Protesters mass at airports to decry Trump's immigration policies
By Ralph Ellis CNN (CNN) -- Protesters gathered at airports cross the United States on Saturday to complain about President Donald Trump's immigration policies, with more protests scheduled for Sunday.This was the second weekend of demonstrations, with more than 1 million people coming out last weekend for the Women's March.Olivia Katbi Smith told CNN affiliate KATU she showed up Saturday at Portand International Airport because she believes Trump's immigration policies are cruel."I think it's ..>> view originalSteering future pilots in the right direction
Steering future pilots in the right direction Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 3:45 AM EST Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2017 5:00 AM EST Helping students aim for the skies, may also help with a shortage of airline pilots."Future and Active Pilot Advisors" is working to steer students in the right direction."I just want to work for it, achieve it. I want to feel that success," 13-year-old, Colin Hornaday said. More than 150 students got a hands-on learning experience at Saturday's Fut..>> view originalUH Circle of Honor Class of 2016
(Hawaii Athletics) - The University of Hawai'i Athletics Department is pleased to announce the newest inductees into the UH Sports Circle of Honor. The Class of 2016 includes legendary men's basketball coach Robert "Riley" Wallace, the basketball program's all-time single-game scoring leader Anthony "Tony" Davis, and the voice of the Rainbows for more than four decades Jim Leahey.This year's inductees will be officially enshrined as the Circle's 34th class during halftime of the February 25 men'..>> view originalRoger Federer beats Rafael Nadal in Australian Open final
By Ravi Ubha CNN MELBOURNE, Australia (CNN) -- Even for the legendary Roger Federer, this was -- nearly -- unbelievable. After missing the second half of last season with a knee injury, the Swiss star came back in style by winning the Australian Open Sunday and turning the tables on nemesis Rafael Nadal with a gripping 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory in just over 3 1/2 hours.The clash marked an extraordinary comeback for the players, both of whom have battled recent injuries and are older than m..>> view originalThe ban that descended into chaos: What we know
By Tim Langmaid and Deanna Hackney CNN (CNN) -- President Donald Trump issued an executive order banning travel from seven Muslim majority countries. The move has been met with street protests across America and legal challenges. Here's what we know:The executive orderOn Friday, Trump signed an order banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days and suspending all refugee admission for 120 days. The countries affected are Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen and Somalia, acc..>> view originalURGENT - US servicemember killed in raid on al Qaeda in Yemen
(CNN) -- A US servicemember died of wounds suffered during a raid in Yemen against al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), US Central Command announced Sunday.Three other servicemembers were wounded in the raid."We are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our elite servicemembers," said Commander of U.S. Central Command Gen. Joseph Votel. "The sacrifices are very profound in our fight against terrorists who threaten innocent peoples across the globe."Central Command said a US military aircraf..>> view originalPeople drifting in waters off Malaysian coast await rescue
By Rebecca Wright and Serenitie Wang CNN (CNN) -- Chinese tourists were drifting at sea and awaiting rescue after their vessel sunk off the coast of Sabah in Malaysia, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported Sunday, citing a Chinese consulate in Malaysia.At least 31 people, including 28 Chinese tourists were on a catamaran headed to an island popular with tourists on Saturday. A police report was lodged 13 hours later that said the vessel was missing.The boat is believed to have sunk near Men..>> view originalNYC mayor: Trump travel ban 'sends a horrible message'
By Eric Bradner CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio blasted President Donald Trump Sunday over the executive order placing a travel ban on people coming from seven Muslim-majority countries into the United States. He said the new GOP President's executive action "goes against our Constitutional values" and targets Muslims. "This sends a horrible message to them that for no reason whatsoever they could be detained or even sent to their home country even though they're part ..>> view originalCareer Night for Allen in UH Basketball Win
Career Night for Allen in UH Basketball Win Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2017 4:21 AM EST Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2017 4:21 AM EST (Hawaii Athletics) - The University of Hawai'i men's basketball team rode the hot hand of Noah Allen and clamped down defensively in a 78-56 win over UC Santa Barbara Saturday night at the Stan Sheriff Center. Allen scored a career-high 34 points – his second 30-point performance in the last four games –to help UH get back in the win column after two s..>> view originalSyrian Christian family, visas in hand, turned back at airport
By Sarah Jorgensen CNN (CNN) -- Two brothers, their wives and children left war-torn Syria with 16 suitcases and crossed the border into Lebanon. They were finally on their way to the United States after working for almost 15 years to join their family members stateside. But after a flight from Beirut to Doha, Qatar, and then to Philadelphia on Saturday, the two families were told to get on a flight back to Doha. It was because President Donald Trump had just signed an executive order denying c..>> view original
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