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LIVE BLOG: National Guard troops arrive for Mauna Loa eruption
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth said guardsmen, who will be posted for 12-hour shifts starting today, are helping to direct increased traffic along the route. Read more
Trump Organization convicted in executive tax dodge scheme
The guilty verdict came on the second day of deliberations following a trial in which the Trump Organization was accused of being complicit in a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on job perks such as rent-free apartments and luxury cars. Read more
Democrat Warnock wins reelection in Georgia Senate runoff
With Warnock’s second runoff victory in as many years, Democrats will have a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. Read more
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Police investigating murder in Waikiki after man dies
EMS responded to a call of an unresponsive man on the ground in the area of Manukai Street and Royal Hawaiian Avenue just before 3:30 a.m. Read more
‘Torso Killer’ admits to 5 more cold-case murders
The admissions came as the man, Richard Cottingham, pleaded guilty to murder in the killing of a fifth woman. Read more
Security guard, 77, dies after stabbing in Kaneohe
Police and Honolulu Emergency Medical Services personnel responded to an area near 24 Hour Fitness at Windward City Shopping Center just before 6 a.m. today. Read more
DOJ subpoenas election officials in states Trump disputed
The subpoenas are the clearest indication yet that Smith’s work will include an examination of the fake electors that were part of Trump’s efforts to subvert the election count and certification. Read more
City to end free COVID-19 testing program on Oahu
The city currently offers free COVID testing to Hawaii residents at its Mobile Lab at the Honolulu airport as well as at Honolulu Hale and Kapolei Hale. Read more
Man who shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker gets 21 years in prison
The pop star’s dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was seriously wounded in the attack and addressed the court Monday to give an impact statement, which he posted on Instagram. Read more
‘Next mass killer’: Dropped case foretold Colorado bloodbath
Why apparently nothing was done to stop Anderson Lee Aldrich since coming onto law enforcement’s radar last year is a question that has haunted Colorado Springs. Read more
BuzzFeed cuts 12% of workforce
The New York company, which made the announcement in a regulatory filing today, did not disclose how many workers it was letting go. Read more
Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform
The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, if passed, would allow news companies to collectively negotiate with social platforms over the terms on which their material appears on their sites. Read more
Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
Morocco defeated Spain in a penalty shootout, making the Atlas Lions the only team from outside Europe or South America to make it to the quarterfinals in Qatar. Read more
Jan. 6 ‘heroes’ honored for defending Capitol from Trump mob
The family of fallen officer Brian Sicknick — declined to shake hands with the Republican leaders, snubbing McConnell’s outstretched palm. Read more
Foundations, major donors tackle nation’s nursing shortage
The flight from the profession wasn’t a case of older nurses retiring, The bulk of nurses leaving were under age 35, and more are headed for the exit. Read more
Amid outcry, San Francisco pauses on ‘killer police robots’
The Board of Supervisors voted last week to allow the use of deadly robots in extreme circumstances. Read more
Brother finds body Baltimore firefighters missed in building
Donte Craig was looking for his older brother James Craig Jr., who leased the warehouse for his demolition and hauling business. Read more
Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act
The Republican governor announced an emergency cybersecurity directive to prohibit the platforms’ use. Read more
Ronaldo dropped as World Cup starter; young stand-in shines
The move came a day after his coach expressed frustration about Ronaldo’s attitude in the last game. Read more
Ukraine leader defiant as drone strikes hit Russia again
Ukrainian officials did not formally confirm carrying out drone strikes inside Russia, and they have maintained ambiguity over previous high-profile attacks. Read more
Hertz to settle most false-arrest claims for $168M
The company had been fighting to bottle up the lawsuits in bankruptcy court, but in the last few months, lawyers for many claimants had won the right to take their cases before jurors. Read more