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Officials confirm no survivors from Hawaii helicopter crash

HONOLULU —  Tour helicopter operations in Hawaii have come under increased scrutiny after a deadly crash this week, one of several recent accidents in the state, with a congressman calling the trips unsafe and lacking proper oversight. There were no survivors of the Thursday tour helicopter crash that killed three minors and four adults, officials confirmed…

By JohnValbyNation December 29, 2019 0

Japan OKs divisive plan to send naval forces to Mideast

TOKYO —  Japan on Friday approved a contentious plan to send naval forces to the Middle East to ensure the safety of Japanese ships transporting oil to the energy-poor country that heavily depends on imports from the region. The Cabinet’s decision reflects tensions that have escalated between Iran and the U.S. since President Trump withdrew from…

By JohnValbyNation December 29, 2019 0