Deadly Pakistani school attack raises security issues

CHARSADDA, Pakistan — Once again, Islamic militants stormed a school in northeastern Pakistan in a deadly attack that lasted for hours. And once again, the… Continue reading

Stocks slide as oil tumbles, S&P lowest in almost 2 years

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday as the price of oil suffered its worst one-day drop since September, and the Standard & Poor’s 500… Continue reading

‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ release delayed to Dec. 2017

NEW YORK (AP) — There is a disturbance in the force.The release of “Star Wars: Episode VIII” has been delayed from May 2017 to Dec.… Continue reading

Audit: Vegas cabs overcharging public $47M a year

LAS VEGAS — If the cash you doled out for a Las Vegas cab ride hurt your wallet, it’s not all in your head —… Continue reading

Patriots’ Fleming rescues woman after car accident

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots linebacker Darius Fleming didn’t hesitate when he saw a woman trapped in a smoking car: He kicked out the… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By JIMMY GOLEN

Tennis stars want names of match-fixers

MELBOURNE, Australia — Around the world, players, commentators and fans echoed the call of Roger Federer, who wants to know names of those suspected of… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By JOCELYN GECKER

Djokovic wins again, faces match-fixing questions

MELBOURNE, Australia — For the second time in three days, Novak Djokovic won a match at the Australian Open and was confronted by questions about… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By JOHN PYE

Kelly won’t change ways in new gig

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Chip Kelly can handle the chatter and criticism, from his own players and otherwise.Moving way out West might be among the… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By JANIE McCAULEY

Denver’s Miller, Harris back for AFC title game

DENVER — Backslaps for the backups.That’s all pass-rusher Von Miller and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. could provide the last time the New England Patriots played… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By ARNIE STAPLETON

Panthers struggling with keeping leads, closing out games

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers problem hasn’t been building big leads this season, it has been keeping them.Four times the Panthers have led by… Continue reading

  • Jan 21, 2016
  • By STEVE REED

Scientists: Good evidence for 9th planet in solar system

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Scientists reported Wednesday they finally have “good evidence” for Planet X, a true ninth planet on the fringes of our solar… Continue reading

NOAA, NASA: 2015 was Earth’s hottest by a wide margin

WASHINGTON — Last year wasn’t just the Earth’s hottest year on record — it left a century of high temperature marks in the dust.The National… Continue reading

Temperature depends on where you put thermometer

WASHINGTON — When it comes to measuring global warming, it’s all about altitude.Temperature readings taken close to Earth’s surface — about 6 feet off the… Continue reading

Legislator joins national movement on privacy bills

JUNEAU — An Anchorage legislator and the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska announced plans Wednesday to support bills to extend digital privacy protections for… Continue reading

Groceries run low in Alaska after cargo ship problem

ANCHORAGE — Grocery stores in Alaska are running low on some foods after a cargo ship was delayed by a mechanical issue.Tote Maritime Alaska’s North… Continue reading

Cowell named new Fairbanks Daily News-Miner publisher

FAIRBANKS — A man with a long history with Alaska newspapers is the new publisher of the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner.Fuller Cowell was introduced as the… Continue reading

Industry: Tongass timber forecast flawed

A U.S. Forest Service study projects growth in Tongass timber harvest over the next 15 years, but leaders of Alaska’s timber industry are saying the… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, left, receives an enthusiastic greeting by Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

Legislature opens regular session

On Tuesday afternoon, Rep. Matt Claman, D-Anchorage, and Rep. Lance Pruitt, R-Anchorage, climbed the steps of the Capitol together with smiles on their faces.They traded… Continue reading

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, left, receives an enthusiastic greeting by Rep. Benjamin Nageak, D-Barrow, on the first day of the 29th Legislature at the Capitol in Juneau on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016.

Simulating disaster: Red Cross prepares for landslide drill at UAS, seeks volunteers

In the early hours of Aug. 18, heavy rainfall and wind loosened the earth above a small neighborhood at the base of Harbor Mountain in… Continue reading

Palin’s oldest son arrested in domestic violence case

ANCHORAGE — The oldest son of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin was arrested in a domestic violence case in which his girlfriend was afraid he… Continue reading