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Hawaii’s Big Island lashed by rain and wind as Tropical Storm Lala closes in

HONOLULU (AP) — Tropical Storm Lala was already whipping and soaking Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday, and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches land.

  • Tropical Storm Lala nearing Hawaii's Big Island on Aug. 15, 2026
  • Hurricane warning issued for first landfall in 155 years
  • Up to 25 inches of rain possible, causing mudslides and wildfires

Liechtenstein changes its rules to allow women to inherit the Alpine principality’s throne

VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) — Liechtenstein’s royal house said Saturday that the tiny country’s rules of succession will be changed so that a woman could in the future inherit the…

  • Liechtenstein alters succession rules to permit female throne inheritance.
  • Prince Alois announces change at national day speech with two-thirds approval.
  • Current heir Prince Hans-Adam II remains head of state.

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