Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate April 30, 2019
Japan's much admired Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday.
Japan's much admired Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday.
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Early Uber investor and Hyperloop One co-founder Shervin Pishevar has been accused by at least five women of sexual harassment or assault, according to a report by Bloomberg Thursday evening.
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Erik Prince, a supporter of the Trump presidential campaign and founder of the security firm Blackwater, confirmed to House investigators Thursday that he met with a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin while in the Seychelles earlier this year.
The Warriors have listed Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala and David West on their injury report. Thompson's injury aside, the Warriors have an long injury report appease the NBA's protocol.
Urban village plans are taking center stage for the future of development in San Jose but some residents in impacted areas are imploring city leaders to slow down and reconsider some guidelines before building more in their neighborhoods. The San Jose planning commission recently approved some final boundary changes for several urban village plans in District 6.
U.S. business shows little sign of needing the hefty tax cut that congressional Republicans are rushing to enact into law, according to several analysts. Big business already is posting record profits while paying less than half the share of Washington's bills that it paid a half century ago.
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Talk about a star-studded bill! Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Demi Lovato, Halsey, Charlie Puth, Camila Cabello, Julia Michaels and Why Don’t We.are among the acts scheduled for Wild 94.9’s Jingle Ball 2017 at SAP Center in San Jose.
Alameda County Superior court has reversed licenses suspensions for 54,000 drivers who couldn't afford traffic fines. Advocacy groups are pressing for other counties to follow suit.
The face on the 53-man roster Sunday is Isaac Whitney, an undrafted free agent whow as promoted from the practice squad to join a depleted receiving corps after a suspension to Michael Crabtree and injuries to Amari Cooper.
The San Jose Earthquakes have wasted little time in remolding the roster for 2018 as they give a top midfielder a new contract and part ways with a popular long-time defender.
Saratoga-based artist Holly Van Hart will be exhibiting and selling her artwork Dec. 2-3 at her studio.
Filmmaker Joachim Trier does a magnificent job of setting up the film's uneasy tone in a shocking opening scene whose origins finally become clear as Thelma's backstory is filled in.
The Isle of Wight County Animal Shelter posted a Facebook video of the escape attempt Tuesday, generating more than 70,000 views. It shows Buttermilk gingerly climbing a 4-foot cage's wall before perching atop it.
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The verdict will be read Thursday afternoon, the court announced, deciding the fate of Jose Ines Garcia Zarate
Five women in the last two weeks have accused the Democrat of misconduct in years past. On Thursday, a woman told CNN that Franken cupped her right breast when she stood next to him for a photo in December 2003.
Piper Jaffray analyst Michael Olson says Apple is set up for not just a "super" cycle of iPhone X sales, but a cycle that will be "super long" due to the likelihood the device will appeal to more users than other iPhone models.
In its power and beauty, "The Breadwinner” reminds us that animation can be every bit as much a medium for adults as for children.
Ingram and Durant talk to Bay Area News Group on how Durant has helped Ingram develop a killer instinct.
Like many Bay Area residents, Joe Simitian was shocked on Election Night 2016 when Donald Trump was declared American's new president-elect.
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