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Police open murder probe after woman dies from injuries in Hilo
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U.S. should send Ukraine more air defense missiles, congressmen say
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Treasury prepares to make Trump the face of a new $250 bill
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Pentagon confirms U.S. troops targeted using commercial location data
Central Command, in a letter, said it had “received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater.” Read more
DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
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CVS Caremark, one of the largest pharmacy benefit managers, had dropped Zepbound on July 1 last year, while continuing to reimburse for rival Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy after negotiating a better price from the Danish drugmaker. Read more
Hawaiian Airlines shifts to paid main cabin menu with celebrated local chef
The move replaces the airline’s standard complimentary meal service — an industry holdout — in economy with a model that emphasizes choice and pre-ordering. Read more
Iran, U.S. reach deal to extend ceasefire, pending Trump’s approval
If approved by leadership in Washington and Tehran, it would amount to the biggest step toward peace since the conflict began on February 28. Read more
Judge declines to block Trump mail-in voting executive order
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FBI arrests CIA official with $40M in gold bars in his home
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Search concludes for missing Jet Ski operator off Mokuleia
After three full days of extensive searching from Kaena Point to Waimea Bay, HFD concluded its search at approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday. Read more
HPD arrests Kailua suspect in Texaco gas station robbery
A male suspect wearing a black ski mask and a black hoodie reportedly entered the business with a cleaver-style knife and approached a 22-year-old woman at the cash register. Read more
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A 38-year-old Washington man pleaded not guilty today to two federal misdemeanors after he allegedly threw a large rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina on May 5. Read more
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