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Keon Johnson scores 18 points as Nets beat Hornets 104-83 to snap 7-game losing streak
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never...
Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute deal over $4B settlement
HONOLULU (AP) — Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire reached a last-minute deal averting a trial that was scheduled to begin Wednesday over how to split a $4 billion settlement. The agreement means victims and survivors will not have to testify, reliving in...
The death toll from a New Year's Eve illegal fireworks explosion in Honolulu climbs to 5
HONOLULU (AP) — A fifth person has died from injuries suffered during a massive explosion of illegal fireworks at a Honolulu home over New Year's that prompted Hawaii authorities to reevaluate how they enforce the state's fireworks laws, police said Tuesday. The 29-year-old man...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable. And farmers across the Midwest are nervous over his talk of banning corn syrup and pesticides from America's food supply. The 71-year-old,...
Ball, Bridges each score 23 to lead Hornets over Mavs 110-105 for 3rd straight win
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105 on Monday to extend their winning streak to a season-high three games. Nick Smith Jr. added 19 points and Mark Williams overcame foul...
Hawaii fireworks blast victims have injuries comparable to those seen on a battlefield, doctor says
HONOLULU (AP) — Some wounds suffered by six Hawaii residents flown to Arizona for medical treatment after a deadly illegal fireworks explosion on New Year's are comparable to battlefield injuries, the doctor overseeing their care said Friday. Dr. Kevin Foster, the director of the...
Wildfires latest: A final round of dangerous fire weather and dry conditions is in the forecast
Millions of Southern Californians were on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region Wednesday where two massive blazes have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes. A day after firefighters got a reprieve with...
Hawaii's governor responds to deadly fireworks blast with proposed $300 fines, more prison time
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Monday proposed a range of new penalties to crack down on those who flout the state's fireworks laws, nearly two weeks after a fireworks explosion at a Honolulu home on New Year's Eve killed four people and injured about 20 others. The...
Is Hawaii’s historic investment in affordable housing paying off?
Hawai’i’s Legislature made a historic investment in affordable housing in 2022, betting that $300 million would make a dent in the state’s affordability crisis. Two and a half years later, initial results are encouraging: About 2,000 units priced below market rates are in the...
A deadly accident has Hawaii officials pleading for an end to amateur fireworks shows
HONOLULU (AP) — In recent years, occasions large and small — parties, Super Bowls, mixed martial arts fights, even Thanksgiving — have provided a reason for residents across Hawaii to set off illegal fireworks. The increasingly sophisticated displays, loved by some and loathed...
