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HALEIWA, Hawaii (AP) — Throngs of spectators packed the beach before dawn and elite surfers descended on Oahu's North Shore, as anticipation built for a big-wave surfing competition last held six years ago. Aikau is a Native Hawaiian surfer famous for riding monster waves and saving hundreds of lives as Waimea Bay's first official lifeguard. The two lane road that snakes along Oahu's North Shore was backed up with traffic early Wednesday as eager spectators rode bikes or walked to the venue. El Nino conditions had helped stir up big waves... Читать дальше...

HALEIWA, Hawaii (AP) — Throngs of spectators packed the beach before dawn and elite surfers descended on Oahu's North Shore, as anticipation built for a big-wave surfing competition last held …

HENGELO - Op de Bornsestraat is woensdagavond een aanrijding geweest tussen een voetganger en een scooter. De voetganger raakte gewond en is met de ambulance naar het ziekenhuis gebracht.

Bonnie Raitt has given Lincoln fans a little mystery to figure out.

March 20, 1936 — Feb. 7, 2016

A Queens man was busted with a stockpile of guns, ammunition and bullet proof vests inside his one-bedroom apartment, authorities said.

Mavericks surf contest having anxious moments Organizers of the Titans of Mavericks big-wave surf contest got some discouraging news Wednesday morning when the Eddie Aikau contest, scheduled for Waimea Bay on Oahu’s North Shore, was called off. The two events are connected because the same swell that arrived in Hawaii, in a diminished state, is the one scheduled to be surfed by Mavericks competitors on Friday. The Waimea Bay event holds to a high standard of 20-foot waves by the Hawaiian scale... Читать дальше...

If you were one of the many who believed Metallica should have been offered an invitation to play the Super Bowl 50 halftime show, know that you weren't alone in your disappointment.

Forty-year-old Virat Vantani wouldn't have, in her worst nightmare, expected the road beneath her wheels at Mithakali Underpass swallow her up and leave her at the bottm of a 20 foot pit.

Sealed Air Corp. on Wednesday gave a soft revenue outlook for 2016 as currency swings continue to hurt results, though the maker of Bubble Wrap cushioning reported stronger-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter.

Gold price declines for first session in past six

Courtesy of Dan Lee

The cofounder of the standing desk company NextDesk Dan Lee wakes up really, really early.

How early? 3:30 a.m. “It’s not for everyone,” Lee said about the mega-early start to his day. He shared the four things he does every morning when he wakes up:

First, drink a whole lot of water. The first thing Lee does when he wakes up is drink two liters of water followed by two cups of coffee and a smoothie.

Then he spends some quality time with his pet. Читать дальше...

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TOKYO, Feb. 10 (UPI) -- Japan is taking steps to extend sanctions against North Korea, and new policies include a ban on money transfers and denying entry to North Korean nationals.

Who is Ohio Governor John Kasich, runner-up in the New Hampshire primary? And how do you pronounce his name?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca has agreed to plead guilty to lying to investigators during a federal corruption probe that tainted his career, federal prosecutors said …

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca has agreed to plead guilty to lying to investigators during a federal corruption probe that tainted his career, federal prosecutors said …

Real-life partners perform together onstage in James Graham’s sometimes sweet and sometimes funny “Dance Lovers” evening on Valentine’s Day at the Joe Goode Annex in San Francisco. Graham, the director of James Graham Dance Theatre, is also expected to show part of his duet “Homeroom.” Other duos include stand-up comic W. Kamau Bell with his wife, Santa Clara University dance lecturer Melissa Hudson Bell; Detour Dance’s Eric Garcia and Wiley Naman Strasser of the Shotgun Players and Cutting Ball;... Читать дальше...

Los Che are already seven goals down after their Copa del Rey first-leg mauling at Camp Nou, piling the pressure on Gary Neville - can they restore some pride at the Mestalla?

Bioarchaeologist Kristina Killgrove writes for mental_floss about her research on skeletons from Rome, just published today.

American women’s marathon record holder Deena Kastor of Mammoth Lakes, who won a bronze medal in the 2004 Athens Olympic marathon and was considered a prime contender for a top-three finish in Saturday’s Olympic marathon trials in Los Angeles, withdrew from the competition Wednesday because of...

Major movie remakes "A Star Is Born" and "It" have been approved for California tax credits as part of the state's expanded film and TV program to encourage film production.

The recommendations of a central panel for 27 per cent reservation for OBCs in private sector jobs on Wednesday evoked favourable reactions from parties with the ruling BJP noting it can be done after creating a conducive atmosphere.

If Labour does end up in third place this May, they'll likely find that electoral hole a difficult one to dig out of

Acting Chief Justice Jayant Patel of Gujarat high court got full court reference on his farewell on Wednesday upon his transfer to Karnataka high court.

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen got into a heated exchange with Rep. Sean Duffy (R., Wis.) over access to transcripts of Fed meetings that may shed light on an investigation into a 2012 leak of sensitive central-bank information. Photo: AP