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Severe flooding in the southern Japan swamp nursing home

Torrential rains in southern Japan caused widespread flooding and landslides on Saturday, with at least 15 people fearing death, as authorities warned 75,000 residents to evacuate. Public broadcaster NHK said 15 people had been found without vital signs, including 14 in a nursing home. Nine other people were reported missing. …

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An Independence Day message for African Americans

Independence Day has largely become a day for selling barbecue and furniture. For many Americans, however, it remains an important day of reflection, a day to celebrate the founding of this great nation. This Independence Day may be more important than any other in recent history, with continued protests and …

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