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Hawaii holds off Cal State Bakersfield in 4 sets
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Apple pulls ICE-tracking apps after Trump administration request
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The challengers argued among other things that the measure violates their Second Amendment rights. Read more
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Gov. Green eyes UFC partnership at New Aloha Stadium District
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