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Nolo dropped less rain than Lala before spinning away
Big Island residents over the weekend braced for rain that could’ve caused a second dose of Hurricane Lala-type destruction from flooding but were spared any major damage when Hurricane Nolo took a hard turn to the west.
Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Monday finalized its plan to significantly weaken fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, scaling back Biden-era rules meant to reduce gasoline consumption and speed the shift to electric vehicles.
Pearl Harbor-based ship crew return from Iran
After a grueling 10-month deployment, the USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. returned to Pearl Harbor on Monday.
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms
WASHINGTON — Corporate donors to President Donald Trump’s ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or Senate in November’s midterm elections,…
Olivia Miles wins WNBA Rookie of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS — Olivia Miles began her first pro season in New York, shouting out her family on stage at the WNBA draft. She flipped open her suit jacket to show the names of her parents and her brother stitched inside.
Third-string QB Case Keenum guides Bears to blowout of Eagles
Case Keenum passed for 247 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score and the Chicago defense generated three takeaways to lift the host Bears to a 27-7 victory against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday.
Matthew Boyd named Cubs’ Game 1 starter to set up wild-card rematch against Padres
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs are again turning to left-hander Matthew Boyd to begin their postseason.
LeBron James, no ID required, debuts in Philly duds
LeBron James made his first appearance in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform on Monday and made it clear he’s not showing up just to absorb the spotlight or smile for cameras.
Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes
A US judge blocked the Trump administration on Monday from conditioning counterterrorism funds to state and local governments on changes to election administration.
Prosecutors reopen investigation into alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University
New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house, a district attorney confirmed on Monday, after a civil lawsuit filed this month by the alleged victim sparked renewed outrage.
Iran officials pessimistic about US deal before midterms
Iranian officials have privately expressed pessimism about reaching a deal to end hostilities with Washington and reopen the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. midterm elections in November, according to people familiar with the matter.
UK examines foreign state involvement in suspected airbase plot, releases suspects
FAIRFORD, England — British police said on Monday they were investigating whether individuals acting for a foreign state were involved in an apparent plot to attack an airbase used by the United States but said five suspects they had arrested would be released on bail.