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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, poses for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Japan's national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata announces eight members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic manager Pujols

Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Dodgers star Ohtani meets media online

Screenshot shows Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani holding an online press conference on Nov. 25, 2025, following his announcement the previous day that he will play for defending champion Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Dodgers star Ohtani meets media online

Screenshot shows Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani holding an online press conference on Nov. 25, 2025, following his announcement the previous day that he will play for defending champion Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Baseball: WBC

World Baseball Classic President Jim Small speaks during an event in Tokyo on March 21, 2025, ahead of the next WBC, starting in March 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) meets with York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga during a visit to the club's spring training site in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) shakes hands with York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga during a visit to the club's spring training site in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata meets the press after meeting with New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga during a visit to the club's spring training site in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) and Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox are pictured at the Red Sox's spring training site in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 22, 2025. Ibata is visiting Major League Baseball spring training sites to meet with Japanese players ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch as Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (far L) visits the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (R) visits the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026. Standing next to him is Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch as Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (far L) visits the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Two-way player Shohei Ohtani plays catch as Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (2nd from L) visits the Los Angeles Dodgers' spring training site in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Japan national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata (L) shakes hands with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts during a visit to the club's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 18, 2025, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March 2026.

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US: Multiple Arrested At Pro-Palestine Protest Outside NYU Stern School Of Business

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including students and faculty members, rallied outside the New York University Stern School of Business on Monday, April 22. As the protest intensified, multiple protesters were taken into custody.