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‘Potential crack’ in California chemical tank may prevent explosion
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Honolulu police search for knife-wielding suspect in Kailua Texaco robbery
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Captain Cook man faces kidnapping, other charges after standoff
The most serious offenses that Camacho faces are both class A felonies and carry a penalty of a 20-year prison term. Read more
Armed suspect fatally shot by officers near White House, Secret Service says
The shooting suspect was identified as an emotionally disturbed person, a law enforcement official told Reuters, adding that a “stay-away order” had been issued to him previously. Read more
California seeks novel solution as chemical tank heats up, risking catastrophe
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U.S. extends Ebola travel ban to green card holders
U.S. citizens, nationals and green card holders had been exempt from a 30-day Ebola ban, but the CDC said Friday that extending the ban to green card holders was necessary to stop the virus from entering the country. Read more
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Magnitude 6.0 quake on Hawaii island felt throughout state
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