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HONOLULU — Nearly six months after a wildfire destroyed the historic town of Lahaina, the Maui Police Department said Monday it is working on improving its response to future tragedies, including by obtaining better equipment and stationing a high-ranking officer in the island’s communications center during emergencies. The changes are among …

Former President Donald Trump on Monday indicated that Ronna McDaniel should leave her post as head of the Republican National Committee, in a shift from his past praise for the RNC chair. During a Newsmax interview, Trump was asked if he thinks McDaniel should step aside. He responded affirmatively saying, …

The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage crossed over 7% on Monday for the first time since December, hitting 7.04%, according to Mortgage News Daily. It comes after the rate took the sharpest jump in more than a year Friday, after the January employment report came in much higher than expected. …

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LOS ANGELES — Rapper Killer Mike was arrested Sunday after being detained for questioning and escorted out of the Grammys venue in connection with an altercation, according to police. The Los Angeles Police Department said a man was detained and handcuffed Sunday afternoon in connection with a “physical altercation.” He was …

WASHINGTON — Senators released the long-awaited text of a bipartisan agreement to impose tougher immigration and asylum laws Sunday, as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer eyes votes on the package this week. The $118 billion package includes a series of provisions aimed at reducing record-high crossings at the southern border …

Indian actress Poonam Pandey is facing criticism after faking her death in what she says was an effort to raise awareness for cervical cancer. Two days ago, a post was published on the actress’ Instagram announcing her death. “Deeply saddened to inform you that we have lost our beloved Poonam …

Russia said on Sunday that Ukraine killed at least 28 people, including nine women and a child, when its armed forces struck a bakery and restaurant in Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine with Western-supplied rockets. Russian-backed officials said that Ukraine struck the bakery in the city of Lysychansk at about 12:30 (07:30 …

Mike Gill, the former Trump administration official who was shot during a Washington, D.C., carjacking spree on Monday, died Saturday, his wife said in a statement. Gill, who previously worked at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission under former President Donald Trump, was shot Monday in violence related to a …

ABOARD USS EISENHOWER IN THE RED SEA — The United States and the United Kingdom launched airstrikes Saturday targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen in response to the group’s continued attacks in the Red Sea, the countries confirmed in a joint statement. The U.S. and U.K. struck 36 Houthi targets in …