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In this Tuesday, June 18, 2019, photo, a woman jokingly poses with large poop-shaped figurines at the Unko Museum in Yokohama, south of Tokyo. In a country known for its cult of cute, even poop is not an exception. A pop-up exhibition at the Unko Museum in the port city of Yokohama is all about unko, a Japanese word for poop. The poop installations there get their cutest makeovers. They come in the shape of soft cream, or cupcake toppings. Photo: Jae C. Hong / AP

Even Poop Is Cute at Japanese Museum That Encourages Play

YOKOHAMA — Japan's culture of cute makes no exceptions for poop. It gets a pop twist at the Unko Museum in Yokohama near Tokyo. Here,...
Fireworks seen from the Lincoln Memorial explode over the Potomac River for Independence Day, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Washington. Photo: Andrew Harnik / AP

Concerts, Fireworks and a Military Parade Mark July Fourth

NEW YORK — The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country has been filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and, of course,...
In this photo provided by Adam Graehl, food and other merchandise lies on the floor at the Stater Bros. on China Lake Blvd., after an earthquake, Thursday, July 4, 2019, in Ridgecrest, Calif. The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, followed by a swarm of ongoing aftershocks. Photo: Adam Graehl via AP

Strongest Earthquake in 20 Years Rattles Southern California

LOS ANGELES — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves...

Australian Student Released in North Korea Says ‘I’m OK’

CANBERRA, Australia — An Australian student released after a week in detention in North Korea described his condition to reporters in Beijing on Thursday as “very good,” without saying what happened.
Laksika Piyasuntornsup, a caretaker of Pae Kong Shrine on Tuesday.

Condo Calls Cops on Chinese Opera for Being ‘Too Loud’

BANGKOK — Unable to bear the melodic wailing of Chinese opera, condo residents called the police on a performance at a city center shrine Tuesday night.

Fugitive Busted After Busting Dance Moves on Facebook Live

UTHAI THANI — People should be careful about sharing their lives on social media – especially if you’re a fugitive running from the law.
Anant “Nat” Kumsawang and Chutima “Yui” Panpong massaging another employee of Perception Massage.

Blind Eyes, Working Hands at Perception Massage

BANGKOK — After finishing giving a herbal ball massage, Nat puts on sunglasses and steps out of his workplace onto the busy road, cane in hand tapping the street.
FILE - This Nov. 13, 2017 file photo shows singer-actress Halle Bailey at the 2017 Glamour Women of the Year Awards in New York. Bailey, half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, will next be going under the sea, starring as Ariel in the upcoming adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.” The live-action version will include original songs from the 1989 animated hit as well as new tunes from original composer Alan Menken and “Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. Photo: Evan Agostini/Invision / AP File

Halle Bailey Tapped to Play Ariel in ‘the Little Mermaid’

NEW YORK — Halle Bailey, half of the sister duo Chloe x Halle, will next be going under the sea, starring as Ariel in...
FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2018, file photo a Boeing 737 MAX 7, the newest version of Boeing's fastest-selling airplane, is displayed during a debut for employees and media of the new jet in Renton, Wash. Boeing says it's providing $100 million over several years to help families and communities affected by two crashes of its 737 Max plane that killed 346 people. The company said Wednesday, July 3, 2019, that some of the money will go toward living expenses and to cover hardship suffered by the families of dead passengers. Photo: Elaine Thompson / AP File

Boeing to Pay $100 Million to Crash Families, Communities

Boeing said Wednesday that it will provide an "initial investment" of $100 million over several years to help families and communities affected by two...
Army soldiers with the 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment, move a Bradley Fighting Vehicle into place by the Lincoln Memorial, Wednesday, July 3, 2019, in Washington, ahead of planned Fourth of July festivities with President Donald Trump. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin / AP

Trump Vows July 4 ‘Show of a Lifetime’ as Protesters Gather

WASHINGTON — A reality TV host at heart, President Donald Trump is promising the "show of a lifetime" for the hundreds of thousands of...

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