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Avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama dies at 97

People wait for the opening of the Yayoi Kusama Museum in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026. A Japanese avant-garde artist globally acclaimed for her polka dot imagery, Kusama died of multiple organ failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 14.

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a residential area submerged in floodwater in Oamishirasato in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People walk by a submerged vehicle on a flooded road in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Torrential rain pounds eastern Japan

CHIBA, Japan, Aug. 14 Kyodo - People wait for buses and other transportation in front of JR Chiba Station in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on the morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as train services remain suspended following torrential rain overnight. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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81st anniv. of Japan's WWII surrender

File photo shows Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine on Aug. 14, 2026, the eve of the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev (C) of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026, alongside silver medalist Stiliana Nikolova (L) of Bulgaria and bronze medalist Sofia Raffaeli of Italy.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany poses after winning the individual all-around gold at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Sofia Raffaeli of Italy performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Stiliana Nikolova of Bulgaria performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ribbon during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the clubs during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the ball during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Darja Varfolomeev of Germany performs with the hoop during the individual all-around final at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

(From L) Japan's Shuya Matsumoto, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, Shoon Mitsunaga and Tatsuya Murasa pose with their bronze medals for the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

(Clockwise from L) Japan's Tatsuya Murasa, Katsuhiro Matsumoto, Shoon Mitsunaga and Shuya Matsumoto celebrate after winning the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay bronze at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Tigers

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's 200-meter breaststroke gold at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026, alongside silver medalist Blake Tierney (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Ethan Ekk, also of Canada.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 200-meter backstroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan poses during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 200-meter backstroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan acknowledges the crowd during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 200-meter backstroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan acknowledges the crowd during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 200-meter backstroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Yumeki Kojima of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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