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(CNN)The two Defense Department civilian workers who were killed when a US sailor opened fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard earlier this week have been identified. Vincent J. Kapoi, a metals inspector apprentice, and Roldan A. Agustin, who worked as a shop planner at the naval shipyard, were shot and killed on Wednesday, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickman officials said in a statement. Kapoi's sister, Theona Kapoi, described her brother as "easy-going, fun-loving, 'let's do this' man." "There are so many unanswered questions. We all have to be honest: It changes nothing, because we can't bring him back. What we do have to do, and we must do, is honor his memory, keep him alive in our hearts -- and please keep him in your hearts, and always remember good times," Theona Kapoi said in a statement Friday. A third victim who was injured during the shooting remains hospitalized in critical condition, Norman Dominesey, Naval Criminal Investigative Service special agent in charge, told … [Read more...] about The Pearl Harbor shooting lasted 23 seconds and left 2 Department of Defense workers dead

In 2014, several years after Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson left government, a group of economists asked him how he talked to his fellow Republicans about climate change. Paulson served under President George W. Bush and remains one of the few prominent Republicans to come out strongly in favor of action to cut carbon emissions. At first, the former secretary demurred, saying that he didn’t like to talk about politics. But then he opened up.    As climate disasters keep wreaking havoc on communities, Paulson explained, politicians will face enormous pressure to engage in “climate bailouts.”  Bailing out bankers is never popular, but climate bailouts—using federal taxpayer dollars to rescue communities hit by extreme weather events—are very popular. No politician who wants a future in politics can afford to turn his or her back on disaster-ravaged communities. So, Republicans can choose: Control climate change and keep government … [Read more...] about Why Congress Keeps Paying for Your Wrecked Beach House

(CNN)A gunman on a Navy air station in Florida shot and killed three people Friday and sources say the shooter was from Saudi Arabia. The gunman, who was killed, was identified as Saudi national Mohammed Alshamrani, two law enforcement sources told CNN. While it is still early in the investigation, here is what is known about the shooter. What was he doing on the base? Here is what we know about the US military's program to train foreign troops The gunman was a second lieutenant in the Saudi military involved in flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said. Read More Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was a member of the Saudi air force. The Department of Defense said he began his training in August 2017. The program included basic aviation, initial pilot training and English classes. Was the motive terrorism? Investigators are looking into whether it was terror-related, but officials said it is too early to tell. He was vetted upon … [Read more...] about What we know about the man who killed three at a Florida Navy base

SUNRISE (AP) — Zemgus Girgensons and Linus Ullmark ended the Buffalo Sabres’ three-game losing streak. Girgensons scored twice, Ullmark made 43 saves and the Sabres beat the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Sunday night to snap a three-game losing streak. “We did a lot of good things tonight and were rewarded with a `W,'” said Jack Eichel, who had a goal and two assists. “We did a good job of finding a way to get that next goal.” Victor Olofsson and Jeff Skinner also scored. “I thought (Ullmark) played an outstanding game today staying on the initial shots,” Sabres coach Ralph Krueger said. “He was the king of the first shots tonight. We’re really, really happy with his performance.” Brett Connolly and Noel Acciari scored for the Panthers, and Samuel Montembeault stopped 20 shots. The Panthers have lost two straight after winning their previous three, losing 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. They have lost … [Read more...] about Girgensons, Eichel Lead Sabres Over Panthers, 5-2