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Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in the presidential race?
Vice President Kamala Harris would be President Joe Biden’s natural successor if he bowed to growing pressure and stepped aside as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 election, top Democrats say. Read more
Storm Beryl shifts toward Houston, may gain hurricane strength
The storm was expected to strengthen back into a Category 1 hurricane on Sunday as it travels over warm waters and shifts north-northwest in the afternoon. The NHC issued hurricane warnings across much of the Texas coast. Read more
Biden seeks boost in Pennsylvania as calls for him to step aside mount
Biden, 81, has faced growing calls to end his reelection bid after a halting performance in a June 27 debate with Republican Donald Trump, 78, raised questions about his ability to do the job for another four years. Read more
Record temperatures scorch the West with extreme heat
High temperatures are forecast to meet or exceed daily high records in Washington state, Oregon, California, northern Arizona and central Idaho. Read more
Unresponsive snorkeler at Hanauma Bay in critical condition
Lifeguards and HFD personnel continued CPR until Honolulu Emergency Medical Services paramedics arrived. Read more
Man, 29, found guilty in shooting death at Ala Moana game room
The jury found Aaron Tuitelapaga guilty of murder in the killing of Sausau Togiai III on Aug. 12, 2020. Read more
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Former Hawaii Govs. Waihee, Cayetano, Abercrombie call on Biden to end campaign
Cayetano told the Star-Advertiser that he and Abercrombie had been discussing Biden’s debate performance then enlisted Waihee in joining them to call for the president to end his campaign. Read more
Iranian voters pick moderate as president to replace hardliner
Masoud Pezeshkian will replace hardline President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in May. Read more
Russia seizes Ukrainian territory, trade drone strikes
The Ukrainian Air Force said Russia had attacked 12 Ukrainian regions, with 24 of 32 drones shot down. Read more
Minnesota Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 others killed in car crash
Jackson was in the front passenger seat of a Dodge Charger when it was struck by an Infiniti Q50 that was attempting to change lanes while driving at high speed, according to police. Read more
Biden digs in as pressure from fellow Democrats escalates
A much-anticipated interview the president gave to ABC News that aired Friday evening seemed to do little to temper those worries. Read more
Body found after vehicle fire extinguished in Salt Lake
Honolulu police and ATF agents are investigating the death. Read more
Hamas accepts U.S. proposal on talks over Israeli hostages, source says
Israeli forces, meanwhile, stepped up military strikes across the enclave, killing at least 29 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, and wounding 100, the territory’s health officials said. Read more
Motorcyclist, 44, dies in Fourth of July collision on Kauai
Police said this was Kauai’s fifth traffic fatality this year. Read more
Only the ‘Lord Almighty’ could oust him from race, Biden says in ABC interview
The 22-minute interview was closely watched by Democrats concerned about the president’s ability to serve another four years. Read more
Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation
Taiwan’s defense ministry said that starting on Friday morning, it had detected 26 Chinese military aircraft, including J-16 fighters, carrying out a “joint combat readiness patrol” with Chinese warships. Read more
Father, 2 daughters rescued after kayak flips near Kahana Bay
The trio had left from Mokolii island early this morning, and got into trouble roughly 600 yards out between Crouching Lion and Kahana Bay. Read more
Manoa Falls to close for weeklong maintenance starting Monday
Hikers are encouraged to explore alternative trails such as Makiki Valley Loop, which connects to Maunalaha Trail, Makiki Valley Trail, and Kanealole Trail. Read more
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