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Here’s a look at Japan, a country of islands located off the eastern coast of mainland Asia. About Japan (from the CIA World Fact Book)Area: 377,915 sq km Population: 124,687,293 (July 2021 est.) Median age: 48.6 years (2020 est.) Capital: Tokyo Ethnic groups: Japanese 98.1%, Koreans 0.4%, Chinese 0.5%, other 1% Religion: Shintoism 70.4%, Buddhism

Following a car accident Tuesday morning in California that resulted in significant leg injuries and required an extraction from his vehicle by first responders, Tiger Woods now begins the arduous recovery process. A new chapter began Thursday with his transfer to a second Los Angeles-area hospital for “continuing orthopedic care and recovery,” according to a

Click here for updates on this story     Redondo Beach, California (KABC) — A 9-year-old Redondo Beach girl cried for joy when her mother told her she would finally be returning to school, in heartwarming video captured by her family. Most schools throughout Southern California have been closed for nearly a year now because of the

Click here for updates on this story     Bridgeport, Connecticut (WFSB) — A local landlord is facing charges, accused of performing lewd acts in front of his tenants. Police have arrested 71-year-old Manuel Morales, of Bridgeport. He’s accused of performing a lewd act numerous times while watching a female tenant and her children through an opening

Even though the US death toll stemming from the coronavirus is declining and the Biden administration is putting the pedal to the metal with vaccination efforts, a spate of new virus mutations is causing alarm within the medical and scientific community — and for good reason. Contrary to those who believe “herd immunity” — the

The US intelligence report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi says that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman approved the operation to capture or kill the Saudi journalist. “We assess that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman approved an operation in Istanbul, Turkey to capture or kill Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi,” the report’s

Click here for updates on this story     Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa World) — The Tulsa Police Department is searching for two young men or teenage boys who they say damaged Holocaust tribute statues. Officers were notified Wednesday morning about the vandalism at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art after the two were seen on surveillance

Click here for updates on this story     DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — “If everyone looked the same, the world would be pretty boring, says Chandra Kurylo. Take one glance at Kurylo’s shoes, and you’d know she’s okay with standing out. A pair of white sneakers, hand painted by her daughter. They say things like “BLM”, “No

Myanmar‘s United Nations ambassador has pleaded for immediate international action to help overturn the country’s military coup. Kyaw Moe Tun, remaining loyal to the civilian government ousted on February 1, delivered an impassioned speech while addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday. “We need further strongest possible action from the international community to immediately end

Click here for updates on this story     Madison, Wisconsin (Wisconsin State Journal) — Wisconsin wolf hunters blew past the state’s quota in just three days during the state’s first wolf season since federal protections were lifted, exceeding the state quota by more than 50%. The Department of Natural Resources reported at 4 p.m. Wednesday that

Click here for updates on this story     Duncan, South Carolina (WHNS) — A spokesperson for Byrnes High School confirmed a knife and two guns were found in a student’s car on Thursday. Melissa Robinette with Spartanburg District Five said school administration began investigating when they were notified of an unregistered vehicle in the student parking