Hawaii's Big Island under rare hurricane landfall threat as Tropical Storm Lala strengthens
HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen to a hurricane before reaching Hawaii's Big Island this weekend, forecasters said Friday, bringing heavy rains that can cause destructive…
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Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
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Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones on loan arrival of Arthur Okonkwo – a deal that looks certain to push Thomas Kaminski out Valley exit door
Charlton Athletic have moved to address their goalkeeping situation by completing a season-long loan move for Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo.The 24-year-old has signed for the Addicks in time to be in…
Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial for killing her 3 children
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Charlton Athletic boss answers question about Crystal Palace’s Jes Rak-Sakyi, explains plan with Micah Mbick, whether five at the back could make a return and Josh Edwards status
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One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the…
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