Two Samoans charged in armed million-dollar robbery of jewelry store in California
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — At least two Samoan men are among five defendants who are charged with conspiracy to commit robbery affecting interstate commerce, for their roles in a March 17







![Pastor David Katina (front row left) and Pastor John Alailima (second row left) with members of the inaugural class of the RHEMA Bible Training Center Pago Pago on their first day this past Tuesday. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] The inaugural class of the RHEMA Bible Training Center](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_1619.jpg?itok=4I_RYZhI)
![Mr. Daniel Myung and family, from Maryland, USA, are praying their 14-year old daughter, Hope (right front with glasses) will survive her ordeal — she is fighting for her life after nearly drowning in the waters of Vaitogi while at a picnic with her mother and brother and sister. Mr. Myung thanks the community for all their support and prayers, and asks that prayers continue to be said for Hope and his family. Hope was MedEvaced to Hawaii on Thursday later afternoon. [courtesy photo] The Myung family](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/4940_n.jpg?itok=K6dwyJaC)

