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Forecasters say flash flood warnings remain in effect across several islands as heavy rain continues to lash the state.

The slow-moving system is also bringing dangerous flooding, strong winds and thunderstorms.

Honolulu has recorded more than 10 inches of rain since Tuesday.

On average, the city records about 2.3 inches.

Officials are urging residents to stay off flooded roads as saturated ground raises the risk of additional flash flooding.

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The Iraqi government is raising concerns about the risk of thousands of ISIS detainees escaping.

They were transferred to Iraq last month by U.S.

forces from Syria.

Officials say there were six attacks Saturday on the Baghdad airport compound where the prisoners are now being held.

NPR's Jana Raff reports.

Major oil-importing nations are cautiously reacting to President Trump's request that they send warships to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has largely closed.

So far, the United Kingdom has given the U.S.

only limited assistance as the war enters its third week.

But the British Minister for Energy Security, Ed Miliband, told the BBC all options are on the table.

President Trump is also urging China, France, Japan and South Korea to send their warships to the Strait of Hormuz to help secure the key shipping route.

Iran's foreign minister has said the Strait is open to all except America or its allies.

Voters in France are going to the polls today to elect mayors in cities across the country with a second round of voting later this month.

NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports the two-round municipal elections may be an indicator for what's to come in next year's presidential race.