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Mother-daughter bakers create a 6 foot Han Solo sculpture in bread

Remember how the Star Wars character looked at the end of The Empire Strikes Back? He was frozen in carbonite, hands straining to reach out. They did the same thing in bread and call it "Pan Solo."

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning a point against Diane Parry of France during their first round match of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Monday, July 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Naomi Osaka wins her first Wimbledon tennis match in 6 years

Osaka will next play American Emma Navarro in the second round of the tournament.

A Jan. 6 rioter convicted of assaulting police scored a visit to the White House

Two pardoned Jan. 6 rioters posted photos and videos of themselves visiting the White House. One of them was convicted of assaulting police and texted after the riot, "I have murder in my heart."

A second Oath Keeper pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 riot

Brian Ulrich pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy and obstruction, and agreed to cooperate with government investigators.

Construction workers building a commercial complex Thursday in Springfield, Ill., earlier this month. The sector has been on a gradual rebound following a devastating hit during the housing collapse in 2008.

Unemployment Ticks Up To 6.2 Percent; 209,000 Jobs Added

The latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the rate for July was little changed from June's 6.1 percent.

Closing arguments resume in the Oath Keepers Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy trial

Jurors continue to hear closing arguments in the trial of Steward Rhodes and four other members of the far-right militia, charged with seditious conspiracy for their role in the Jan. 6 attack.

Attendees wave "Coach Walz" signs as Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Tim Walz formally accepted his nomination to be the Democratic Party's vice presidential candidate in a keynote address on August 21 at the party's convention, calling it "the honor of my life."

6 takeaways (so far) from the Democratic National Convention

As Democrats wrap their third night in Chicago, the Democratic National Convention continues its message of freedom and readies itself for its final night: the speech from Vice President Harris.

6 things Trump says at his rallies and what they really mean

Former President Donald Trump loves acronyms, but his sayings have become increasingly varied. NPR analyzes six of Trump’s most common catchphrases on the campaign trail in 2024.

An aerial view of the Kānehili Hawaiian Homestead Community in Kapolei. DHHL's landholdings in Kapolei are prime for development, and will be the site of at least one-third of the homestead lots it currently plans to build with this infusion of $600 million from the state general fund.

The Conversation: New nominee needed to head DHHL; Local foodie makes waves nationally

Nominee pulls out of consideration to head Department of Hawaiian Home Lands; LA eatery is something to Yelp about; A song contest celebrates the Hawaiian language; Maui cyclist pedals to raise money for nonprofit assisting families with children

After 36 years, Seagull Schools' Early Education Center in Downtown Honolulu will be closing its doors in August. Earlier this month, the city notified the school that it would not renew its lease. The city plans to repair the municipal parking lot underneath the school.

Blangiardi extends downtown Honolulu preschool lease for another 6 months

Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced Tuesday the city will be extending the Early Education Center's lease for another six months to allow more time to find a new location for the preschool. However, Blangiardi stressed repairs to the parking structure below the school are long overdue. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

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