New cases of political violence roil U.S. ahead of contentious election
In York, Pennsylvania, a man accosted a group of people rallying for Vice President Kamala Harris’ White House campaign, punching a 74-year-old man in the head and calling another man a “n—– supporter” as he fled.
Trump took a turn at the fryer. McDonald’s workers have thoughts.
Inside a McDonald’s in Lower Manhattan, David Ye, who has worked at the fast-food outpost for three years, knew in just a few seconds that something was off.
As Harris courts Sun Belt, housing costs stand in her way
LAS VEGAS — The promise of the American dream has shimmered in Las Vegas for as long as the city has existed. That hope of a stable middle-class life has attracted would-be homeowners from California, sun-seekers from the East and immigrants from all over the world.
DOH: Recall in effect for multiple frozen waffle brands
The state Department of Health is alerting residents about a recall issued by TreeHouse Foods Inc. for multiple brand names of frozen waffles because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Biden to propose that insurers cover over-the-counter birth control
WASHINGTON — The White House announced Monday that it would propose new rules under the Affordable Care Act that would require insurers to cover over-the-counter birth control at no cost to patients, as it seeks to expand access to contraception and cut out-of-pocket costs.
Researchers: Arkansas may have vast lithium reserves
Researchers at the United States Geological Survey and the Arkansas government announced Monday that they had found a trove of lithium, a critical raw material for electric vehicle batteries, in an underground brine reservoir in Arkansas.
Your Views for October 22
Time for ‘reasonable and sane’ approach
A second Trump term would cement a Supreme Court revolution
The 2016 presidential election turned out to be pivotal for the Supreme Court. Donald Trump’s presidency led to his appointment of three justices, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the launch of a conservative constitutional revolution. Had Hillary Clinton been elected, liberals would have achieved a genuine majority on the court for the first time since the 1960s.
Yahya Sinwar’s legacy of murder: Hamas leader caused the death of many, including himself
Yahya Sinwar died in the rubble of a wrecked building in the wrecked city of Rafah in the wrecked Gaza Strip, where he ruled as Hamas chieftain and launched the horrific Oct. 7 pogrom on Israel.
Austin condemns Kremlin ‘apologists’ in pledging support for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday offered full-throated support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia and delivered biting criticism of naysayers who might seek to end the conflict on Moscow’s terms.
Obituaries for October 22
Aaron Edward Chui, 63, of Hilo, died Oct. 2 at Hilo Benioff Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, he was a high school math teacher at Kamehameha Schools Hawaii campus. Survived by daughters, Elyse Chui of Long Beach, Calif., McKenna (Kevin) Hernandez of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Clarice Chui of Camarillo, Calif., and Jenna Chui of Camarillo, Calif.; brother Lorne (Pauline) Chui of Lompoc, Calif.; and half-sister Aprilani Mclwraith of Waikele. Arrangements by Dodo Mortuary.
Events that led to close call on Trump’s life were preventable, committee finds
WASHINGTON — The House task force on the attempted assassinations of former President Donald Trump released its first preliminary report Monday, chastising the Secret Service for poor planning and a communications breakdown that resulted in a fatal shooting at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Most of Havana back online as Cuba works to revive power grid
HAVANA — Cuba’s power-grid operator said it had restored electricity to most of the capital Havana on Monday even as Tropical Storm Oscar lashed the island’s eastern end, downing trees and power lines.
Cheney, with Harris, tells anti-abortion women it’s OK to back her
MALVERN, Pa. — Former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming on Monday sought to give voters who oppose abortion rights explicit permission to support Vice President Kamala Harris, suggesting during a town-hall-style event with Harris that Republican restrictions on abortion rights had gone too far.
U.S. envoy calls spiraling conflict in Lebanon ‘out of control’
BEIRUT — A top U.S. official said Monday that the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah had “escalated out of control,” and called for the revival of a United Nations resolution that, if enforced fully, could pull the region back from the brink amid Israel’s widening war in Lebanon.
Harris sets record for biggest fundraising quarter ever
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign set a record for the biggest fundraising quarter ever this fall, raising $1 billion in the three-month period that ended Sept. 30.
BIIF football: Season wrapping up on Big Island
The Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) football season continued over the weekend. Most squads have one game remaining in their regular-season slates.
Lamar Jackson’s 5-TD effort propels Ravens past Bucs
Lamar Jackson threw for 281 yards with five touchdowns and the Baltimore Ravens extended their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.
Cardinals top Chargers on Chad Ryland’s walk-off FG
Chad Ryland kicked a 32-yard field goal with no time remaining to give the Arizona Cardinals a 17-15 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.
Defending champion Celtics tip off new season with chip on their shoulders
Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics appeared to have finally won the respect of the NBA when they dominated the regular season and playoffs to win their elusive 18th title last season.
