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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, center, arrives at an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, right, shakes hands with a prospective voter as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

New York City Council member Frank Morano of Staten Island listens as Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks at an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Staten Island-based artist Scott LoBaido makes remarks prior to Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, speaking at an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, meets a potential voter and her dog as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, meets a potential voter as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Looking on are Staten Island-based artist Scott LoBaido, left, and New York City Council member Frank Morano also of Staten Island. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Looking on from left is New York City Council member Frank Morano of Staten Island. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, poses for a selfie with a potential voter as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, left, poses for a photo with New York City Council member Frank Morano of Staten Island as they attend an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, speaks to a potential voter as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, hugs a supporter as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, greets potential voters as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, makes remarks as he attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Curtis Sliwa Campaigns on Staten Island

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Party nominee for Mayor of New York, New York, attends an event honoring the heritage of the Italian American community in Paradise Island, on Staten Island in New York, New York on Saturday, September 27, 2025. Earlier in the day, Sliwa promised up to $500 in rebates on congestion tolls if elected mayor. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. CHARENTE-MARITIME (17). ISLAND OF OLERON. WITH MORE THAN 100 KM OF CYCLE TRACKS, OLERON IS A PARADISE FOR CYCLISTS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. BRITTANY. FINISTERE (29) GLENAN ARCHIPELAGO. AERIAL VIEW OF THE ISLAND OF GUIRIDEN. OFF FOUESNANT, THIS ARCHIPELAGO (7 ISLETS) RESEMBLES THE PARADISIACAL LANDSCAPES OF TROPICAL COUNTRIES: A STRING OF ISLANDS, BATHED IN GREEN LAGOON WATER, TRANSPARENT AND LINED WITH WHITE SAND BEACHES. LES GLENAN, A NATURA 2000 CLASS SITE, A NATURAL SANCTUARY CONVERTED INTO A VERITABLE LABORATORY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND A PARADISE FOR BIRDS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRENCH POLYNESIA. AERIAL VIEW OF TETIAROA ATOLL. WILD AND AUTHENTIC, JUST 40 KM NORTH-EAST OF THE ISLAND OF TAHITI. DIVIDED INTO THIRTEEN MOTU (SMALL ISLETS), THE ROYAL FAMILIES OF TAHITI CAME HERE TO SEEK REFUGE. CAPTIVATED BY THE POLYNESIAN WAY OF LIFE, THE FAMOUS AMERICAN ACTOR MARLON BRANDO ACQUIRED THE ATOLL IN 1966, AFTER COMPLICATED NEGOTIATIONS, FOLLOWING THE FILMING OF THE REVOLTS OF THE BOUNTY. FAR FROM HOLLYWOOD, HE SETTLED THERE FROM 1970 TO 1990, WITH HIS POLYNESIAN PARTNER TARITA, AND SPENT SEVERAL MONTHS A YEAR ON HIS LITTLE PIECE OF PARADISE IN THE GREATEST POVERTY. IN 1999, TOGETHER WITH RICHARD BAILEY, A LEADING FIGURE IN THE LUXURY HOTEL INDUSTRY, HE BEGAN TO THINK ABOUT THE FUTURE OF THE SMALL ECOLODGE, THE LAGOON AND HOW TETIAROA COULD BECOME A CENTRE FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. WHEN BRANDO DIED IN 2004, THE PROJECT TOOK ITS COURSE, RESPECTING THE ACTOR'S WISHES AND COMMITMENT. TEN YEARS LATER, THE BRANDO OPENED ON MOTU ONETAHI: THE RESORT IS A MODEL OF INTEGRA

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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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Ai Miyazato, Uehara share 49th in LPGA season-opener 2nd round

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - Former world No. 1 Ai Miyazato of Japan hits out of the bunker on the 14th hole in the second round of the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Jan. 24, 2014.

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Ai Miyazato, Uehara share 49th in LPGA season-opener 2nd round

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - Former world No. 1 Ai Miyazato of Japan watches her tee shot on the 5th hole in the second round of the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Jan. 24, 2014.

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Flooded golf course in Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - A May 22, 2013, photo shows the ninth hole at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas flooded due to a downpour. The Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic was cut to 54 holes as a result.

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Flooded golf course in Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - A May 22, 2013, photo shows the 18th hole at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas flooded due to a downpour. The Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic was cut to 54 holes as a result.

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Flooded golf course in Bahamas

PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas - A May 22, 2013, photo shows a collapsed message board at the 18th hole green at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas after a storm. The Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic was cut to 54 holes as a result of flooding due to the storm.

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 6, 2018 shows the Sun Island scenic area in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Photo by Zhang Shu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows the Alejin Island Wetland Park in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

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CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-WETLAND CITY (CN)

(221113) -- HARBIN, Nov. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Oct. 4, 2022 shows a view of the Sun Island scenic area in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, Harbin is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. (Xinhua/Wang Jianwei)

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A glance at China's northernmost "int'l wetland city"

STORY: A glance at China's northernmost "int'l wetland city" DATELINE: Nov. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: HARBIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Harbin 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIAOHU, Director of Business Dept., Alejin Island Wetland Park Management Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI XINGCAI, Cycling enthusiast 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG ZHANJIE, Cycling enthusiast STORYLINE: Through long-term protection and restoration efforts, the city of Harbin in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province is emerging as a wetland paradise. The city was certified as an "international wetland city" in 2018. Many ecological parks in the city have become ideal places for people to do exercises, such as hiking, cycling and roller skating, as well as other recreational activities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): HE XIAOHU, Director of Business Dept., Alejin Island Wetland Park Management Co., Ltd. "The shape of the Alejin Island is fusiform. It is surrounded by water. The island is popular amon

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China-built bridges facilitate travel in Maldives

STORY: China-built bridges facilitate travel in Maldives DATELINE: April 13, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:05 LOCATION: Male CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of bridges in Maldives 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dhivehi): SAEED AHMED, Hulhumale resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HASSAN NOOREE, Male resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): UZAIR ABDULLA UWAIS, Fashion designer STORYLINE: From China-Maldives Friendship Bridge to five bridges built on Hulhumale island, China-built bridges have facilitated travel in the tropical island paradise. It all started a few years ago with the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge. Built with support from China, the opening of the bridge meant that for the first time, people could walk from the capital Male to the neighboring island of Hulhumale. Hulhumale is a man-made island constructed by pumping sand from the seabed and built partly as a response to rising sea levels. It is now the most important emerging city in the country. Since the end of last year, five bridges built by the China State Co

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Paradise turned to hell after war brought starvation to Palau

Fuyuko Hiroichi, 78, whose parents were among the prewar Japanese settlers in Palau, is pictured in the Pacific island nation's Koror in February 2015. Her mother had no choice but to entrust Hiroichi and her two elder sisters to a native Palauan couple's care during the Pacific War as a lack of food caused her father and two of her siblings to die of malnutrition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Nomura retains top spot in Bahamas

Japan's Harukyo Nomura tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island on Jan. 29, 2016. Nomura was in a three-way tie for the lead at 8 under at the halfway point of the 72-hole U.S. LPGA event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Nomura retains top spot in Bahamas

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic at Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island on Jan. 29, 2016. Nomura was in a three-way tie for the lead at 8 under at the halfway point of the 72-hole U.S. LPGA event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Nomura at Pure Silk Bahamas Classic

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits a tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic golf tournament at Ocean Club GC in Paradise Island, Bahama, on Jan. 28, 2016. Seven players including Nomura and compatriot Mika Miyazato were tied for first after the round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Miyazato at Pure Silk Bahamas Classic

Mika Miyazato of Japan hits a tee shot on the 10th hole during the first round of the Pure Silk Bahamas Classic golf tournament at Ocean Club GC in Paradise Island, Bahama, on Jan. 28, 2016. Seven players including Miyazato and compatriot Harukyo Nomura were tied for first after the round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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M. Miyazato sinks birdie putt in final round of Bahamas LPG Classic

Mika Miyazato of Japan sinks a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on Feb. 8, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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A. Miyazato in action in final round of Bahamas LPG Classic

Ai Miyazato of Japan makes an approach shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on Feb. 8, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Ai Miyazato in darkness-delayed Bahamas LPGA Classic

Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 16th hole in the second round of the Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, frequently suspended due to darkness, at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island, the Bahamas, on Feb. 6, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokomine reacts after sinking par putt at Bahamas LPGA Classic

Sakura Yokomine of Japan heaves a sigh of relief after sinking a par putt on the 12th hole during the opening round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on Feb. 5, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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M. Miyazato hits tee shot in 1st round of Bahamas LPGA Classic

Mika Miyazato of Japan hits her tee shot on the second hole during the opening round of the Bahamas LPGA Classic at the Ocean Club Golf Course on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on Feb. 5, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Lincicome wins LPGA season opener in Bahamas

Brittany Lincicome of the United States holds the winner's trophy for the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic at Ocean Club Golf Course in Paradise Island, Bahamas, on Jan. 29, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo