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Clay queen Swiatek rules again at French Open
Swiatek’s 6-2 6-1 win, her 21st in a row at her happiest hunting ground, put her fourth on the list of longest streaks at Roland Garros in the Open era behind Chris Evert (29), Monica Seles (25) and Justine Henin (24). Read more
Trump defends vow to prosecute rivals: ‘Sometimes revenge can be justified’
Trump’s remarks demonstrated how he is trying to put his legal troubles on the ballot as a referendum on the American justice system and the rule of law. Read more
Canadian auto parts billionaire faces sexual assault charges
In a brief news release, the police force for Peel Region, outside Toronto, said that the time frame of crimes Stronach was alleged to have committed spanned from the 1980s until last year. Read more
Philippines bans poultry from Australia due to bird flu
Imports from Australia of wild and domestic birds, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen will be immediately stopped, the ministry said on Saturday. Read more
HFD rescues woman, 57, from Hanauma Bay Ridge Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received the 911 call for the injured hiker at 8:02 a.m. today. Read more
Man, 62, airlifted from heavy brush in Haleiwa
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 8:49 a.m. today for the patient, a 62-year-old man, and responded with six units staffed with 17 personnel. Read more
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NYPD officer accused of critically wounding man in road-rage shooting
The officer, Hieu Tran, is also charged with second-degree weapons possession and second-degree aggravated assault. Read more
Police open attempted murder investigation in Nanakuli
According to a Honolulu Police Department bulletin, a 22-year-old man noticed a vehicle following him while he was driving. Read more
Runaway siren on Oahu determined to be false alarm
Both the State Warning Point and Oahu Warning Point received multiple calls from residents about a runaway siren at around 12:15 a.m. today that was determined upon investigation to be a false alarm. Read more
Mike Tyson’s boxing match with Jake Paul gets new date
The schedule change comes after Tyson experienced an ulcer flare-up, which required medical attention, on May 26. Read more
Virgin Galactic spaceplane takes tourists on flight
The Galactic 07 mission carried Turkish, U.S. and Italian passengers to an altitude of about 55 miles on a flight lasting slightly more than an hour. Read more
Lawmakers call for more scrutiny of NewsBreak app over Chinese origins
Israel rescues 4 hostages in Gaza raid
The hostage rescue operation and an intense accompanying air assault took place in central Gaza’s al-Nuseirat, a densely built-up and often embattled area. Read more
3 swimmers rescued off Magic Island
A 52-year-old man was unresponsive and in critical condition. Read more
Judge denies supervised release, bail for Wahiawa woman in child death case
Debra Geron is one of three family members indicted in the murder of a 10-year-old girl at their Wahiawa home. Read more
Woman seriously hurt after being bitten by shark in Haleiwa
Paramedics responded at around 2 p.m. and provided “life saving treatment” to the 25-year-old woman before taking her to a hospital. Read more
HART postpones discussion of CEO’s future
Publicly, HART received unanimous testimony in support of Kahikina in written and live testimony, including from contractors and employees. Read more
High surf advisory in effect for south shores of all Hawaiian islands
A stronger-than-expected south swell is forecast to bring surf of 7 to 10 feet to south shores throughout the state, according to the National Weather Service. Read more
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