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China: Quick-Thinking Passerby Saves Baby From Stroller Staircase Fall

A passerby in Shangrao, China saved a baby on January 17, 2026, when a stroller tipped down a staircase. He instinctively extended his foot to cushion the fall, preventing serious injury.

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China: Massive Sandstorm Engulfs City in Xinjiang, Turning Day Into Darkness

This is the shocking moment that a towering wall of sandstorm swept across a city in China, rapidly engulfing buildings and streets as strong winds pushed the dense dust forward. On April 17, 2026, in Xinjiang, China, the video captured a powerful sandstorm advancing toward an urban area, forming what appeared to be a massive moving wall of dust. The sky quickly darkened as the storm rolled in, with visibility dropping sharply. Buildings in the distance were gradually swallowed by the thick haze, while the fast-moving sand created an overwhelming sense of pressure and urgency. The footage showcased how the sandstorm surged forward in waves, covering roads, infrastructure, and entire neighborhoods within moments. According to the local meteorological bureau, wind speeds during the event had reached up to 25.2 meters per second, contributing to the intensity and rapid spread of the sandstorm. The video ended with the city almost completely obscured by the dust, leaving only faint outlines of buildings visible through the thick, swirling sand.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) leaves the field with manager Dave Roberts (30) after victory over the San Francisco Giants in a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026. Ohtani went hitless in five at-bats.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) returns to the dugout after flying out in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 23, 2026.

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US: Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain to San Francisco Bay Area

A storm system brought isolated heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms to the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 21.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) flies out against San Francisco Giants starter Landen Roupp (L) in the fifth inning of a baseball game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 21, 2026.

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RECAP: Canadian Woman Killed in Shooting at Mexico’s Teotihuacán Pyramid Complex

A Canadian woman was killed and 13 people injured after a gunman opened fire at the ancient pyramid complex of Teotihuacán in Mexico on Monday, April 20. The shooter, identified as Julio César Jasso Ramírez, killed himself after the attack.

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Japan: Sirens Blare as Tsunami Warning Issued After Powerful Earthquake 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate.

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International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

Yuji Iwasawa (L), president of the International Court of Justice, shakes hands with Antonio Guterres, U.N. Secretary General, in The Hague in the Netherlands on April 17, 2026.

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International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

Yuji Iwasawa (L), president of the International Court of Justice, is pictured with Dutch King Willem-Alexander (C) in The Hague in the Netherlands on April 17, 2026.

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International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

Yuji Iwasawa (L), president of the International Court of Justice, is pictured with Dutch King Willem-Alexander (C) in The Hague in the Netherlands on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses after hitting a double off Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a double off Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses after hitting a double off Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a double off Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano (front) in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a double off Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano (front) in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano allows a double to Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano allows a double to Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 17, 2026, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano allows a double to Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano allows a single to Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (back) in the second inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Colorado Rockies starter Tomoyuki Sugano allows a double to Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani in the first inning of a baseball game at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Vietnamese ambassador to U.N.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United Nations Do Hung Viet holds a press conference in New York on April 17, 2026.

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IMFC meeting in Washington

Saudi Arabian Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks during a press conference in Washington on Apri 17, 2026, following a meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee, which he chaired.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Tears Through Belton, Missouri, Leaving Trail of Destruction

An EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, on Friday, April 17, causing structural and tree damage through a neighborhood and a historic cemetery. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which was part of an intense line of thunderstorms moving across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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US: Destructive EF-2 Tornado Tears Through Lena, Illinois, Causing Widespread Damage

An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois, on Friday, April 17, causing significant damage to trees and homes, including several houses that lost their entire roof structure. No fatalities or serious injuries were reported, though thousands of customers were left without power in Stephenson County.

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US: Tornado-Producing Storm Sweeps Through Kansas City Metropolitan Area

A tornado-producing storm swept through the Kansas City metropolitan area on Friday, April 17. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado struck Belton, Missouri, as an intense line of thunderstorms moved through the region.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Rockies

Photo taken on April 17, 2026, shows a snow-covered Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

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US: Spring Snowstorm Hits Colorado, Causing Slick Roads Across the State 2

Colorado received spring snow on Friday, April 17, causing slick roads across the state.

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Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan players are pictured after losing to the United States in a women's football international friendly in Commerce City, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

U.S. defender Naomi Girma (4) opens the scoring in the second half of a women's football international friendly against Japan in Commerce City, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan goalkeeper Chika Hirao (2nd from R) reacts after conceding the opening goal in the second half of a women's football international friendly against the United States in Commerce City, Colorado, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (5) is greeted by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is greeted by teammates in the dugout after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami hits a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Athletics

Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami (R) rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on April 17, 2026.