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Glasnost on the Potomac under Obama? Not quite
Nation Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy CALVIN WOODWARD
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — It’s as if the United States has two governments, one open and one very much not. President Barack Obama leads both, trying not to butt...
A search too far
Their Views Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amA recent Supreme Court decision on law enforcement performing DNA tests on criminal suspects was quickly overshadowed by news of the federal government’s compiling the personal data of virtually...
Kuahuai, Estrella lift Kona
Local Sports Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy JOHN DE GROOTE
Stephens Media
Kona rode the arm of Toby Estrella and the bat of Kaehu Kuahuai on Sunday at Old Kona Airport Park to a 15-8 win over Hilo and more importantly a berth...
Red-hot Spurs torch Heat
Pro/College Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy BRIAN MAHONEY
AP Basketball Writer
SAN ANTONIO — With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again.
One more victory and their Big Three, not...
Salvage shop opens in Kona
News Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy CHELSEA JENSEN
Stephens Media
Looking for deep discounts on everyday items, clothing, electronics and more? Overstock n Discounts, Kona’s newest salvage retailer, is bringing the...
Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers
Nation Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — It’s called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama’s health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low...
Milbank: The left turns compliant on violating civil liberties
Their Views Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amWASHINGTON — Where have all the liberals gone?
President Obama, who as a Democratic senator accused the Bush administration of violating civil liberties in the name of security, now...
Rose blossoms down stretch to claim U.S. Open title
Pro/College Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
ARDMORE, Pa. — A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal.
Rose captured...
Longs Drugs opens new store in Waimea
Local News Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy JOHN De GROOTE
Stephens Media
The Waimea community gathered Monday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a full-size Longs Drugs store.
“Waimea has really needed this,”...
Affirmative action ruling contest: race vs. class
Nation Comments Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11amBy JUSTIN POPE
Associated Press
In post-Great Recession America, which is the bigger barrier to opportunity — race or class?
A decade ago, the U.S. Supreme Court kept the focus...
