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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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Vets reopen clinic away from home in Fukushima

KORIYAMA, Japan - Veterinarian Michiko Watanabe examines a cat found in the evacuation zone set after the accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, on Jan. 9, 2014 at her animal clinic in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. Together with her vet husband, Watanabe reopened the clinic in April 2012, a year after they evacuated their hometown near the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant following the March 2011 disaster.

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Amazon distribution depot

NAGOYA, Japan - U.S. online retailer Amazon.com Inc.'s distribution subsidiary shows reporters its distribution depot in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on April 9, 2013. The facility began operation in November 2012.

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China's April-June economic growth slows to 7.6%

BEIJING, Canada - Photo shows a worker at a construction site of a condominium in Beijing on July 9, 2012. China's economic growth further slowed in the April-June quarter of 2012, expanding 7.6 percent from a year earlier compared to the 8.1 percent rise in the first quarter, according to government data released on July 13.

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China auto sales up 5% in April

BEIJING, China - Visitors flock to an international auto show in Beijing in April 2012. China's auto sales in April increased 5.2 percent year-on-year to reach 1,624,400 units, according to figures released on May 9, 2012, by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

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Hamaoka nuclear plant

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo shows a seawall under construction 18 meters above sea level at Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 9, 2012.

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Hamaoka nuclear plant

NAGOYA, Japan - Photo shows Chubu Electric Power Co.'s Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 9, 2012. A seawall 18 meters above sea level is under construction to prepare for a possible tsunami.

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After bomb explosion in Thailand

HAT YAI, Thailand - Workers clear a hotel in Hat Yai city in southern Thailand's Songkhla Province on April 9, 2012, after an explosion at the site on March 31.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki faces off against Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (far R) during the first inning of Darvish's major league debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. They met for the first time in regular season games.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish heads for the mound to pitch in his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - An image of Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is displayed on the scoreboard before his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012.

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Quake charity concert in N.Y.

NEW YORK, United States - Japanese singer Tokiko Kato (front C) and around 300 members of choirs from Japan and the United States hold a charity concert in New York's Carnegie Hall on April 9, 2012, to help rebuild northeastern Japan following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish throws the first pitch during the first inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, making his major league debut.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single off Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish during the first inning of Darvish's major league debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. They met for the first time in regular season games.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki hits an infield single off Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish during the first inning of Darvish's major league debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. They met for the first time in regular season games.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (R) is spoken to by manager Ron Washington after giving up four runs in the first inning of Darvish's major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish has a determined look on his face during the first inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. To the left is catcher Mike Napoli.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (L) scores during the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, in which Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (R) made his major league debut.

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Darvish hot dog

ARLINGTON, United States - Photo shows a Yu Dog, a hot dog named after Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, at a restaurant at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. The hot dog contains a sausage wrapped in fried won ton with seaweed, served with chopsticks. Darvish made a winning debut the same day as a starter in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark. He allowed five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish hot dog

ARLINGTON, United States - A Texas Rangers fan eats a Yu Dog, a hot dog named after Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish, at a restaurant at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. The hot dog contains a sausage wrapped in fried won ton with seaweed, served with chopsticks. Darvish made a winning debut the same day as a starter in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark. He allowed five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitchers Yu Darvish (R) and Neftali Feliz exchange high-fives after beating the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Darvish made his winning major league debut, allowing five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish (R) chats with catcher Yorvit Torrealba (L) during the ninth inning of a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Darvish made his winning major league debut, allowing five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, making his major league debut. Darvish allowed five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish wins major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish answers reporters' questions at a press conference at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, after his major league winning debut against the Seattle Mariners. Darvish allowed five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (11) receives a standing ovation from fans after being replaced during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish wins major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish answers reporters' questions at a press conference at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, after his major league winning debut against the Seattle Mariners. Darvish allowed five runs and eight hits with four walks while striking out five in 5-2/3 innings in an 11-5 victory.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish returns to the bench after being replaced during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (far R) celebrates with teammates after his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners, in which Texas won 11-5, at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Fans hold a sign of support for Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Yu Darvish during his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, making his major league debut.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (L) is pictured after being replaced during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (L) and manager Ron Washington are pictured on the bench after Darvish was replaced during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (R) leaves the mound after being told of his retirement by manager Ron Washington (L) during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish celebrates on the bench after Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer for Texas to tie the score at 5 in the third inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (11) receives a standing ovation from fans after being replaced during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (far R) leaves the mound during the sixth inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. Texas won 11-5.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (L) talks with pitching coach Mike Maddux (C) during the first inning of his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. To the right is catcher Mike Napoli.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (C) talks with catcher Mike Napoli during the first inning of Darvish's major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. In the background, Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (R) scores.

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Ichiro vs. Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish (11) looks in the direction of a ball hit by Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (L), which became an infield single, during the first inning of Darvish's major league debut at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012. They met for the first time in regular season games.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki (front) scores during the first inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, in which Rangers starter Yu Darvish (back) made his major league debut.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, making his major league debut.

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Darvish makes major league debut

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers starter Yu Darvish pitches in a game against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012, making his major league debut.

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Rangers fans cheer Darvish

ARLINGTON, United States - Texas Rangers fans show off a sign to cheer on rookie pitcher Yu Darvish before his major league debut against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, on April 9, 2012.

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Turkish PM in China

BEIJING, China - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (front R) inspects an honor guard at a welcoming ceremony in Beijing on April 9, 2012, escorted by Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao (front L).

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Toyota produces SUVs in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Toyota Motor Corp. unveils its Fortuner sport utility vehicle during a ceremony at a plant in Cairo on April 9, 2012. Toyota Motor has started manufacturing the Fortuner in Egypt, marking its first production there of automobiles with the aim of boosting local sales.

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Head massaging robot

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. unveils a robot for hair washing and head massaging at a barber shop in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 9, 2012.

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Toyota produces SUVs in Egypt

CAIRO, Egypt - Toyota Motor Corp. unveils its Fortuner sport utility vehicle during a ceremony at a plant in Cairo on April 9, 2012. Toyota Motor has started manufacturing the Fortuner in Egypt, marking its first production there of automobiles with the aim of boosting local sales.

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BMW 320i

TOKYO, Japan -BMW Japan Corp., the Japanese arm of German auto giant BMW AG, releases the new 320i sedan, a key addition to its mainstay 3 Series, in Tokyo on April 9, 2012.

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Head massaging robot

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. unveils a robot for hair washing and head massaging at a barber shop in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 9, 2012.

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Japanese tourists return from Pakistan

NARITA, Japan - A woman answers reporters' questions at Narita airport on April 9, 2012, after returning to Japan with others from Pakistan. They were among 77 Japanese, mostly tourists, stranded in northern Pakistan by sectarian violence since early the previous week and evacuated by a Pakistani military aircraft on April 8.