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US: Brush Fire Erupts In Del Mar Heights, San Diego 3

A brush fire erupted in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood in San Diego on Tuesday morning, June 25. The fire near Mira Montana Drive off Del Mar Heights Road prompted the mandatory evacuation of 2,500 residents from the area. The fire's forward progress was stopped by about 5:30 p.m. and all evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted by 7:20 p.m.

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Singer to hold 20th concert for recovery from Kobe quake

KOBE, Japan - Japanese singer-songwriter Eri Hiramatsu speaks on Dec. 4, 2014, about her 20th concert to be held in Kobe, her hometown, in support of the western Japan city's reconstruction from the devastation of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on Jan. 17, 2015, the 20th anniversary of the disaster.

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Nishikori ready for Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia - Kei Nishikori, who in 2014 became the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final, practices on Jan. 4, 2015, prior to the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Australia starting the same day.

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Nishikori ready for Brisbane International

BRISBANE, Australia - Kei Nishikori, who in 2014 became the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam final, practices on Jan. 4, 2015, prior to the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Australia starting the same day.

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Alleged camera thief Tomita's trial date set for Jan. 12

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese swimmer Naoya Tomita, who was indicted for stealing a camera during the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, speaks to reporters in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 4, 2014. The first court hearing for Tomita, who has asserted his innocence since returning to Japan, will be held in Incheon on Jan. 12.

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Obokata agrees to retract primary STAP cell paper

TOKYO, Japan - In this file photo taken in Kobe in western Japan on Jan. 28, 2014, Japanese scientist Haruko Obokata briefs reporters on the production of so-called STAP cells capable of developing into any type of tissue. The government-backed Riken institute said on June 4, 2014, that Obokata has agreed to retract a key paper claiming STAP cell production and deliver the agreed document to co-authors of the paper.

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NY Times corrections 161 years later

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows The New York Times' article in the Corrections section on March 4, 2014, to report misspellings in an article on Jan. 20, 1853. The paper says the article published 161 years ago recounting the story of Solomon Northup misspelled his surname as Northrop and the headline misspelled it as Northrup. The movie "12 Years a Slave" based on his memoir won the best picture Oscar at the 86th Academy Awards on March 2.

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Sushi chefs in California have hands full with new law

LOS ANGELES, United States - Toshiaki Toyoshima (L), a 66-year-old owner of popular restaurant Sushi Gen, watches an employee making sushi with gloves at his restaurant in Los Angeles, the United States, on Feb. 4, 2014. Under a new California law implemented Jan. 1, food employees are not allowed to contact "ready-to-eat" foods with their bare hands except when washing fruits and vegetables.

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Sushi chefs in California have hands full with new law

LOS ANGELES, United States - An employee at popular restaurant Sushi Gen in Los Angeles, the United States, picks up sushi with gloves on Feb. 4, 2014. Under a new California law implemented Jan. 1, food employees are not allowed to contact "ready-to-eat" foods with their bare hands except when washing fruits and vegetables.

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A month before Sochi Olympics

SOCHI, Russia - A women poses for a photo at the Olympic monument in Sochi, Russia, on Jan. 4, 2014. The Black Sea is seen at rear. The Winter Games will be held in the resort city from Feb. 7 to 23.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2014, shows the scene where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, on Dec. 28, 2013. The 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - An 18-year-old Ecuadorian boy points on Jan. 4, 2014, to the spot where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. In the Dec. 28, 2013, incident witnessed by the boy, the 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Robbery-murder scene in Ecuador

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador - Photo taken Jan. 4, 2014, shows the scene where a Japanese couple were shot by robbers while on honeymoon in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador, on Dec. 28, 2013. The 28-year-old husband died and 27-year-old wife suffered serious injuries.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (C, wearing sunglasses) is surrounded by fans and media after arriving at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda (L, wearing sunglasses) arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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World Cup ski jump

CHAIKOVSKY, Russia - Russia's Irina Avvakumova acknowledges cheers at the podium after earning her first World Cup ski jump victory in Chaikovsky, Russia, on Jan. 4, 2014.

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Kim Yu Na perfect at S. Korean figure skating event

GOYANG, South Korea - Kim Yu Na performs during the short program at the 2014 (South) Korean Figure Skating Nationals in Goyang, South Korea, on Jan. 4, 2014. Kim, who aims for a second gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics next month following her first at the Vancouver Games in 2010, topped the standings after the short program with 80.60 points.

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Honda arrives in Italy to join AC Milan

MILAN, Italy - Japanese midfielder Keisuke Honda arrives at Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to begin his Serie A career with AC Milan.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda (C) leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for the Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Kim Yu Na perfect at S. Korean figure skating event

GOYANG, South Korea - Kim Yu Na performs during the short program at the 2014 (South) Korean Figure Skating Nationals in Goyang, South Korea, on Jan. 4, 2014. Kim, who aims for a second gold medal at the Sochi Winter Olympics next month following her first at the Vancouver Games in 2010, topped the standings after the short program with 80.60 points.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for the Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Yokozuna Hakuho gets training under way in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho practices at his Miyagino stable in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Jan. 4, 2014, as he began training for the upcoming New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. This year, the Mongolian-born yokozuna has a chance to match, or perhaps surpass, legendary yokozuna Taiho, who holds the all-time record with 32 career championships.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - A man in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire keeps a soccer ball in the air during an traditional annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. The soccer ball was used instead of a traditional ball made of deer skin in tribute to the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil this year. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Digital paintings of Japanese baseball players on display

OSAKA, Japan - Digital paintings made from photographs of celebrities such as Japanese pro baseball players are put on display at a department store in Osaka on Jan. 4, 2014, for a fundraising charity event to build a care facility for children who lost their parents in the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - People in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire kick a soccer ball, instead of a traditional ball made of deer skin, in an annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. The soccer ball was used in tribute to the World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil this year. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Traditional Kemari event held at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - People in Heian era (eighth to 12th century) aristocratic attire kick a ball made of deer skin in a traditional annual "Kemari-hajime" event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2014. In Kemari, players continue kicking the mari (ball) in the air to a fixed height as many times as possible.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda departs from Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, for Milan, Italy, on Jan. 4, 2014, as the Serie A football club AC Milan have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - People see off Keisuke Honda (L) at Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Jan. 4, 2014, as he leaves for Milan, Italy, to play for the Serie A football club AC Milan.

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Honda leaves Japan to play for AC Milan

NARITA, Japan - Keisuke Honda waves as he leaves Narita International Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Jan. 4, 2014, to play for Italian football club AC Milan. The Serie A club have begun necessary procedures with the Italian Football Federation to complete the signing of Honda.

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Police, fire authorities examine fire site in central Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A bullet train on the Tokaido Shinkansen line runs on Jan. 4, 2014, by the site near the JR Yurakucho Station in central Tokyo where the previous day a fire caused bullet train service to be suspended for about five hours.

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Returning New Year's travelers reach peak

TOKYO, Japan - Passengers get off a Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in central Tokyo on Jan. 4, 2014, as the peak of travelers returning from the New Year's holidays continued. Vacationers and people who visited family members flooded airports, highways and train stations.

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Returning New Year's travelers reach peak

TOKYO, Japan - A platform of the Tokaido Shinkansen line at JR Tokyo Station in central Tokyo is flooded with travelers on Jan. 4, 2014, as they returned from their hometowns and resort areas. The peak of travelers returning from the New Year's holidays continued before Jan. 6 when most people begin work for the year.

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Money counting at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Bank employees count money thrown into offertory boxes by well-wishers during the first three days of the new year on Jan. 4, 2014, at Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. It will take four or five days to tally the money.

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Money counting at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Bank employees count money thrown into offertory boxes by well-wishers during the first three days of the new year on Jan. 4, 2014, at Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shinto shrine in Kyoto. It will take four or five days to tally the money.

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Decontamination work in Fukushima

SENDAI, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 4, 2011, shows workers wearing protective suits using a high-pressure water sprayer to wash the premises of the Okuma town office in Fukushima Prefecture to reduce radioactive materials in the wake of the nuclear crisis. The Environment Ministry said Jan. 26, 2012, it plans to complete decontamination activities in part of the evacuation zones around the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant by March 2014.