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Athletics: Houston Marathon

Japan's Hitomi Niiya poses wearing a cowboy hat after winning the Houston Marathon women's title in Texas on Jan. 15, 2023.

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Athletics: Houston Marathon

Japan's Hitomi Niiya poses wearing a cowboy hat after winning the Houston Marathon women's title in Texas on Jan. 15, 2023.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-HIGH PLATEAU AIRPORT-OPERATIONS (CN)

(221223) -- TAXKORGAN, Dec. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The crew of the first flight receives a bouquet of flowers and Tajik ethnic hat at the Taxkorgan airport in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 23, 2022. A passenger aircraft on Friday morning arrived in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, marking the inauguration of the region's first high plateau airport. Departing from the regional capital Urumqi at 8:57 a.m., the flight CZ5193, operated by China Southern Airlines, landed at the Taxkorgan airport at 10:59 a.m. The airport, located at 3,258 meters above sea level, is China's westernmost transportation airport. Equipped with a 3,800-meter runway, the airport is designed to handle an annual throughput of 160,000 passengers and 400 tonnes of cargo and mail. Construction of the airport began in 2020, with an investment of more than 1.6 billion yuan (about 229 million U.S. dollars). (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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Scenic road built in E China county boosts incomes

STORY: Scenic road built in E China county boosts incomes DATELINE: Dec. 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: JINAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rural road in Tancheng 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YUNFA, Party chief, Jiawan Village, Tancheng 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN FULIANG, Technician in a local hat manufacturing factory 4. various of the rural road in Tancheng STORYLINE: A scenic road built in Tancheng County, east China's Shandong Province has facilitated travel, boosted tourism and increased incomes for locals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIU YUNFA, Party chief, Jiawan Village, Tancheng "Since the ginkgo scenic road opened to traffic, it has provided great convenience to villagers. It's easier to receive and send goods. Villagers' incomes have been improved and their travel has been greatly facilitated." SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN FULIANG, Technician in a local hat manufacturing factory "Since the road was built, it has changed the living environment of our village. Clients

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Football World Cup in Qatar

Kylian Mbappe slots a penalty to score a hat-trick and bring France level with Argentina in the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat is seen at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat is seen at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHRISTMAS-ACTIVITY

(221222) -- MANILA, Dec. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch a diver dressed as a mermaid with a Christmas hat at the Manila Ocean Park in Manila, the Philippines, Dec. 22, 2022. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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JAPAN-TOKYO-CHRISTMAS

(221221) -- TOKYO, Dec. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian wearing a Santa hat is seen at the Shibuya crossing in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 21, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) shouts after scoring a goal from the penalty spot to complete a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022. Argentina's Lionel Messi can be seen next to him.

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Snow falls in quake-hit Niigata

KAWAGUCHI, Japan - A man wearing a traditional farmer's hat removes snow from a road outside his earthquake-damaged house in the town of Kawaguchi, central Niigata Prefecture, on Dec. 22.

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Japan's Asada finishes 3rd at NHK Trophy women's figure skating

NAGANO, Japan, Nov. 29 Kyodo - Japan's Mao Asada kneels down on the rink after her performance at the women's free program of the NHK Trophy figure skating, the last event of the ISU Grand Prix Series, at Big Hat in Nagano, central Japan, on Nov. 28, 2015. The three-time world champion finished third.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe poses after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Football World Cup in Qatar

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Argentina at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2022.

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Hanyu has surgery, out for 6 weeks

NAGANO, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 27, 2014, shows world and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu touching his stomach after finishing his performance in the men's free program at the Japanese national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japan city of Nagano. Hanyu, who was suffering from abdominal pain, underwent surgery and will be out of action for six weeks, the Japan Skating Federation announced Dec. 30, 2014.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida performs in the men's free program at the Japan national championship at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's singles, announced his retirement the next day, saying he will pursue an academic career.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida touches the ice as he leaves the rink after announcing his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's single at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Japanese figure skater Machida announces his retirement

NAGANO, Japan - Sochi Olympian and world silver medalist Tatsuki Machida announces his retirement from competitive figure skating following the Japan national championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Machida, 24, who finished fourth in the men's singles at the competition, said he will pursue an academic career.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara poses with her trophy won in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara took her first national title with a total 195.60 points.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara acknowledges the crowd after her performance in the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara won the title for the first time with a total 195.60 points.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - (From L) Rika Hongo, Satoko Miyahara and Wakaba Higuchi pose with their medals won in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Miyahara won her first national title, while Hongo came in second, followed by Higuchi.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara performs during the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara won the title for the first time with a total 195.60 points.

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Hongo 2nd at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Rika Hongo performs during the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. Hongo came in second.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara performs during the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara won the title for the first time with a total 195.60 points.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara performs during the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara won the title for the first time with a total 195.60 points.

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Miyahara wins 1st crown at Japan National Figure Skating

NAGANO, Japan - Satoko Miyahara performs during the women's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 28, 2014. The 16-year-old Miyahara won the title for the first time with a total 195.60 points.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Shoma Uno performs during the men's free program in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. Junior Grand Prix Finals champion Uno came in second.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu waves to the crowed after winning the Japan National Figure Skating Championships for the third straight time at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu poses with his medal won in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion took his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - (From L) Shoma Uno, Yuzuru Hanyu and Takahiko Kozuka pose with their medals won in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. World and Olympic champion Hanyu won his third straight national title while Uno came second and Kozuka finished third.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu (R) is encouraged by his coach Brian Orser after his performance in the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu smiles after scoring 192.50 points in the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title with a total of 286.86.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Shoma Uno performs during the men's free program in the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. Junior Grand Prix Finals champion Uno came in second.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu performs during the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hanyu skates away with 3rd straight national crown

NAGANO, Japan - Yuzuru Hanyu acknowledges the crowd after his performance in the men's free program of the Japan National Figure Skating Championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano on Dec. 27, 2014. The world and Olympic champion won his third straight national title.

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Hongo comes out on top in women's figure skating

NAGANO, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 27, 2014, shows Rika Hongo performing during a short program of the national figure skating championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano. Hongo came out on top.

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Hongo comes out on top in women's figure skating

NAGANO, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 27, 2014, shows Rika Hongo performing during a short program of the national figure skating championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano. Hongo came out on top.

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Hanyu performs in national championships

NAGANO, Japan - Photo taken Dec. 26, 2014, shows world and Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu performing during a short program of the national figure skating championships at Nagano Big Hat in the central Japanese city of Nagano.