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The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee is stepping aside from its investigation into Russia's meddling in the election last year after being accused of ethics violations. Devin Nunes says the charges against him are baseless, and he retains the confidence of House leadership, but his Democratic counterpart welcomed the move.

Gov. David Ige and Hawaiʻi’s entire congressional delegation agree that operations at the Red Hill fuel site should be suspended immediately. As HPR’s Bill Dorman reports, the call comes as the Secretary of the Navy has arrived on Oʻahu.

Biden told Putin in a call that if Russia invades Ukraine, the U.S. and allies would apply painful economic sanctions, said Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security adviser.

A new law will charge a 3% tax to tourists who book a hotel or short-term vacation rental on Oʻahu. Portions of the tax revenue will fund the Honolulu rail, the city's general fund, and a special fund to mitigate tourism impacts on natural resources.

Low-income people are especially affected by inflation, economists say. While some are struggling with the rising prices of gas, food and rent, the pay for some low-wage jobs is rising.

The White House is holding a Summit of Democracy on Thursday and Friday to counter a rising tide of authoritarianism. Over a 100 countries will be attending.

A new UCLA report shows television viewers like shows with diverse casts and writers. But while some groups are making gains in Hollywood, Latinx people remain severely underrepresented.

It's peak season for returns, which are setting a new record. Some end up back on shelves or get resold to other merchants, and some wind up in landfills or sail overseas.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized for a lockdown garden party that has many calling from him to resign.

Mexicans cast ballots on Sunday to elect their next president. The candidate well ahead of the others in polls is Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a leftist who has tried twice before for the presidency.