Breaking http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking RSS Feed for Breaking en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 04:35:18 GMT Lifeguards release photos of men nearly swept into ocean http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Lifeguards_release_photos_of_men_nearly_swept_into_ocean.html Lifeguards are reminding beach-goers to listen to ocean safety officials and to be aware of waves that can wash people into the ocean after two incidents Saturday during the current south swell. Flood advisory isssued for Oahu http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Flood_advisory_isssued_for_Oahu.html The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Oahu because of rain, falling at rates of 1.5 inches an hour stalled over the windward coast. Rescue crews recover drowning victim at Waimea Falls http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Rescue_crews_respond_to_possible_drowning_at_Waimea_Falls.html Authorities have recovered a drowning victim at Waimea Falls. Rainbows complete sweep in final home game http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/208084211.html Matt Cooper tossed eight shutout innings and Stephen Ventimilia went 2-for-4 with two RBIs to lead Hawaii to a 6-0 shutout of UC Davis on Sunday to sweep the final three-game series of the season at Les Murakami Stadium. White House fights back on IRS scandal http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/208078191.html WASHINGTON » A senior White House aide said today that President Barack Obama learned only from news reports that an Internal Revenue Service office had singled out dozens of conservative groups for questionable scrutiny, while Republicans vowed to investigate any White House involvement in the growing scandal. Washington eliminates UH from NCAA softball regional http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Washington_eliminates_UH_from_NCAA_softball_regional.html Washington pitcher Bryana Walker threw a no-hitter and the Huskies eliminated the University of Hawaii softball team from the NCAA regionals with an 8-0 win today in Seattle. 2 men arrested in killing over iPad in Las Vegas http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519__2_men_arrested_in_killing_over_iPad_in_Las_Vegas.html Two men have been arrested in the killing of a teenage boy over an iPad in Las Vegas, police said today. Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises $1.67 million http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Visitor_Industry_Charity_Walk_raises_167_million.html The annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk raised a record $1.67 million for Hawaii charities, officials announced. Presidents from Philippine colleges visit UH http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_Presidents_from_Philippine_colleges_visit_UH.html A delegation of college presidents from the Philippines will be visiting the University of Hawaii. North Korea fires projectile into eastern waters http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/breaking/20130519_North_Korea_fires_projectile_into_eastern_waters.html SEOUL » North Korea fired a projectile into waters off its eastern coast Sunday, a day after launching three short-range missiles in the same area, officials said.