western

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Researchers found that people in western Japan had stronger genetic connections to Han Chinese populations, likely reflecting major migration waves from continental East Asia between 250 and 794 CE.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Murdaugh is imprisoned in the rural western corner of the state and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison regardless of Wednesday’s ruling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The stretch of old Route 66 between Kingman and Topock in western Arizona is known as “Arizona Sidewinder” for its 191 turns, often without guardrails.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Chongqing, which finds itself at the heart of this investment, aims to become the Silicon Valley of western China.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Whether due to spirit intervention or a strong immune system, little Charley recovered, and Maria took him back home to western New York.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock