredible resilience and optimistic spirit, turning a severe physical challenge into a heartwarming display of strength and determination.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

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Australia's Ambassador to Japan holds a press conference

Australia's Ambassador to Japan holds a press conference

Australia's Ambassador to Japan Andrew Shearer holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, on Sept. 9, 2026.

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Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese researcher Takehisa Kitazawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attends a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research. Kitazawa shared the award with fellow Chugai researchers Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese researcher Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attends a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research. Kitazawa shared the award with fellow Chugai researchers Kunihiro Hattori and Takehisa Kitazawa for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winner of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese researcher Kunihiro Hattori of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attends a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research. Hattori shared the award with fellow Chugai researchers Takehisa Kitazawa and Tomoyuki Igawa for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

Japanese winners of U.S. Lasker Award

(From L) Japanese researchers Takehisa Kitazawa, Kunihiro Hattori and Tomoyuki Igawa of Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. attend a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2026, after receiving the Lasker Award for clinical medical research for their contributions to the development of a treatment for hemophilia.

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U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (R) and Seiko Takase ring the Peace Bell during a ceremony for global peace at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 9, 2026. The bell was donated to the United Nations in 1954 by Takase's father, Chiyoji Nakagawa, a former mayor of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture in western Japan.

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U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (R) and Seiko Takase ring the Peace Bell during a ceremony for global peace at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 9, 2026. The bell was donated to the United Nations in 1954 by Takase's father, Chiyoji Nakagawa, a former mayor of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture in western Japan.

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U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Peace Bell ceremony

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres (R) and Seiko Takase ring the Peace Bell during a ceremony for global peace at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 9, 2026. The bell was donated to the United Nations in 1954 by Takase's father, Chiyoji Nakagawa, a former mayor of Uwajima, Ehime Prefecture in western Japan.

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Asian Games: Aichi-Nagoya Games

Asian Games: Aichi-Nagoya Games

Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2026, shows Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan. The venue will host the basketball and judo competitions at the Asian Games, to be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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Asian Games: Aichi-Nagoya Games

Asian Games: Aichi-Nagoya Games

Photo taken on Sept. 9, 2026, shows Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan. The venue will host the basketball and judo competitions at the Asian Games, to be held mainly in Aichi Prefecture from Sept. 19 to Oct. 4.

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Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Isao Harimoto is pictured during a baseball game featuring former Japanese professional players in Tokyo on July 27, 2026. Harimoto, a Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer who set the Nippon Professional Baseball career hits record with 3,085 hits in 2,752 games, died on Sept. 9, at age 86.

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Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Isao Harimoto celebrates after being inducted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in Tokyo in January 1990, in front of the plaque of fellow Hall of Famer Shigeru Mizuhara. Harimoto, who set the Nippon Professional Baseball career hits record with 3,085 hits in 2,752 games, died on Sept. 9, 2026, aged 86.

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Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Isao Harimoto (R), is pictured with Shohei Ohtani of the Nippon Ham Fighters in February 2013 in Kunigami, Okinawa Prefecture. Harimoto, a Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer who set the Nippon Professional Baseball career hits record with 3,085 hits in 2,752 games, died on Sept. 9, 2026, aged 86.

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Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Harimoto dies

Japanese baseball great Isao Harimoto (R), is pictured with Shohei Ohtani of the Nippon Ham Fighters in February 2013 in Kunigami, Okinawa Prefecture. Harimoto, a Japanese Baseball Hall of Famer who set the Nippon Professional Baseball career hits record with 3,085 hits in 2,752 games, died on Sept. 9, 2026, aged 86.

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