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RECAP: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Hammers CNMI and Guam

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, struck the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday night, April 14, packing sustained winds of up to 150 mph (240 kph). The storm flipped cars, toppled utility poles, downed power lines, and ripped off roofs across Saipan — a U.S. territory of about 43,000 people. Roads were impassable and widespread power and water outages were reported. Guam was also hit with tropical force winds.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Batters CNMI and Guam With Destructive Weather 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku slammed into the Northern Mariana Islands on Tuesday, April 14, lashing Saipan and Tinian with 150 mph sustained winds and torrential rain. Reported damage includes shredded roofs and widespread flooding. While Guam avoided a direct hit, the island still faced high winds and flash floods. President Trump approved emergency disaster declarations for both Guam and the CNMI on April 12.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams CNMI, With Ferocious Winds and Heavy Rain 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought ferocious winds and heavy rain to the Northern Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean as it passed over Tinian and Saipan on Tuesday, April 14. Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota. Some 303 residents evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Slams CNMI, With Ferocious Winds and Heavy Rain

Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought ferocious winds and heavy rain to the Northern Mariana Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean as it passed over Tinian and Saipan on Tuesday, April 14. Island-wide power outages hit Saipan and Rota. Some 303 residents evacuated to shelters in Saipan and Tinian, while around 400 tourists remain stranded after all four international airlines suspended operations.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Tennis: Nishikori

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori meets the press in Bradenton, Florida, on April 7, 2026, after beating Nicolas Kicker of Argentina in the men's singles round of 32 at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament.

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China: Cat Unexpectedly Grabs Ball During Tennis Game in Lijiang

On February 3, 2026, a video captured in Lijiang, China, two young men playing tennis under bright sunshine with snow-covered mountains in the distance. During the match, a cat lounging near the court quickly grabbed a tennis ball that rolled out of bounds, holding it tightly like a toy.

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) plays table tennis with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ugo Humbert (FRA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ugo Humbert (FRA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ugo Humbert (FRA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Giovanni MPETSHI PERRICARD (FRA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Ben Shelton (USA) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

2026 Australian Open - Day 3 - Melbourne

Gael Monfils (FRA) played his last match in Australia losing to Dane Sweeny (AUS) during his first round match at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on January 20, 2026. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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