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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela celebrates with champagne after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela raises the victor's trophy after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela sheds tears after his country won its first World Baseball Classic title with a 3-2 victory over the United States in the final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Italy

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela hits an RBI infield single in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Italy at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 16, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela hits a leadoff home run in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Japan at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after allowing a leadoff home run to Venezuela's Ronald Acuna Jr. in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Nicaragua at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua

Ronald Acuna Jr. (21) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Nicaragua at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Nicaragua at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Nicaragua

Ronald Acuna Jr. of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the third inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool D game against Nicaragua at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 9, 2026.

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Dominican Republic: Tropical Storm Melissa Batters, Causing Damage and Disruptions 2

Tropical Storm Melissa swept through the Dominican Republic, toppling trees, traffic lights, and triggering small landslides. Authorities closed schools and government offices across several provinces as the storm disrupted water systems and threatened severe flooding. Melissa is expected to strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane this weekend as it lashes the Caribbean with heavy rain and destructive winds.

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Indonesia: Mt. Lewotobi Erupts, Triggers Highest Alert and Spews Ash High Into Sky

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara, erupted late Tuesday, October 15, and again early Wednesday, spewing ash up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Indonesia’s volcanology agency raised the alert to its highest level after detecting deep tremors that signaled possible explosive activity.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to second base on a single by Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB All-Star Game

National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to second base on a single by Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of Major League Baseball's All-Star Game against the American League at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 15, 2025.

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US: Severe Weather Warning for Houston Area With Hail, High Winds, Tornado Risk

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Houston area until evening of Monday, May 5. It brought hail, damaging winds, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

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US: Sunset Fire Ignites In Hollywood Hills, Triggering Mandatory Evacuation Orders

A brush fire, dubbed the Sunset Fire, broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, January 8, triggering mandatory evacuation orders.

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Philippines: Thunderstorms Hit, Bringing Intense Rainfall To Central Regions

The regions of Visayas, Bicol, Calabarzon, and Mimaropa may experience cloudy skies with scattered rains as isolated thunderstorms hit. According to reports, heavy rainfall of 100 to 200 mm was expected in Northern Samar on Monday.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves lifts the base out of the dirt after stealing second during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 27, 2023. He became the first player in MLB history to record 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a single season.

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Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves steals second base during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 27, 2023. He became the first player in MLB history to record 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a single season.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Braves

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani gets Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves to ground out in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 2022.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Braves

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani strikes out Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 2022.

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star Series

Kenta Maeda (L) congratulates Ronald Acuna Jr. after the latter hit a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series in Nagoya on Nov. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star Series

Ronald Acuna Jr. hits a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: MLB-Japan All-Star Series

Ronald Acuna Jr. (R) celebrates with Eugenio Suarez after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series at Nagoya Dome on Nov. 15, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo