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Between economy and trouble, Obama approval steady

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

By JIM KUHNHENN

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The economy is recovering, the White House is dealing with multiple controversies, and President Barack Obama appears generally unaffected...

Quick, somebody tell me how this ends

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

Climber, 80, is oldest atop Everest

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

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<p>HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Seon Aki appears in Hilo District Court on Thursday afternoon.</p>

Puna murder suspect in court

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By JOHN BURNETT

Tribune-Herald staff writer

The suspect in a fatal shooting in Puna chased a witness out of the home where the slaying occurred while brandishing a handgun, according...

Big Island Jazz and Blues Fest boasts local, national stars

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By JOHN BURNETT

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Legendary performers will play with the best musicians Hawaii has to offer in the 2nd annual Big Island Jazz & Blues Festival, May 30 to...

Big Island filmmakers in spotlight

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By CHELSEA JENSEN

Stephens Media

Three local films, including an animated sci-fi romance, a slice-of-real-life drama and a murder mystery, are among the 54 selections for the eighth...

Big Island economy improves

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By NANCY COOK LAUER

Stephens Media

Hawaii Island and the other neighbor islands are catching up steadily to the economic recovery first experienced on Oahu, according to a 42-page...

<p>HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald</p><p>Work continues on the $28 million University Village project. Earlier this month a contractor raised questions about whether the building will be ready to house 300 new students in the fall.</p>

Problems might delay opening of new dorm

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By COLIN M. STEWART

Tribune-Herald staff writer

Could nearly 300 University of Hawaii at Hilo students find themselves homeless when they arrive on campus this fall?

That...

Fast & Furious 6: Just roll with it

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By STEVE PERSALL

Tampa Bay Times

At some point during Fast & Furious 6, it’s wiser to toss your hands in the air and let the dumbness wash over you. Don’t ask how this or that...

Killer sentenced to 20 years in prison

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:07am

By CHELSEA JENSEN

Stephens Media

A 60-year-old retired Los Angeles Police Department homicide detective was sentenced to two decades in prison for intentionally beating his wife of 28...

Japan economy shows weakness

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

By ELAINE KURTENBACH

Associated Press

TOKYO — Japan’s financial markets gyrated wildly Thursday, underscoring the vulnerability of its economy to a loss of investor confidence as Prime...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>This file photo shows children at Tracy Elementary School running across a field as they take part in after-school exercise activities on the campus in Baldwin Park, Calif.</p>

Report: Nation’s kids need to get more physical

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

WASHINGTON (AP) — Reading, writing, arithmetic — and PE?

The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity...

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

Updated: May 24, 2013 12:05am

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from...

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