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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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Chinese envoy demands convincing explanations on Nord Stream incident

STORY: Chinese envoy demands convincing explanations on Nord Stream incident DATELINE: Feb. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:24 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Security Council Chamber 2. various of delegates 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 4. various of delegates 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations 6. various of delegates 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese/English): ZHANG JUN, China's permanent representative to the United Nations STORYLINE: A Chinese envoy on Tuesday demanded convincing explanations from relevant parties on the destruction of the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines in September 2022 and called for an international investigation. "Recently, we have come across a lot of details and relevant information concerning the Nord Stream incident, which are alarming," said Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations at Tuesday's Sec

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Chinese shuttlers reach semifinals in all categories at Indonesia Masters

STORY: Chinese shuttlers reach semifinals in all categories at Indonesia Masters DATELINE: Jan. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the venues and audiences 2. various of the games 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): HAN YUE, Chinese badminton player in Woman's Single 4. various of the games STORYLINE: Chinese shuttlers delivered another convincing performance at the 2023 Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Friday as they advanced into semifinals in all categories. In a tough battle against home favorites Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Rian Ardianto, China's Liu Yuchen and Ou Xuanyi won 11-21, 21-13, 25-23 in front of a loud home crowd in just over an hour to reach the men's doubles semifinal, facing compatriots He Jiting and Zhou Haodong, who beat Malaysian pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik on Saturday. Meanwhile, in the men's singles, Shi Yuqi bested his countryman Lu Guangzu 21-10, 21-17 and is now scheduled to face Jonatan Christie of Indonesia. Women's doubles pa

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Kan, IAEA chief Amano meet in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (R) and Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2010. Amano told Kan it is important for IAEA inspectors to visit nuclear sites in North Korea, and asked for support in convincing North Korea to accept IAEA inspections.

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Asa makes it 10-for-10 at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) muscles out Kisenosato in convincing fashion to improve to 10-0 at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2009.

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Hakuho off to flying start at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (L) makes mincemeat of Aminishiki (R) to get off to a convincing start in his bid to win consecutive titles on the first day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2009.

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Harumafuji jump-starts yokozuna bid with win at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L) forces Kisenosato out of the ring, kicking off his bid for promotion to grand champion in convincing fashion on the first day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12.

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Hakuho sends Kotoshogiku out of ring at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho (R) dispatches rank-and-filer Kotoshogiku in convincing fashion to remain one off the pace in the chase for his third consecutive title at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 14.

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Hakuho dispatches Kaio on 13th day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (in background) dispatched veteran ozeki Kaio (front) in convincing fashion, earning his 12th win at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 26.

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Uemura wins 5th straight World Cup event

VALMALENCO, Italy - Newly crowned moguls World Cup champion Aiko Uemura continued her dominance March 15, winning her fifth straight title with a convincing victory in the final event of the season. Uemura, who became the first Japanese to capture the overall World Cup moguls crown a week earlier, put the icing on the cake to a brilliant season, winning the event with a score of 24.50.

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Yoshida wins 6th straight national title

TOKYO, Japan - Reigning world and Olympic champion Saori Yoshida (L) attacks Chikako Matsukawa in the final of the 55-kg category at the wrestling national championships at Yoyogi national gymnasium annex on Dec. 23. Yoshida captured her sixth consecutive title in convincing fashion.

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Olympic champion Noguchi wins Tokyo race

TOKYO, Japan - Reigning Olympic champion Mizuki Noguchi smiles at a press conference after winning the Tokyo International Women's Marathon on Nov. 18 with a convincing run that moved her closer to a spot in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

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Hakuho wallops Wakanosato on 3rd day of Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) churns out another convincing win with a demolition of Wakanosato on the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 10.

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Deep Impact wins Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Yutaka Take waves to fans after his mount Deep Impact won the Japan Cup in convincing fashion at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 26.

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Deep Impact wins Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Deep Impact (front) brushes off all the controversy surrounding a recent failed drug test at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, winning the Japan Cup in convincing fashion at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 26.

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Asashoryu stays unbeaten at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) maintained his unbeaten record with yet another convincing win over fellow Mongolian Tokitenku (R) on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 14.

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Hakuho adds win to mark 12-2 at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho (top) pulls off a convincing win against veteran ozeki Kaio on July 22.

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Asashoryu opens up lead at Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu posts yet another convincing win over ozeki Tochiazuma to open up a two-win lead on the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 19.

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Hakuho, Miyabiyama share lead

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho (L) stays in a share of the lead with Miyabiyama with a convincing win over Tokitenku on the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17.

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Asashoryu shows Roho the exit for 2nd win at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) disposes of Russian Roho in convincing fashion for his second straight victory at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July11.

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Asashoryu blows away Tochinonada on 2nd day of summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) dispatches of Tochinonada in convincing fashion for a second straight victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 9.

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Asashoryu off to strong start at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) got off to a flying start with a convincing victory over rival Kotomitsuki on the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 8.

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Asashoryu moves closer to 5th title in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu takes another huge step towards his fifth Emperor's Cup of the year with a convincing win over Miyabiyama at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka International Center on Nov. 26.

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Koizumi seeking to bring home kin of abductees

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at his office on May 21 about his visit to Pyongyang for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, hoping to bring to Japan eight family members of five repatriated abductees and gain convincing accounts of the fates of 10 other abductees.

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(1)Kaio, Chiyo set for final-day showdown at Nagoya basho

NAGOYA, Japan - Chiyotaikai (L) posts his convincing 11th win over Tokitsuumi with a series of vicious arm thrusts on July 19 to set up a final-day Emperor's Cup showdown with fellow ozeki Kaio at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 20.

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Chiyotaikai wins at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna hopeful Chiyotaikai (L) posts a convincing win over veteran Takanonami by pushing him out of the ring in the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 12.

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Asashoryu still chasing Chiyo

OSAKA, Japan - Grand champion debutant Asashoryu throws second-ranked maegashira Takamisakari for a convincing fifth win at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium on March 14. But the Mongolian yokozuna was still left chasing front-running Chiyotaikai, who hauled down Tosanoumi to grab sole possession of the lead at 6-0.

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Musashimaru breezes through on 1st day of Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) manhandles komusubi Tosanoumi for a convincing win on the opening-day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Stadium on July 7.

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Musashimaru stays clear at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Musashimaru (R) gets back on the winning track with a convincing win over Kotomitsuki to retain a share of the lead at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 19.

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Two yokozuna keep two-way lead at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana (R) puts on another convincing display Jan. 18 against ozeki Miyabiyama, who has little choice but to surrender after making the mistake of letting the grand champion's powerful right hand take control of his sash. Taka and his rival yokozuna Musashimaru both registered solid wins to preserve their two-way tie for the lead on 12-0 with three days remaining at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Takanohana remains unbeaten

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana shows his supremacy with convincing win over newly promoted sekiwake Kotomitsuki (1-3) with a powerful throw on the fourth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 10.

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Brazil trounces Japan

Four minutes into the second half of a friendly match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 31, Brazil's midfielder Emerson (center) heads a corner curled in from the right by Rivaldo into an empty goal, with Japan's goalkeeper Takashi Shimoda (20) flapping at thin air. Brazil scored a convincing 2-0 win over Japan.

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China urges Japan to stop pushing forward ocean discharge plan of nuclear-contaminated water

STORY: China urges Japan to stop pushing forward ocean discharge plan of nuclear-contaminated water DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "China has noted the statement by the foreign ministers of PICs. It reflects the grave concern shared by the international community over Japan's disposal of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima. It makes it clear, once again, that this is not Japan's private matter, as it bears on the global marine environment and public health in the countries concerned. Regrettably, the Japanese government has failed to offer any science-based convincing explanation on the reliability of data on nuclear-contaminated water, the efficacy of the treatment system and the uncertainty of environmental impact. On the contrary, it has bee

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First post-pandemic car show opens in Serbia

STORY: First post-pandemic car show opens in Serbia DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Belgrade CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of visitors entering the Belgrade fair 2. various of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attending the opening ceremony of the fair 3. various of the visitors 4. SOUNDBITE (Serbian): ALEKSANDAR VUCIC, Serbian President STORYLINE: A biennial car and motorcycle fair opened on Thursday in Belgrade after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, offering a glimpse of new models of electric and ecologically advanced vehicles. The 7th edition of Belgrade's car and motorcycle fair was opened by the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic who highlighted Serbia's ambition to attract manufacturers of electric cars to open factories in Serbia. "I believe that we will succeed in convincing some of the global players to accept our hospitality and open their factories in our country," Vucic said. He said the fair "is the first manifestation of its kind in Europe, a

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China urges U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities

STORY: China urges U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities DATELINE: April 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:40 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: China urges the U.S. to give comprehensive and detailed clarification on its bio-military activities and stop single-handedly opposing the establishment of a multilateral verification mechanism, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): ZHAO LIJIAN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "I noticed these remarks. The U.S. has so far failed to give any convincing explanation on its bio-military activities. Undertaking consultation and cooperation to address concerns is a requirement enshrined in the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), but the U.S. has no right to evade the issue. And the U.S. remarks have so far been ambiguous and self-contrad

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-ELECTIONS-VUCIC-VICTORY-DECLARATION

(220403) -- BELGRADE, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (Front) attends a press conference at the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 3, 2022. Vucic declared his convincing victory on Sunday in the first round of the presidential elections, securing another five-year term. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-ELECTIONS-VUCIC-VICTORY-DECLARATION

(220403) -- BELGRADE, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (Front) speaks during a press conference at the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 3, 2022. Vucic declared his convincing victory on Sunday in the first round of the presidential elections, securing another five-year term. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-ELECTIONS-VUCIC-VICTORY-DECLARATION

(220403) -- BELGRADE, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (Front) attends a press conference at the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 3, 2022. Vucic declared his convincing victory on Sunday in the first round of the presidential elections, securing another five-year term. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)

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SERBIA-BELGRADE-ELECTIONS-VUCIC-VICTORY-DECLARATION

(220403) -- BELGRADE, April 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (Front) speaks during a press conference at the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia, on April 3, 2022. Vucic declared his convincing victory on Sunday in the first round of the presidential elections, securing another five-year term. (Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua)

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GLOBALink | China urges U.S. to give convincing account of bio-military activities

The United States should give a convincing account of its biological military activities in Ukraine and around the world as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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China urges U.S. to give convincing account of bio-military activities

STORY: China urges U.S. to give convincing account of bio-military activities DATELINE: March 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:19 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson STORYLINE: The United States should give a convincing account of its biological military activities in Ukraine and around the world as soon as possible, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. SOUNDBITE (Chinese/English interpretation): WANG WENBIN, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson "For some time now, the international community has had intense discussions on the US biolabs in Ukraine and raised many doubts. Regrettably, the U.S. has given nothing but a deeply flawed response. All sides have every reason to question it. The U.S. cannot muddle through by clamming up or dismissing it all as 'disinformation.' The U.S. needs to offer clarifications on whether it is disinformation or not. What is the purpose of U.S. research in

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Asashoryu moves closer to 5th title in Kyushu

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu takes another huge step towards his fifth Emperor's Cup of the year with a convincing win over Miyabiyama at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka International Center on Nov. 26. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu off to strong start at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu (L) got off to a flying start with a convincing victory over rival Kotomitsuki on the first day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 8. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu blows away Tochinonada on 2nd day of summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) dispatches of Tochinonada in convincing fashion for a second straight victory at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 9. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu shows Roho the exit for 2nd win at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (R) disposes of Russian Roho in convincing fashion for his second straight victory at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July11. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho, Miyabiyama share lead

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian ozeki Hakuho (L) stays in a share of the lead with Miyabiyama with a convincing win over Tokitenku on the 11th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu opens up lead at Nagoya tourney

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu posts yet another convincing win over ozeki Tochiazuma to open up a two-win lead on the 11th day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 19. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho adds win to mark 12-2 at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Ozeki Hakuho (top) pulls off a convincing win against veteran ozeki Kaio on July 22. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu stays unbeaten at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (L) maintained his unbeaten record with yet another convincing win over fellow Mongolian Tokitenku (R) on the fifth day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 14. (Kyodo)

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Deep Impact wins Japan Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Jockey Yutaka Take waves to fans after his mount Deep Impact won the Japan Cup in convincing fashion at Tokyo Racecourse on Nov. 26. (Kyodo)