Appalachian book project helps inmates in 6 states
For people behind bars in six Appalachian states, used books are one of the few forms of escape.
View ArticleThanksgiving parade brings cheer to storm-hit NYC
NEW YORK >> The annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off in New York today, putting a festive mood in the air in a city still coping with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy
View ArticleVandalism charge dismissed for MMA fighter
SANTA ANA, Calif. >> A misdemeanor vandalism charge has been dismissed against mixed martial arts fighter and reality show host Jason "Mayhem" Miller, who was found naked in a Southern California...
View ArticleEx-'Price is Right' model gets $8.5M in damages
LOS ANGELES >> The producers of "The Price is Right" owe a former model on the show more than $7.7 million in punitive damages for discriminating against her after a pregnancy, a jury determined...
View ArticleAmericans to mark holiday with family, festivities
NEW YORK >> Airports, train stations and highways were expected to remain busy as people made their way home to reconnect with family and friends for Thanksgiving — although some reunions might...
View ArticleFeds ask judge to dismiss American Samoa citizenship lawsuit
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa >> Government attorneys are asking a federal court in Washington, D.C. to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of laws denying automatic U.S. citizenship...
View ArticleU.S. troops in Afghanistan celebrate Thanksgiving
American troops are celebrating Thanksgiving Day with food and football at a U.S.-led coalition base in the Afghan capital.
View ArticleSteelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, wife welcome son
PITTSBURGH>> Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and his wife are welcoming their new son.
View ArticlePolice officer quits after comments about Obama
A Jacksonville police officer has quit after admitting he told colleagues that he would volunteer to assassinate President Barack Obama.
View ArticleWaipahu couple arrested in Aiea bank robbery
A Waipahu couple is behind bars after allegedly robbing the Aiea Territorial Savings Bank on Wednesday afternoon.
View ArticlePolice seek two men in armed robbery of Waipahu restaurant
Police are looking for two men who allegedly robbed a Waipahu restaurant Thursday night.
View ArticleWaikiki man accuses roommate of stealing car
A 29-year-old Waikiki man is accusing his roommate of stealing his car.
View ArticleLava reaches ocean? Maybe not, scientists now say
Lava from Puu Oo Crater is close, but may not have reached the ocean just yet, scientists at the Hawaii Volcanos Observatory said this morning.
View ArticleWaianae girl, 1, seriously injured when run over by car
A 1-year-old Waianae girl was taken to the hospital in serious condition after she apparently was accidentally run over this morning.
View ArticleForecasters: Expect Kona winds and cloudy skies for Thanksgiving
Cloudy skies, Kona winds and the possibility of rain or even snow on Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea are in the forecast for Thanksgiving weekend
View ArticleGas prices drop below $4 a gallon on Oahu
Drivers in Honolulu have something to be thankful for today. The average price of gas on Oahu has dropped below $4 a gallon for regular.
View ArticleBlack Friday diminishes the joys of Thanksgiving
If current trends continue, the grand tradition of family and food and giving thanks may soon be a fast meal, hello, good-bye before the true expression of the holiday season rings in. Cha-ching!
View ArticleTiffany & Co. glimmers even more after renovation
Tiffany & Co. at Ala Moana held a reception Nov. 15 to showcase its renovation, an upgrade that has the sparkle of a prized gem. Guests were greeted by John Geppert, director of Tiffany's Oahu market.
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