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2 injured following Honolulu shootings: HPD, EMS
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2 injured following Honolulu shootings: HPD, EMS

Multiple shootings in the Ala Moana area left two people injured -- with one man in critical condition -- early on the morning of Sunday, June 14.

Jun 14, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

Sen. McConnell admitted to hospital
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Sen. McConnell admitted to hospital

McConnell, the third-oldest member of the Senate, was hospitalized in February and has dealt with multiple health issues in recent years.

Jun 14, 2026

by Max Rego and The Hill

Episode 49 erupts with explosive fountaining at Halemaʻumaʻu crater
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Episode 49 erupts with explosive fountaining at Halemaʻumaʻu crater

Lava fountaining began once more from Halemaʻumaʻu crater at 9:32 a.m. on Sunday, June 14.

Jun 14, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

High Surf Warning issued for all islands, coastal flooding forecast: NWS
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High Surf Warning issued for all islands, coastal flooding forecast: NWS

Surf increased overnight and officials are reporting it as "higher than normal" across the islands, leading to the closure of multiple beaches on Hawai‘i Island.

Jun 14, 2026

by Carley Matsumura

US singer, comedian Oliver Tree among 6 killed after helicopters collide over Brazil: Reports
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US singer, comedian Oliver Tree among 6 killed after helicopters collide over Brazil: Reports

Two pilots and four passengers were killed after two helicopters collided over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Jun 14, 2026

by Addy Bink

Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady's initiative
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Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady's initiative

Children in foster care were expected to have a difficult time accessing Trump accounts. First lady Melania Trump's announcement appears likely to change that.

Jun 14, 2026

by Addy Bink

Former NFL linebacker Aldon Smith dies suddenly at 36
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Former NFL linebacker Aldon Smith dies suddenly at 36

Aldon Smith finished his NFL career with 52 1/2 sacks across 75 games.

Jun 14, 2026

by Tor Smith

Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak
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Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness that occurs in babies under age 1, whose gut microbiomes are immature. It is caused when infants consume bacteria with spores that produce a toxin in the gut.

Jun 14, 2026

by The Associated Press

World Cup 2026: Scotland, Australia get massive wins, Texas doubleheader starts Day 4
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World Cup 2026: Scotland, Australia get massive wins, Texas doubleheader starts Day 4

(WCMH) -- The first full day of World Cup action brought historic results for many nations. Fanbases from across the globe gathered across the U.S. and Canada on Saturday to see a couple of intriguing draws, a win nearly 40 years in the making, and a Group D upset. For Sunday, European powers will debut [...]

Jun 14, 2026

by Orri Benatar

Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer's: Study
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Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer's: Study

More than 40 million Americans take it each year.

Jun 14, 2026

by Ramon Sun Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida and The Conversation

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