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<p>Associated Press</p><p>President Barack Obama speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington prior to his upcoming trip to Europe. The proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership with Europe will be a top item this coming week in Northern Ireland at the Group of Eight summit of major Western democracies. The deal has raised great expectations of boosting growth and jobs by eliminating tariffs and other barriers that have long plagued economic relations. But there’s trouble ahead, both at the negotiating table and from Congress with fellow Democrats, rather than his usual Republican antagonists.</p>

President fights with Democrats over trade

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By TOM RAUM

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — As President Barack Obama pushes an ambitious agenda to liberalize global trading, political trade wars already are forming, and they’re with...

Online Extra: NBA coaches firings a concern

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI

AP Basketball Writer

SAN ANTONIO — Front offices across the NBA seem to be panicking a bit these days. Job security has long been an oxymoron for coaches in this...

Online Extra: Rays’ Cobb released from hospital

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Alex Cobb left the hospital and went home Sunday, one day after he was hit in the right ear by a line drive.

The Rays announced...

Online Extra: Series tied, Game 3 tonight in Stanley Cup

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By JIMMY GOLEN

AP Sports Writer

BOSTON — Tyler Seguin knew something had to be said.

And he was pretty sure it wouldn’t be fit for public consumption.

After the Chicago...

Climber to speak to KKCC

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

World-renowned, record-setting mountaineer and professional motivational speaker Gary Guller will be the guest speaker for the upcoming Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC) Installation Banquet...

Vital statistics for June 17

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

BIRTHS

Micah Mana Wells, boy

Blake Hokuonalani Mei Guang Tuvera Young, girl

Colbie Marley Kaimalie Alcoran, girl

Temmy-Rose Kailihulalionalani Puaokekoolau Alcosiba, girl...

Macadamia company fires CEO

Updated: Jun 17, 2013 12:11am

By HUNTER BISHOP

Tribune-Herald staff writer

About six months after leading the launch of a new company name and major new product line for Royal Hawaii Orchards, formerly ML Macadamia...

<p>TIM WRIGHT/Tribune-Herald</p><p>The boys 13 race Saturday at the Aunty Maile Kailana regatta came down to a matter of inches at Hilo Bay. Kai Ehitu took first, followed by Kai Opui and Keaukaha.</p>

Perfection has its limits

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 10:53am

By KEVIN JAKAHI

Tribune-Herald sports writer

Sunshine, a friendly on-shore breeze and blue skies highlighted a perfect day for paddling, setting the stage for 22 unbeaten crews to...

<p>Associated Press</p><p>Phil Mickelson was the only golfer to reach par Saturday at the U.S. Open, shooting a 70 during the third round in Ardmore, Pa. Mickelson leads three players by a stroke.</p>

Open victory within reach for Lefty

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By DOUG FERGSUON

Associated Press

ARDMORE, Pa. — For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to...

<p>Shinto priests lead a Japanese couple under a parasol during a wedding ceremony at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo. Boasting the nation’s largest wooden “torii” gate, the shrine was built to commemorate Emperor Meiji, who reigned as Japan opened to the rest of the world after centuries of isolation.</p><p>Associated Press</p>

Tokyo: 5 freebies from shrine to ‘cool’ Japan

Updated: Jun 16, 2013 12:06am

By MARI YAMAGUCHI

Associated Press

TOKYO — Finding free things in one of the world’s most expensive cities may sound impossible. Surprisingly, Tokyo offers a wide range of museums,...