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Question: With a population of some three million, Yokohama no longer sits in Tokyo's shadow. In many respects, in fact, it is the more cosmopolitan city, preferred by many residents of the greater metropolitan area as a place to live and work.

Answer: With a population of 3 million, Yokohama no longer sits in Tokyo's shadow. It is the more cosmopolitan city, preferred by many residents as a place to live and work.

Question: The Times says this meeting was confirmed by a White House aide, while the Post says the White House declined to comment about it and has refused to release the relevant entry logs.

Answer: The Times says thiswas confirmed by a White House aide, while the Post says the White House declined to comment about it.

Question: People like Michael, who lived as a homeless person on the banks of the White River until he was helped by Horizon House. Gifts to United Way helped provide shelter, medical care, counseling and job placement to end his homelessness.

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People like Michael, who lived as a homeless person near the White River until he was helped by Horizon House.