Trump gives Speaker Johnson ‘complete and total endorsement’
The endorsement from Trump is essential to Johnson’s hopes of maintaining the leadership position he assumed in October 2023. Read more
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Carter funeral set for Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral
Because of the New Year’s holiday, the eight-day plan that organizers had long envisioned will not begin until later this week. Read more
UConn’s Jim Mora accuses coaches of tampering
His players have until Thursday to enter the transfer portal. His statement implies fellow coaches aren’t waiting for players to do so. Read more
Magnitude 4.3 quake shakes southeast flank of Mauna Loa
The quake struck at 11:05 p.m., approximately 1.2 miles west-southwest of Pahala at a depth of 19.1 miles. Read more
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Pearl City hit-and-run
Police say the motorcyclist was traveling westbound on Kamehameha Highway around 3:20 p.m. when he lost control of his vehicle and was ejected onto the roadway. Read more
Trump loses appeal of E. Jean Carroll $5 million verdict
A unanimous three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan rejected Trump’s argument that the trial judge made mistakes in letting jurors hear evidence about the Republican’s alleged past sexual misconduct, making the trial and verdict unfair. Read more
Commanders head to playoffs for first time since 2020
The Commanders (11-5) clinched a wild-card berth with their fourth straight win and could finish as high as the sixth seed in the NFC. Read more
Video offers clues to cause of deadly plane crash in S. Korea
The cause of the crash probably won’t be determined for months, following a rigorous investigation. Read more
Ill hiker in her 60s rescued on Diamond Head Crater Trail
The Honolulu Fire Department received a 911 call at 1:19 p.m. and responded with six units staffed with 17 personnel. Read more
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Israeli forces order new evacuation of northern Gaza town
The instruction to leave has caused a new wave of displacement although it was not immediately clear how many people were affected, the residents said. Read more
Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100
Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other U.S. president. Along the way, he earned a reputation as a better former president than he was a president — a status he readily acknowledged. Read more
Tourist killed in shark attack in Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort
There are sharks in the Red Sea but encounters with them are relatively rare. Read more
Azerbaijan’s president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to Aliyev for Wednesday’s “tragic incident” in Russian airspace involving Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 after Russian air defences engaged Ukrainian attack drones. Read more
Woman dies, another hurt in Halawa park stabbing; suspect charged
Reggie Fetolofai Lautalo, 38, was charged by the Honolulu Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and is being held without bail, police said today. Read more
Fiery plane crash kills 179 in worst airline disaster in South Korea
Jeju Air flight 7C2216, arriving from the Thai capital Bangkok with 175 passengers and six crew on board, was trying to land shortly after 9 a.m. (0000 GMT) at the airport in the south of the country, South Korea’s transport ministry said. Read more
Tua doubtful against Browns with Miami still in playoff hunt
A Dolphins loss Sunday would eliminate Miami from the playoff race. Read more
Storms delay thousands of flights across U.S.; deadly tornado hits Texas
At least 10 tornadoes touched down in the southeastern U.S. states of Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, leaving one person dead near Houston. Read more
Fiery crash kills over 170 in South Korea’s worst airline disaster
Two people, both crew members, were rescued, and officials have suggested the rest are presumed dead. Read more
Kilauea summit eruption inside Halemaumau picks up steam
Fountaining from the southern active vent began to increase and become more continuous around 5:15 p.m. Saturday. Read more
Israel detains 240 Palestinians, including medics, after Gaza hospital raid
The Israeli military said the hospital was being used as a command center for Hamas military operations and those arrested were suspected militants. Read more
Trump sides with Musk in visa debate with other MAGA Republicans
Trump’s remarks followed a series of social media posts from Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, who vowed late Friday to go to “war” to defend the visa program for foreign tech workers. Read more
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