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• Former Olympian becomes Japan's new PM
Jiro Yamaguchi, political scientist at Hokkaido University, said the Cabinet picks reflected Aso's focus on keeping the LDP in power. "The lineup clearly shows that Aso only cares about the approaching elections, not policies," Yamaguchi said. "But ...
• Man tells police he stabbed Japanese official
Takehiko Yamaguchi, 66, and his wife Michiko, 61, were found dead Tuesday near the doorway of their home just outside Tokyo. Hours later, the 72-year-old wife of another former vice health minister was stabbed at their Tokyo home by a man disguised as ...
• 5Top: Fancy footwork! Top ‘Dancing’ pros
That wasn’t a problem when he moving alongside Cheetah Girl Sabrina Bryan in his freshman season, or when he was paired up with season six’s dancing queen Kristi Yamaguchi, but when Kim Kardashian joined him for this season’s ballroom blitz ...
• Matlin ‘Dancing’ to own beat to prep for show
For that reason alone she stands out from this year’s crop, which includes radio host Adam Carolla, magician Penn Jillette, pro football player Jason Taylor, tennis champ Monica Seles, Olympic skater Kristi Yamaguchi, R&B singer Mario and actors ...
• Yamaguchi leads ladies’ night on ‘Dancing’ - Dancing With the ...
Priscilla Presley and Marlee Matlin also came ready to dance, while Monica Seles showed she has much better moves on the tennis court.