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[Breaking News]Japan H3 rocket mission fails

MINAMITANE, Japan, Dec. 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025, shows smoke billowing from the Japanese H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite after liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

VIRE NORMANDIE, FRANCE - JULY 10 Quinn Simmons of The United States and Team Lidl - Trek crosses the finish line as second place winner during the 112th Tour de France, Stage 6 a 201.5km stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie / UCIWT / on July 10, 2025 in Vire Normandie, France Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

VIRE NORMANDIE, FRANCE - JULY 10 Quinn Simmons of The United States and Team Lidl - Trek crosses the finish line as second place winner during the 112th Tour de France, Stage 6 a 201.5km stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie / UCIWT / on July 10, 2025 in Vire Normandie, France Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

112th Tour de France 2025 - Stage 6

VIRE NORMANDIE, FRANCE - JULY 10 Quinn Simmons of The United States and Team Lidl - Trek crosses the finish line as second place winner during the 112th Tour de France, Stage 6 a 201.5km stage from Bayeux to Vire Normandie / UCIWT / on July 10, 2025 in Vire Normandie, France Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 5 - Mirano/Monselice

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 5 - Mirano/Monselice

Second Passage in Monselice during Giro d'Italia Women - Stage 5 - Mirano/Monselice, Giro d'Italia race in Monselice, Italy, July 10 2025

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MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Stage 5

MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Stage 5

Second placed Daniel Andres Erejomovich and Gustavo Llanos celebrates on the podium during the fifth stage of 1000 Miglia Historical Race in Brescia, Italy on June 21, 2025

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MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Stage 5

MOTORI - Auto Storiche - 1000Miglia - Stage 5

Second placed Daniel Andres Erejomovich and Gustavo Llanos celebrates on the podium during the fifth stage of 1000 Miglia Historical Race in Brescia, Italy on June 21, 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

Second in the general classification of the Giro d'Italia cycling race, Isaac Del toro, during the award ceremony during Stage 21 - Rome-Rome, Giro d'Italia race in Rome, Italy, June 01 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

The sprint finish of the Rome race of the 108th Giro d'Italia with Olav Kooij first, Kasen Groves second and Matteo Moschetti third during Stage 21 - Rome-Rome, Giro d'Italia race in Rome, Italy, June 01 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

The sprint finish of the Rome race of the 108th Giro d'Italia with Olav Kooij first, Kasen Groves second and Matteo Moschetti third during Stage 21 - Rome-Rome, Giro d'Italia race in Rome, Italy, June 01 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

The sprint finish of the Rome race of the 108th Giro d'Italia with Olav Kooij first, Kasen Groves second and Matteo Moschetti third during Stage 21 - Rome-Rome, Giro d'Italia race in Rome, Italy, June 01 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 21 - Rome-Rome

The sprint finish of the Rome race of the 108th Giro d'Italia with Olav Kooij first, Kasen Groves second and Matteo Moschetti third during Stage 21 - Rome-Rome, Giro d'Italia race in Rome, Italy, June 01 2025

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CESANO MADERNO, ITALY - MAY 29: Team Polti VisitMalta's Italian rider Mirco Maestri (C) celebrates his second position after crossing finish line during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 18 a 144km stage from Morbegno to Cesano Moderno 1.800m / #UCIWT / on May 29, 2025 in Bormio, Italy. Credit: Tiziano Ballabio

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CESANO MADERNO, ITALY - MAY 29: Team Polti VisitMalta's Italian rider Mirco Maestri (C) celebrates his second position after crossing finish line during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 18 a 144km stage from Morbegno to Cesano Moderno 1.800m / #UCIWT / on May 29, 2025 in Bormio, Italy. Credit: Tiziano Ballabio

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CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CICLISMO - Giro d'Italia - Stage 18 - Morbegno-Cesano Maderno

CESANO MADERNO, ITALY - MAY 29: Team Polti VisitMalta's Italian rider Mirco Maestri (C) celebrates his second position after crossing finish line during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 18 a 144km stage from Morbegno to Cesano Moderno 1.800m / #UCIWT / on May 29, 2025 in Bormio, Italy. Credit: Tiziano Ballabio

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (R) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä (L) who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (R) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (L) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - Erika Vikman

Erika Vikman (R) representing Finland in this year's contest and Käärijä who placed second in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 perform on stage at the Eurovision Village in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 2025, ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. LEHTIKUVA / HEIKKI SAUKKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Heikki Saukkomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Jun Amano (R) of Yokohama F Marinos celebrates after scoring in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Port at Pudong Stadium in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Asahi Uenaka (C) of Yokohama F Marinos scores in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Port in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Jun Amano (R) of Yokohama F Marinos celebrates after scoring in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Port in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Asahi Uenaka (R) of Yokohama F Marinos scores in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Port at Pudong Stadium in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Vissel Kobe's Niina Tominaga (C) scores in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Shenhua on Feb. 18, 2025, at Shanghai Stadium.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Jun Amano (2nd from L) of Yokohama F Marinos celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match against Shanghai Port at Pudong Stadium in Shanghai on Feb. 19, 2025.

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Football: ACLE

Football: ACLE

Vissel Kobe goalkeeper Shota Arai (bottom) concedes a goal to Shanghai Shenhua's Saulo Mineiro in the second half of an Asian Champions League Elite league stage match on Feb. 18, 2025, at Shanghai Stadium.

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SWEDEN RALLY WRC

SWEDEN RALLY WRC

UMEÅ, SWEDEN 20250216Third-placed Thierry Neuville, Belgium, with mco-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, Belgium, and their HYUNDAI i20 N Rally1, celebrate after the last stage of Rally Sweden, during the second round of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) in Umea, Sweden, on Feb. 16, 2025. Photo: Peo Moller / TT / code 11549

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

Lautaro Martinez of Fc Inter celebrating after a second goal during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD8 between Inter FC Internazionale and AS Monaco, on 29 of Januari 2025, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

Lautaro Martinez of Fc Inter celebrating after a second goal during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD8 between Inter FC Internazionale and AS Monaco, on 29 of Januari 2025, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs AS Monaco

Lautaro Martinez of Fc Inter celebrating after a second goal during the UEFA Champions League stage match Phase MD8 between Inter FC Internazionale and AS Monaco, on 29 of Januari 2025, at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy

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The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th President

The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th President

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 20: Families of hostages taken by Hamas stand on stage during an indoor inauguration parade at the Capital One Arena on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president of the United States. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Barron Trump entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and Tiffany Trump entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Chief Justice John G. Roberts and Associate Justices entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

General Views At Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Vice President-elect JD Vance entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Guests At Donald Trump Presidential Inauguration - USA

Chief Justice John G. Roberts and associate justice Brett Kavanaugh entering the stage as the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States takes place inside the Capitol Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Monday, January 20, 2025. It is the 60th U.S. presidential inauguration and the second non-consecutive inauguration of Trump as U.S. president. Photo by Kenny Holston/POOL/ABACAPRESS.COM

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