Obama Vows to Create Jobs and Finish Job in Afghanistan
President Obama says he intends to create jobs and finish the job in Afghanistan.At a joint press conference with India's prime minister, Mister Obama said India is a vital partner in addressing the world’s economic challenges.
This as new jobless numbers show unemployment above ten percent.
“India will play a pivotal role in meeting the major challenges we face today. And, this includes my top economic priority: creating good jobs with good wages for the American people."
The president also hinted at his strategy in war-torn Afghanistan, something the country has been waiting to hear for weeks.
”Afghanistan's stability is important to that process. I’ve also indicated that, after eight years, some of those years in which we did not have the resources. I intend to get the job done.”
Last night, the president had a final meeting with his top advisors on Afghanistan and the military's strategy there.
He is expected to announce a decision next week on whether to send up to 40-thousand more troops to the region.
Largest Crib Recall in U.S. history
The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission says the agency should do better in addressing crib safety.
Yesterday marked the largest crib recall in U.S. history.
More than 2.1 million drop side cribs are being called back after reports of four infant suffocations.
Rescue Crews Searching for Missing Kayaker
The search continues in Haleiwa this morning for a missing kayaker.
Fire crews and the U.S. coast guard have been circling waters near Kaiaka Beach Park.
That's where the man was last seen at about six last night.
A kayak paddle was found near the beach park's shore but authorities have yet to determine who it belongs to.
Man Shot by Police Sunday in Police Custody
A man shot by police Sunday in Kakaako is now out of the hospital and in police custody.
29-year-old Gerald Galon junior faces attempted murder charges for dragging a police officer with his car.
Officers were questioning Galon, who had been sleeping in a car that was parked on Cooke street.
A 46-year-old police sergeant reached in to grab the keys as Galon began to drive away and was dragged several feet.
Another officer then fired three shots at Galon.
Galon was found an hour later after he went to a hospital for treatment.
Bulky Item Pick-up Fines
Proposed new rules for bulky item disposal could have violators paying hefty fines.
Mayor Mufi Hanemann says residents should be allowed to place bulky items on the street the evening before scheduled pick up.
Violators will have seven days to clear the items or face a $500 fine per day.
The city council must approve the plan.
You can log onto www.opala.org to see the bulky item pickup schedule.
Cheetahs Draw crowds at Tokyo Zoo
A new bundle of joy at a Tokyo zoo has visitors doing more than a double take.
That's because the main attraction is three baby cheetahs.
Triplets Neem, Sonia, and Lily were born in September and weighed less than one kilogram.
Since their debut, thousands of visitors continue to pour through the gates of the Tama Zoo in western Tokyo just to get a glimpse of the cubs.
Now weighing 2.5 kilograms, the cubs spend most days playing with one another and following their mother.
Experts say in the wild, cheetah cubs go with their mother to learn how to hunt once they reach about five weeks old.
