JPD to discuss Juneau’s heroin crisis

Lt. Kris Sell of the Juneau Police Department will speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce on the city’s heroin crisis.Heroin deaths and heroin-related crime… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 9

Social Media & Its Uses in the Workplace, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.Parks and Recreation Wednesday hike, 9:30… Continue reading

Mining sector in turmoil as Anglo American sheds 85,000

LONDON — The decision by a London-based mining company to shed 85,000 jobs is the sign of a global industry in crisis, with conglomerates reassessing… Continue reading

NCLB rewrite nears final OK

WASHINGTON — The nation is on the verge of a sweeping shift in education, with states poised to gain greater control over school accountability and… Continue reading

US life expectancy flat for third- straight year

NEW YORK — Life expectancy in the United States has stalled for three straight years, the government announced Wednesday.A child born last year can expect… Continue reading

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, speaks during a rally coinciding with Pearl Harbor Day at Patriots Point aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Trump’s Muslim ban idea pushes GOP toward chaos

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States is shoving the Republican Party to the edge of chaos, abruptly pitting… Continue reading

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump, speaks during a rally coinciding with Pearl Harbor Day at Patriots Point aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., Monday, Dec. 7, 2015. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

Calif. attack shows difficulty ID’ing terrorists

LOS ANGELES — By the time the married couple who carried out the deadly San Bernardino terrorist attack came to the attention of police, it… Continue reading

Boston College: 80 sickened after eating at Chipotle

BOSTON (AP) — Boston College said Tuesday the number of students complaining of gastrointestinal symptoms after eating at a Chipotle this weekend has climbed to… Continue reading

Seattle police release video of car chase, shootout

SEATTLE — Seattle police have released dash-cam videos showing a carjacker speeding the wrong way up a one-way street, firing at a pursuing patrol car… Continue reading

‘Deep mistrust’ with Chicago police, blacks

CHICAGO — A South Side police commander and his officers tortured black suspects into confessing to crimes they didn’t commit. Another rogue unit shook down… Continue reading

Dusty Baker makes race-sensitive comments; defends Chapman

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dusty Baker thinks the Washington Nationals need more speed, so he wants more African-American and Latino players on the roster.He also… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By HOWIE RUMBERG

Zobrist agrees to $56 million, 4-year deal with Cubs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Free agent infielder Ben Zobrist and the Cubs agreed Tuesday to a $56 million, four-year contract, a deal that caused Chicago… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By RONALD BLUM

AP source: D-backs get pitcher Shelby Miller from Braves

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired All-Star right-hander Shelby Miller from the… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By HOWIE RUMBERG

Yankees get INF Castro from Cubs for RHP Warren, plus player

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The New York Yankees have acquired infielder Starlin Castro from the Chicago Cubs for pitcher Adam Warren and a player to… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By AP

23-0: Warriors down Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — The Golden State Warriors followed the script perfectly for three quarters Tuesday night.Then things got a bit more interesting.The defending NBA champions improved… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By MICHAEL MAROT

Manziel starting again for Browns

CLEVELAND — Johnny Manziel’s timeout has ended. He’s starting for the Browns again.The polarizing quarterback will play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers, returning to… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By TOM WITHERS

NFC East: It’s ugly, baby

IRVING, Texas — Players and coaches in the NFC East won’t be apologizing anytime soon for their woeful division having a spot in the playoffs… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By SCHUYLER DIXON

Greinke, Diamondbacks finalize $206.5M, 6-year deal

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zack Greinke and the Arizona Diamondbacks finalized their $206.5 million, six-year contract on Tuesday, a deal with a $34.4 million average… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By AP

Family of late Blackhawks player Montador sues NHL

The family of the late Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Steve Montador sued the NHL on Tuesday, accusing the league of failing to keep him reasonably safe… Continue reading

  • Dec 9, 2015
  • By TOM COYNE

Anchorage mayor pulls support from road project

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has withdrawn the city’s support for a controversial $20 million dollar transportation project due to the state’s “current fiscal… Continue reading