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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 7

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 6

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater. Drivers stranded on Jackie Robinson Parkway were forced to climb onto the roofs of their vehicles.

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US: Crowd Helps Boy Finish National Anthem at Oklahoma Softball Game

An 11-year-old boy broke down in tears while singing the national anthem at a University of Oklahoma softball game on Sunday, May 17. The crowd stepped in to help him finish the song. After the performance, members of the OU softball team embraced him and head coach Patty Gasso offered words of encouragement. Oklahoma went on to beat Michigan 8-1 to advance to the super regional.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Guterres in Tokyo

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 4

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 5

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 3

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Flash Floods Inundate New York City After Powerful Storm 2

A powerful storm triggered flash flooding across New York City on Wednesday, May 20, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an emergency declaration. Multiple neighborhoods were inundated, with footage from Brooklyn showing streets completely underwater.

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US: Late-Season Winter Storm Batters Wyoming, Bringing Heavy Snow

A powerful late-season winter storm hit Wyoming on Monday, May 18, bringing heavy snow and gusty winds, dangerous travel conditions, and power outages. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings and a blizzard warning across multiple regions of the state.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, alongside Empress Masako, addresses a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plant saplings at a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plant saplings at a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, alongside Empress Masako, addresses a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito, alongside Empress Masako, addresses a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito plants a sapling at a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito plants a sapling at a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave at a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

A national tree-planting ceremony is held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, with the attendance of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

A national tree-planting ceremony is held in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, with the attendance of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito addresses a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan emperor, empress at tree-planting ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a national tree-planting ceremony in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, on May 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Nagahama health center in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on May 16, 2026. The imperial couple was visiting the western Japan prefecture on a two-day trip and was scheduled to attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers upon arriving at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture on May 16, 2026. The imperial couple was visiting the western Japan prefecture on a two-day trip to attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day, among other events.

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Nagahama health center in Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on May 16, 2026. The imperial couple was visiting the western Japan prefecture on a two-day trip and was scheduled to attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers upon arriving at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture on May 16, 2026. The imperial couple was visiting the western Japan prefecture on a two-day trip to attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day, among other events.

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture on May 16, 2026, for a two-day visit that includes attendance at a national tree-planting ceremony in the western Japan city of Matsuyama the following day. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture on May 16, 2026, for a two-day visit that includes attendance at a national tree-planting ceremony in the western Japan city of Matsuyama the following day. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan emperor, empress visit Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Matsuyama Airport in Ehime Prefecture on May 16, 2026, for a two-day visit that includes attendance at a national tree-planting ceremony in the western Japan city of Matsuyama the following day. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

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Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

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Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan emperor, empress depart for Ehime

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted at Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 16, 2026, before departing for a two-day trip to Ehime Prefecture, where they will attend a national tree-planting ceremony the following day.

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US: Episode 47 of Kīlauea Eruption Sends Lava Fountains and Ash

Episode 47 of the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, Hawaii, lasted nine hours, beginning at 3:27 p.m. HST on Wednesday, May 14, and ending at 12:27 a.m. HST on Thursday, May 15. Lava fountained from the north vent, with fine ash and Peleʻs hair falling in communities to the northeast of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu(C), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu (R), the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Football: Moriyasu announces World Cup squad

Hajime Moriyasu, the manager of Japan's national football team, announces the 26-man squad to play at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States in June and July during a press conference in Tokyo on May 15, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. and Chinese national flags are hoisted at Tiananmen Square in Beijing during U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026.

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Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)=April 28,2026,Kyoto

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Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)=April 28,2026,Kyoto

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