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US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Astronaut to research at alma mater

TOKYO, Japan - Astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, who stayed aboard the International Space Station in April 2010, speaks at a press conference at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2010. Yamazaki said she will temporarily suspend her work at the space agency as she will engage in space exploration research at her alma mater the University of Tokyo.

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Wakamatsu sacked as Mariners manager

SEATTLE, United States - This April 2009 file photo shows Don Wakamatsu, who was dismissed as manager of the baseball club Seattle Mariners on Aug. 9, 2010.

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Japanese furniture makers target rich consumers in China

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - The Asahikawa Furniture Center, in this photo taken April 9, 2010, displays a wide variety of products from in and around Asahikawa in Hokkaido.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hitless against Cleveland Indians

AHAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui walks to first after drawing a walk in the sixth inning of a game against the Cleveland Indians at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 27, 2010. Matsui was hitless in a 9-2 loss to the Indians.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui hitless against Cleveland Indians

ANAHEIM, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui reacts after being tagged out by Cleveland Indians catcher Lou Marson (back to camera) to end the fourth inning of their game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 27, 2010. Matsui was hitless in a 9-2 loss to the Indians.

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Panda bus offers free rides to sightseers in Tokyo's Asakusa district

TOKYO, Japan - A bus in the shape of a giant panda runs under the gate of Imado Shrine in Tokyo's Asakusa district on April 9, 2010. The bus offers free rides on a circular route stopping at eight main tourist spots in the district including the Thunder Gate of Sensoji Temple, the old Hanayashiki amusement park and Imado Shrine, popular among young women who believe it can help them to tie the knot.

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China's 1st qtr GDP up 11.9% on year

BEIJING, China - Chinese consumers look at condominium models during a real estate business event in Beijing on April 9, 2010. The Chinese government said April 15 that the country's economy expanded 11.9 percent in the January to March period from a year earlier.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki leaps to catch a liner off the bat of Texas Rangers leftfielder David Murphy during the seventh inning of their game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the team lost 2-9.

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Mariners' Ichiro 1-for-4 against Rangers

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki singles to center in the first inning in a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 11, 2010. Ichiro went 1-for-4 as the team lost 2-9.

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Playwright, peace activist Hisashi Inoue dies at 75

TOKYO, Japan - April 2008 file photo shows playwright Hisashi Inoue speaking during an interview in Tokyo. Inoue, who was also a pacifist and was known for his activities promoting peace as one of the nine founding members of the Article 9 Association died of lung cancer on April 9, 2010, at his home in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. He was 75.

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Japanese teen golfer Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa ponders ahead of his tee shot on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Seattle Mariners' Suzuki goes 2-for-4

ARLINGTON, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 for his first multiple-hit game of the season as the Mariners lost 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Masui hits 2nd home run of season

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits his second home run of the season with a solo shot off Gio Gonzalez in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 9, 2010. Matsui finished 1-for-4 as the Angels lost 4-10.

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Masui hits 2nd home run of season

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels rounds the bases after hitting his second home run of the season with a solo shot off Gio Gonzalez in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 9, 2010. Matsui finished 1-for-4 as the Angels lost 4-10.

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Masui hits season's 2nd home run

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels is congratulated after hitting his second home run of the season with a solo shot off Gio Gonzalez in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 9, 2010. Matsui finished 1-for-4 as the Angels lost 4-10.

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tips his cap as he walks onto the 18th green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead.

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Masui hits 2nd home run of season

ANAHEIM, United States - Hideki Matsui of the Los Angeles Angels hits his second home run of the season with a solo shot off Gio Gonzalez in the second inning of a game against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on April 9, 2010. Matsui finished 1-for-4 as the Angels lost 4-10.

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Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets rookie left-hander Hisanori Takahashi pitches in a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in the New York City borough of Queens on April 9, 2010. Takahashi threw a perfect seventh in an 8-2 rout of the Nationals that marked his third appearance in as many days.

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Mets' Takahashi pitches against Nationals

NEW YORK, United States - New York Mets rookie left-hander Hisanori Takahashi pitches in a game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field in the New York City borough of Queens on April 9, 2010. Takahashi threw a perfect seventh in an 8-2 rout of the Nationals that marked his third appearance in as many days.

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Dodgers' Kuroda makes strong season debut

MIAMI, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2010. Kuroda won his season debut for the third year in a row with eight solid innings in a 7-3 victory over the Marlins.

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Dodgers' Kuroda makes strong season debut

MIAMI, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2010. Kuroda won his season debut for the third year in a row with eight solid innings in a 7-3 victory over the Marlins.

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

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Italy's Manassero becomes youngest golfer to make cut at Masters

AUGSUTA, United States - Italian 16-year-old Matteo Manassero acknowledges spectators during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Manassero, who shot a 76 to tie for 40th on 3-over 147, became the youngest player to make the cut at the event, after South African Bobby Cole, who did it in 1967 aged 18 years and 10 months.

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Japanese teen golfer Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Mariners' Suzuki robs Rangers' Young with basket catch

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners infielder Ichiro Suzuki makes a basket catch on a fly out by the Texas Rangers' Michael Young in the first inning of a game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. The Mariners went down 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Dodgers' Kuroda makes strong season debut

MIAMI, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2010. Kuroda won his season debut for the third year in a row with eight solid innings in a 7-3 victory over the Marlins.

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Japanese teen golfer Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits the ball on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Japanese teen golfer Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa is tearful as it becomes apparent he will miss the cut for the second successive year after finishing the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Seattle Mariners' Suzuki goes 2-for-4

ARLINGTON, United States - Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners hits a double during the second inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2010. Suzuki went 2-for-4 for his first multiple-hit game of the season as the Mariners lost 2-6 for their fourth straight loss.

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead.

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tees off on the 10th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead.

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan takes his second shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

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Dodgers' Kuroda makes strong season debut

MIAMI, United States - Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Hiroki Kuroda pitches in a game against the Florida Marlins at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida, on April 9, 2010. Kuroda won his season debut for the third year in a row with eight solid innings in a 7-3 victory over the Marlins.

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States tees off on the first hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada performs during the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Participants in the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event acknowledge the crowd at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Vancouver Olympic silver medalist Mao Asada performs during the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Vancouver Olympic bronze medalist Daisuke Takahashi performs during the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Vancouver Olympic figure skater Akiko Suzuki performs during the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Olympic skaters perform in Stars on Ice

TOKYO, Japan - Vancouver Olympic figure skater Miki Ando performs during the U.S. Stars on Ice Japan Tour event at Yoyogi national gymnasium in Tokyo on April 9, 2010.

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Bishkek citizens mourn victims

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - People try to remove a charred motor vehicle that was set on fire in antigovernment rallies in Bishkek on April 9, 2010.

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Bishkek citizens mourn victims

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Citizens offer prayers for those who were killed in shootings by riot personnel near a government building in Bishkek on April 9, 2010. Many lashed out at President Kurmanbek Bakiyev for having snipers kill people in antigovernment rallies in the Kyrgyz capital.

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AUM remnants complain about police report

TOKYO, Japan - Hiroshi Araki, chief spokesman of a successor group of the AUM Shinrikyo cult, speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2010. The group, now called Aleph, complained about a police claim that the defunct cult was responsible for the unresolved 1995 shooting of the then national police chief, although the suspect was not identified.

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Bishkek citizens mourn victims

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Citizens offer prayers for those who were killed in shootings by riot personnel near a government building in Bishkek on April 9, 2010. Many lashed out at President Kurmanbek Bakiyev for having snipers kill people in antigovernment rallies in the Kyrgyz capital.

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Thai protesters clash with riot police

BANGKOK, Thailand - Demonstrators backing former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra confront riot police in Bangkok on April 9, 2010. Thousands of protesters thronged an area near a satellite ground station outside the capital the same day.

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Softbank's Lee blasts homer

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks slugger Lee Bum Ho belts a homer in the seventh inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on April 9, 2010. The Hawks won 6-0.