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The number of confirmed cases of the new virus has risen again in China.

Plus, a 69-year-old woman who was attacked by a purse snatcher early Friday in Aiea is thanking police for catching her accused attacker quickly.

The man accused of sending her face first into the sidewalk is behind bars facing robbery charges.

#LIVE: Severe weather slams parts of the country, triggering flooding and leaving behind a big mess.

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The Wuhan coronavirus has now killed more than 630 people, most of the victims in China. More than 31,400 people are infected with the virus across 25 countries and territories.

A cold front is making its way down the Hawaiian island chain on Thursday, bringing the threat of heavy downpours and thunderstorms.

#LIVE: Chinese health officials now say at least 563 people have died from the coronavirus, the vast majority in China.

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A cold front moves in over the state, threatening drenching showers and thunderstorms. And Hawaii tour operators say they're starting to feel the pinch from the coronavirus as travelers cancel plans.

Hawaii's US senators are blasting federal authorities for what they say is a lack of coordination with Hawaii officials on the response to the coronavirus.

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State officials say two Chinese nationals seeking asylum are now in Honolulu, but neither of them is sick. The two came to Hawaii before new entry restrictions went into effect, aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

After an embarrassing delay overnight, all eyes are on Iowa as officials are set to release some of the results from the Democratic presidential caucuses.

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There are still no confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Hawaii. But state health officials say they've secured a new quarantine facility at Pearl Harbor just in case -- and hospitals on all islands are prepared.