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Biden’s State Dinner for Japan Was Heavy on Symbolism (and Yes, Cherry Blossoms)

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[ad_1] It was all very polite. Ambassadors, billionaires, a smattering of Biden family members and even one former president were all in attendance at the fifth state dinner President Biden and Jill Biden, the first lady, have held since taking office. The gauzy celebration leaned heavily into Japanese fans, cherry blossoms and other tokens of the softer side of the U.S.-Japan relationship. The substance of the state visit of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was focused on finding ways to counter China, but the style of the dinner was all about…

Tempest Unleashes Deluge Heavy rain and Snow, Drenching California with Up to 6.5 Inches of Precipitation

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Heavy rain and snowfall swept through the southwestern Pacific Coast over the weekend, causing flash flooding, mudslides, and significant snow accumulation in parts of California and neighboring states. Los Angeles received up to four inches of rain, while Santa Barbara County saw rainfall totals of up to 6.5 inches. The storm, which also brought the possibility of hail, strong winds, and isolated thunderstorms, prompted flood warnings and winter storm advisories across the region. As the system moves inland, Southern California faces a continued risk of flash flooding, while mountainous areas…

Storm Brings Heavy Snow to Northern New York and Vermont

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[ad_1] A storm system on Saturday brought heavy rain to the Northeast and heavy snow to parts of New England and Northern New York in a sign that winter was not quite ready to exit. In Central Park, 3.63 inches of rain had fallen as of 5 p.m. Saturday, said David Stark, a meteorologist with the Weather Service Office in New York. Philadelphia had 3.06 inches of rain, the wettest calendar day ever recorded in March in the official observing station since 1872, according to the National Weather Service office…