Associated Press: Tropical Storm Iselle was supposed to weaken as it slowly moved west across the Pacific. But the storm strengthened instead, and now Hawaii is poised to take its first direct hit from a hurricane in 22 years. Tracking close behind it was Hurricane Julio, which strengthened early Thursday into a Category 2 storm with maximum winds of 100 miles per hour. State officials said that the islands were ready and urged residents to prepare. Tourists were wondering whether their flights and activities would...