Trump immigration remark angers evangelicals
NEW YORK — Donald Trump’s vulgar remarks questioning why the U.S. should admit immigrants from Haiti and Africa have spotlighted the bitter divide among American evangelicals about his presidency.
AP News in Brief 01-14-18
Leaders say Trump presidency is at odds with MLK’s legacy
Hawaii missile update: officials outline what happened, future changes
HONOLULU — The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) has confirmed that there was no ballistic missile and that there were no computer hacks to the HI-EMA system. The cause of the false alarm was human error. The following is a synopsis of what occurred:
‘We made a mistake’ Hawaii sends false missile alert
HONOLULU (AP) — A false alarm that warned of a ballistic missile headed for Hawaii sent the islands into a panic Saturday, with people abandoning cars in a highway and preparing to flee their homes until officials said the cellphone alert was a mistake.
Missile mistake makes national news
Gov. David Ige is meeting this morning with top officials of the State Department of Defense and the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to determine what caused this morning’s false alarm and to prevent it from happening again.
NO BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT TO HAWAII
KAILUA-KONA — There is no “ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii” officials said.
Patriots chase 7th straight AFC title berth against Titans
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Two things, among many, have been consistent for the Patriots the past decade: Tom Brady at quarterback and New England in the AFC championship game.
Column: What’s the worst sports city in America?
ATLANTA — It was a question that came up again this week when Atlanta played host to Georgia’s overtime loss to Alabama in the national championship game , complete with the squandering of a double-digit lead.
UH-Hilo launches ‘sticky’ retention initiative
The University of Hawaii at Hilo kicked off a new effort this semester designed to help manage student enrollment and boost retention.
Standoff in Puna was repeat: Man who died Tuesday confronted police in 2015
An armed man who fatally shot himself to end a 12-hour standoff with police Tuesday in Puna had barricaded himself into the house on the same property and engaged in a brief standoff with officers two years ago.
Trump hands Iran nuke deal ‘last chance’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday delivered an ultimatum to America’s European allies to fix the “terrible flaws” in the Iran nuclear deal, or he’ll pull the U.S. out in a few months’ time.
Kailua-Kona student makes Curry College Dean’s List
Kailua-Kona student makes Curry College Dean’s List
AP News in Brief 01-13-18
Trump’s immigration remarks lambasted from left and right
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MLB: Free agents still waiting by the phone
The Philadelphia Phillies took a highly unusual strategy into this offseason. After losing 96 games and posting a meager .315 on-base percentage, they decided to aggressively pursue a free agent to help them improve.
Harman extends good play in Hawaii and takes Sony Open lead
HONOLULU — Different islands, vastly different golf courses, same good play from Brian Harman.
Matt Ryan aims for happy homecoming in Philly
Quarterback Matt Ryan has another shot at a happy homecoming.
