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Injured woman, 71, rescued from Wahiawa trail
A 71-year-old woman was reportedly hiking with others and suffered a medical condition so she could continue hiking on her own. Read more
Ernesto becomes a hurricane again, causing dangerous rip currents
The forecaster also said that additional intensification is expected over the next 12 hours, followed by a weakening before it becomes a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday. Read more
India doctors end one strike over colleague’s rape and murder
Doctors across the country have held protests, candlelight marches and have refused to see non-emergency patients in the past week after the killing of the 31-year-old postgraduate student of chest medicine around the early hours of Aug. 9 in the eastern city of Kolkata. Read more
Nearly 12% of India’s tested spice samples failed quality standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted inspections, sampling and testing of mixed spice blends after Hong Kong suspended sales of some blends of the MDH and Everest brands in April over high levels of a pesticide. Read more
Yomiuri: Japan’s Kishida plans U.S. visit in late September
The visit may take place for several days starting on Sept. 22, the report said, citing multiple government sources it did not identify. Read more
Harris implies Trump a ‘coward’ during Pennsylvania stop
The remarks came in a campaign appearance in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania with running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, before Harris heads to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which kicks off today. Read more
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew push for Gaza ceasefire
On his 10th trip to the region since the war began in October, Blinken will meet on Monday with senior Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a senior State Department official said. Read more
Hurricane Ernesto knocks out power in Bermuda but major damage avoided
The Category 1 storm unleashed powerful winds and whipped up 35-foot seas, leading to power loss for 71% of the territory’s 36,000 customers, officials said. Read more
Another Outer Banks home collapses into ocean, a stark reminder of climate change
Rodanthe, home to about 200 people, has lost seven houses to the ocean in the past four years. Read more
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Israel ‘cautiously optimistic’ on U.S. proposal for Gaza truce
U.S. officials have said efforts to reach a cease-fire are nearing the final stages following a fresh cease-fire proposal. Read more
Ukraine destroys key Russian bridge as it presses on with offensive
Russia’s Foreign Ministry acknowledged the destruction of the bridge, which it said had disrupted the evacuation of civilians. Read more
No tsunami threat to Hawaii after magnitude 7.0 quake off Russia
The magnitude was initially listed as 7.4 but the size was downgraded to 7.0 by the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
Trump in Pennsylvania says Harris easier than Biden to beat
With 19 electoral votes out of the 270 needed to secure the White House, Pennsylvania may be the biggest prize in this year’s election among the battleground states. Read more
George Santos expected to plead guilty, sources say
The plea, which is expected to occur Monday in U.S. District Court in Central Islip, New York, would spare Santos from a trial that almost certainly would have been a colorful spectacle. Read more
Waianae house fire that killed 7 pets was a $95,000 accident
Four cats and three dogs perished in a small fire at a single-family house in Waianae late Saturday afternoon. Read more
Hokule‘a completes first leg of statewide voyage
More than 100 people lined Hanalei Pier on Kauai around 10:30 a.m. today to greet the Hokuleʻa after its 21-hour sail from Sand Island. Read more
Trump recruits Tulsi Gabbard for debate prep
Gabbard’s involvement in Trump’s debate preparation is partly because of her own performance in a 2019 Democratic presidential primary debate, when she eviscerated Harris in a memorable onstage encounter. Read more
Hawaii authorities apprehend escaped Waiawa facility inmate
Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials said the circumstances of how Irvin T. Agres escaped from the facility are still under investigation. Read more
As bird flu spreads, disease trackers set sights on pets
Since late March, dozens of bird flu cases have been confirmed in American cats, some of which were infected after lapping up virus-laden milk. Read more
Coastal flooding during high tides expected this weekend
The minor coastal flooding could start as early as this afternoon, forecasters said, with increased chances of flooding lasting Saturday through Monday. Read more
Police release images of suspects in Kalihi teen bus shooting
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 808-955-8300. Read more
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