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WORLD / Politics
Nov 21, 2018
Interior chief Ryan Zinke blames deadly California wildfires in part on 'radical' environmentalists' suits
U.S. Interior Department Secretary Ryan Zinke said on Tuesday that the deadly California wildfires were partly due to lawsuits from environmentalists who have sought to stop forest management practices, such as forest thinning.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 15, 2018
Hokkaido will host 2020 All-Star Game
The annual All-Star Game is making the rounds in the league's brief history.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2018
Hundreds still missing as National Guard joins search for victims of California's deadliest wildfire
The search for remains of victims in the charred ruins of the Northern California town of Paradise was set to intensify on Wednesday, while firefighters stepped up their nearly week-long efforts to contain the state's deadliest-ever wildfire.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 4, 2018
Brex stomp Lakestars to maintain high-flying form
When the Tochigi Brex are in sync on offense, they are a very dangerous team.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 1, 2018
Trump contends U.S. Constitution does not cover birthright citizenship, despite 14th Amendment
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee the right to citizenship to everyone born in the country, an assertion that runs counter to the long-established legal interpretation of the document.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 31, 2018
Probe of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke sent to U.S. prosecutors
The Interior Department's top watchdog has referred an investigation into Secretary Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department, raising the prospect that criminal violations have been uncovered, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 12, 2018
Tochigi trounces Toyama in series opener
The Tochigi Brex played opportunistic pressure defense against the Toyama Grouses on Friday night.
WORLD
Sep 25, 2018
Scientists voice opposition to weakening of U.S. Endangered Species Act
Thousands of scientists joined Monday to accuse the Trump administration of trying to erode the Endangered Species Act in favor of commercial interests with a plan to revamp regulations that have formed a bedrock of U.S. wildlife protection for over 40 years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 14, 2018
Trump disputes Puerto Rico storm death toll, claims Democrats inflated figures to hurt him but GOP ranks disagree
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday disputed Puerto Rico's official death toll of 3,000 from hurricanes last year and accused Democrats of inflating the figure, which actually came from an independent academic study.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 17, 2018
Brandt Snedeker fires 11-under 59 in Wyndham Championship first round
Brandt Snedeker shot 11-under-par 59 in the first round at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday, before vowing to keep attacking at an event with a recent history of very low winning scores.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 10, 2018
Seto outsprints de Deus down the stretch to nab 200-meter butterfly title at Pan Pacs
Daiya Seto was looking for nothing but the gold medal when he entered the water.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 2, 2018
Nara the latest destination for high-scoring forward Jeff Parmer
After two seasons in a Yokohama B-Corsairs uniform, power forward Jeff Parmer is ready for a change of scenery.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Putin won't be invited to address U.S. Congress despite Trump invite: Paul Ryan
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to address the U.S. Congress if he accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to visit Washington, a senior Republican lawmaker said on Tuesday, calling that a privilege reserved for allies.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 20, 2018
Yuta Watanabe makes good impression in Summer League stint with Nets
Yuta Watanabe attracted positive attention during the Brooklyn Nets' five NBA Summer League Games in Las Vegas earlier this month.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 18, 2018
U.S. lawmakers double down after Trump's embrace of Putin, look to uphold intel services and punish Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump faced outrage on Tuesday for his failure to hold Russia accountable for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, and some U.S. lawmakers threatened action in Congress to punish Moscow and show support for U.S. intelligence agencies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 18, 2018
Damage control: Trump tries to calm political storm over Putin summit, claims he only misspoke
U.S. President Donald Trump tried on Tuesday to calm a storm over his failure to hold Russian President Vladimir Putin accountable for meddling in the 2016 U.S. election, saying he misspoke in a joint news conference in Helsinki on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 15, 2018
Yuta Watanabe working out for teams ahead of NBA Draft
The 2018 NBA Draft is less than a week away, and Yuta Watanabe remains focused on pursuing his dream.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 3, 2018
Tough defense makes difference for Tochigi
All teams were in action on Wednesday, providing Golden Week entertainment for fans across the nation. A one-day spectacle that deviates from the back-to-back days of regular-season action, the tactical adjustments that take place between games and the physical and mental exhaustion that teams cope with....

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