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Dodgers’ Ohtani and Yankees’ Judge earn unanimous MVP honors
The Japanese-born Ohtani earned all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America to beat out New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte. Read more
Taiwan’s president to visit Pacific allies, no details on U.S. transits
Taiwanese presidents usually use visits to allied countries to make what are officially stop-overs in the United States, Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier, which frequently angers Beijing. Read more
DOH: No humans tested positive for H5N1 from infected flock
DOH followed up with 54 individuals for potential exposure to the infected flock in Wahiawa. Read more
Maui Bus passengers exited safely after rear fell into sinkhole
The area remains coned off, officials said, as remaining road repairs go out to bid. Read more
Trump picks Pam Bondi for Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi, 59, was the top law enforcement officer of the country’s third most populous state from 2011 to 2019. Read more
Iceland volcano erupts for 10th time in three years
Iceland, with nearly 400,000 inhabitants, is located on the fault line between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, making it a seismic hotspot with geysers, warm-water springs and dozens of volcanoes. Read more
Second wind storm to pummel Pacific Northwest
About 260,000 homes and businesses remained without power in Washington, Oregon and Northern California this afternoon, down from 600,000 earlier. Read more
Police investigating after man, 48, shot in leg in Aiea
Police said the incident happened at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday. Read more
Man, 68, serious after 2-vechicle collision in Waipahu
EMS responded at 12:44 p.m. to the scene at Mokuola and Waipahu streets. Read more
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Man convicted of plotting to kill agents after Jan. 6 probe
At the end of a three-day trial in Knoxville, Tennessee, the man, Edward Kelley, 35, was found guilty of charges that included conspiracy to murder federal employees and threatening federal agents. Read more
Graphic police report alleges assault by Trump’s defense pick
The report also documents Hegseth’s vehement denials that he coerced the complainant into a sexual encounter at a Monterey, California, political conference seven years ago. Hegseth was never charged with a crime. Read more
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, Hamas leader
In their decision, the ICC judges said there were reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant were criminally responsible for acts including murder, persecution and starvation as a weapon of war. Read more
30-year fixed-rate mortgage approaches 7%
U.S. Treasury yields have risen on strong economic data and investor fears that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies, including higher tariffs on imported goods and mass deportations, could reignite inflation. Read more
U.S. suspends asset-forfeiture program targeting travelers
The program allows police to search and seize property from people who may be suspected of a crime, even if they are never charged. Read more
Police officer seriously injured in collision in Kapolei
The collision occurred around 5 p.m. when a 61-year-old man driving westbound on Farrington Highway with two children pulled onto the highway’s right shoulder. Read more
Matt Gaetz drops bid for Trump attorney general amid opposition
Gaetz, who resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives last week, was the subject of an Ethics Committee probe into allegations of having sex with a 17-year-old girl. He has denied wrongdoing. Read more
Russia accused of unprecedented ICBM use in Ukraine war
Kyiv said Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile, a weapon designed for long-distance nuclear strikes and never before used in war. Read more
Google must sell Chrome to restore competition in online search, DOJ says
The measures presented by the Department of Justice are part of a landmark case in Washington that has the potential to reshape how users find information. Read more
U.S. task force backs Philippine forces in South China Sea
Task Force-Ayungin, named after the Philippine designation for the contested Second Thomas Shoal, was first mentioned this week by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a visit to the Philippines. Read more
One Direction stars join mourners at Liam Payne’s funeral
Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson joined Payne’s family and friends for the private church service in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, northwest of London. Read more
Decision to fire AD Angelos reaffirmed during regents meeting
There was little chance of a reversal. The matter was not on the agenda, and the regents did not question UH president David Lassner’s decision. Read more
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