Tsai says Irving isn’t antisemitic; NBPA awaits resolution
Suspended Brooklyn guard Kyrie Irving and the Nets appear to be on a path toward reconciliation, though it remains unclear when the seven-time All-Star will return to the court.
Miami Heat’s home arena will get new name after FTX collapse
MIAMI — The arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, after the team and Miami-Dade County decided Friday to terminate their relationship with FTX on the same day the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy.
Nevada count enters Day 4 with Senate, governorship on line
LAS VEGAS — With control of the U.S. Senate on the line, Nevada’s protracted ballot count ground through a fourth day Friday as election officials tallied thousands of votes ahead of a Saturday deadline to accept finally arriving mail-ins.
Bills QB Allen returns to practice, questionable for Sunday
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tested his injured throwing elbow on Friday for the first time in practice this week and is listed as questionable to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Brady has ‘zero’ remorse about return, is gifted lederhosen
MUNICH — Tom Brady got a full dose of Germany on Friday when he was presented with Bavarian lederhosen before being questioned about his personal life.
Famed painting ‘The Scream’ targeted by climate activists
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Norwegian police said two climate activists tried in vain Friday to glue themselves to Edvard Munch’s 1893 masterpiece “The Scream” at an Oslo museum and no harm was reported to the painting of a waif-like figure appearing to scream.
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian special military units in Kherson
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s president said Friday that special military units have entered the city of Kherson.
After quiet days, handful of protests at UN climate summit
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — After days with almost no demonstrations, there were several small protests at this year’s UN climate conference calling Friday for the developed world to fight global warming more fairly and effectively.
China eases some quarantine for travelers even as cases rise
BEIJING (AP) — Travelers arriving in China will spend less time in quarantine under changes to sweeping anti-virus controls announced Friday to reduce disruptions to the economy and society.
US border agency leader is being forced out
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection is being forced out of his job leading the nation’s largest law enforcement agency as agents encounter record numbers of migrants entering the U.S. from Mexico, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Veterans ‘best of America,’ VP Harris says in laying wreath
WASHINGTON — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris told the nation’s veterans Friday their work makes America stronger, as the administration announced new support for children who live with wounded service members.
Pelosi faces uncertain future weeks after attack on husband
WASHINGTON — The morning after the midterm election, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi slipped on a sterling silver whistle given to her by her husband, who was attacked last month by an intruder at their San Francisco home.
Poison pills: Trump, Roe and the Red Wave that wasn’t
Many a pundit predicted that in the first elections since the overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer, crime and inflation would overshadow abortion rights in turning people out to the polls. Tuesday night, Americans around the country proved them wrong.
Tropical Gardening: Avocado Lace Bug continues to cause damage
Last year’s avocado defoliation due to the Avocado Lace Bug raised havoc with fruit production. Exposed fruit is quickly sunburned and that affected the quality. University of Hawaii entomologists had hoped that this season might be better with natural predators reducing the lace bug population. So far, this does not seem to be the case.
Pair in custody after Kona business robbed, officer shot at
Police have arrested two people in connection with an incident involving an armed robbery, a traffic collision and a man allegedly shooting at an officer in Kona Thursday evening.
Pair of missing hikers found unharmed at Kalopa State Park
The Hawaii Fire Department rescued a pair of lost hikers from Kalopa State Park Thursday.
Police seek 3 Puna men
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding three Puna men wanted for outstanding warrants and questioning in ongoing investigations. The men are identified as:
Waikoloa Loan Closet provides medical equipment for the community
Realtor Phyllis Klicker had closed on a home sale in Waikoloa Village and discovered the previous owner had left behind a cache of medical equipment. Not wanting to take it to the landfill, she decided to open the Waikoloa Loan Closet, making the equipment available free of charge to anyone in need.
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
A U.S. judge in Texas on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness — a program that was already on hold as a federal appeals court in St. Louis considers a separate lawsuit by six states challenging it.
State clears the way for Meadow Gold expansion
An expansion of the state’s only dairy processing facility could be completed within two years.
DOH: Respiratory virus infections, flu on the rise
State Epidemiologist Sarah Kemble said Thursday doctors are “seeing a lot of sick kids with respiratory viruses right now.”
Foreman leads Panthers past rival Falcons in rain, 25-15
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — D’Onta Foreman admitted he was tired — at times completely gassed.
Obituaries for November 11
Lucille Liborio Kain, 91, of Papaikou died Oct. 18 at home. Born in Pepeekeo, she was a private adult caregiver, homemaker and member of the Ladies Aid Society of Central Christian Church. Visitation 9-10 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 16) at Haili Congregational Church. Memorial service at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2. Casual attire. Survived by sons, Gordon (Faye) Liborio of Hilo and Norman Liborio of Papaikou; daughter, Peggy (Andrew Nisbet) Liborio of Hawaiian Paradise Park; hanai children, Debbie Hose-Holman of Pennsylvania, Florence (Jim) Puaa and Violet Puaa of Hilo; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter, nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Biden to meet China’s Xi on Monday for Taiwan, Russia talks
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will meet Monday with President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of next week’s Group of 20 Summit in Bali, Indonesia, a face-to-face meeting that comes amid strained U.S.-China relations, the White House announced Thursday.
Troy’s 5-9-ish Carlton Martial closing on FBS tackle record
TROY, Ala. — Carlton Martial doesn’t look the part, and he knows it.
