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Shohei Ohtani hits first home run for Dodgers
The ball left his bat at 105.6 mph and landed 430 feet from the plate, where it was picked up by a fan. Read more
The ball left his bat at 105.6 mph and landed 430 feet from the plate, where it was picked up by a fan. Read more
Judge rejects Donald Trump’s request to delay hush-money trial
The timing of the defense’s March 7 filing “raises real questions about the sincerity and actual purpose of the motion,” Merchan wrote in a six-page decision. Read more
The timing of the defense’s March 7 filing “raises real questions about the sincerity and actual purpose of the motion,” Merchan wrote in a six-page decision. Read more
Russia and West join forces to tackle trade in ‘blood diamonds’
The United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined forces today to keep supporting the Kimberley Process, which aims to eliminate the trade in “blood diamonds” that helped fuel devastating conflicts in Africa. Read more
The United States and its Western allies are feuding with Russia over its diamond production, but they joined forces today to keep supporting the Kimberley Process, which aims to eliminate the trade in “blood diamonds” that helped fuel devastating conflicts in Africa. Read more
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Southeast Asian countries consider ways to boost ‘green financing’
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday in the scenic Laotian city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters brought on by climate change. Read more
Senior finance and central bank officials from Southeast Asia and major economies met Thursday in the scenic Laotian city of Luang Prabang to discuss ways to help the region build resilience against shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters brought on by climate change. Read more
NATO marks 75th birthday as war in Ukraine, rising populism gnaw at unity
NATO will celebrate on Thursday 75 years of collective defense across Europe and North America as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third year and sorely tests the allies’ resolve while rising populism gnaws at their unity. Read more
NATO will celebrate on Thursday 75 years of collective defense across Europe and North America as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third year and sorely tests the allies’ resolve while rising populism gnaws at their unity. Read more
UConn men delayed ahead of Final Four because of plane issues
Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four. Read more
Defending national champion UConn had a tough time getting off the ground on the way to the Final Four. Read more
March Madness in women’s basketball producing fewer upsets but closer games
This spotlight season for women’s college basketball isn’t merely creating brighter stars and bigger ratings. Read more
This spotlight season for women’s college basketball isn’t merely creating brighter stars and bigger ratings. Read more
Women’s NCAA Tournament is having big moment marred by missteps
A huge disparity between the men’s and women’s weight rooms drew attention to the women’s NCAA Tournament for all the wrong reasons in 2021, starting a conversation about equity that has carried over into today. Then this season brought the mismatched 3-point lines in Portland, Oregon. Read more
A huge disparity between the men’s and women’s weight rooms drew attention to the women’s NCAA Tournament for all the wrong reasons in 2021, starting a conversation about equity that has carried over into today. Then this season brought the mismatched 3-point lines in Portland, Oregon. Read more
NCAA investment in second women’s basketball tourney emerges as a hit in Indy
As the eagerly anticipated LSU-Iowa women’s rematch was about to tip off, Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge took a seat in Indianapolis, lamented her team’s season-ending loss and celebrated another milestone moment for the sport. Read more
As the eagerly anticipated LSU-Iowa women’s rematch was about to tip off, Washington State coach Kamie Ethridge took a seat in Indianapolis, lamented her team’s season-ending loss and celebrated another milestone moment for the sport. Read more
What do a top-secret CIA mission and Maryland bridge wreck have in common?
These days a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed “Chessy” — has the grim task of hauling off shattered steel from last week’s fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore. Read more
These days a floating crane called the Chesapeake 1000 — nicknamed “Chessy” — has the grim task of hauling off shattered steel from last week’s fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore. Read more
Numbers drawn for $1.09 billion Powerball jackpot
The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15. Read more
The numbers selected were: 11, 38, 41, 62, 65 and the Powerball 15. Read more
Crash near Hickam sends vehicle into air, lands 2 in hospital
Honolulu police are investigating a solo car crash Tuesday near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam that sent a vehicle airborne, landing two people in the hospital. Read more
Honolulu police are investigating a solo car crash Tuesday near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam that sent a vehicle airborne, landing two people in the hospital. Read more
South Koreans bid farewell to panda leaving for China
Authorities seize 598 stolen vehicles at Montreal port
Around three-quarters of the 598 seized vehicles, with an estimated value of $34.5 million Canadian (US$25.5 million), were stolen in the neighboring province of Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police and Canada Border Services Agency said. Read more
Around three-quarters of the 598 seized vehicles, with an estimated value of $34.5 million Canadian (US$25.5 million), were stolen in the neighboring province of Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police and Canada Border Services Agency said. Read more
U.S. braces for retaliation after attack on Iran consulate
A top U.S. commander warned today of danger to American troops. Read more
A top U.S. commander warned today of danger to American troops. Read more
LSU’s Angel Reese declares for WNBA draft via Vogue photo shoot
Reese, who publicly had left open the option of returning for another year at LSU, acknowledged having made up her mind to turn pro before March Madness began. Read more
Reese, who publicly had left open the option of returning for another year at LSU, acknowledged having made up her mind to turn pro before March Madness began. Read more
Capitol attack orchestrator gets more than 7 years in prison
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said videos captured Taylor James Johnatakis playing a leadership role during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Read more
U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said videos captured Taylor James Johnatakis playing a leadership role during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Read more
Overnight camping at Bellows to close in May for honu nesting
The closure is scheduled from May 1 through Aug. 29, according to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Weekend and day-use of Bellows will remain open to the public. Read more
The closure is scheduled from May 1 through Aug. 29, according to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation. Weekend and day-use of Bellows will remain open to the public. Read more
Ukraine lowers conscription age to 25 to replenish troops
The new laws, which will also do away with some draft exemptions and create an online registry for recruits, might add around 50,000 troops to the military. Read more
The new laws, which will also do away with some draft exemptions and create an online registry for recruits, might add around 50,000 troops to the military. Read more
Women’s Final Four ticket on resale market selling for average of $2,300
The women’s games Friday match Iowa against Connecticut and South Carolina against North Carolina State at 19,432-seat Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Read more
The women’s games Friday match Iowa against Connecticut and South Carolina against North Carolina State at 19,432-seat Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland. Read more
Fire chars unoccupied Kaimuki home overnight
HFD received a 911 call at 1:31 a.m. today for a fire near 20th and Waialae avenues. Read more
HFD received a 911 call at 1:31 a.m. today for a fire near 20th and Waialae avenues. Read more
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