After legal fight, 21 Syrian refugees to arrive in Texas

DALLAS (AP) — Twelve Syrian refugees were scheduled to arrive in Texas on Monday after the state eased up in its legal fight against resettlement… Continue reading

This July 27, 2014 photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows Tashfeen Malik, left, and Syed Farook, as they passed through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The husband and wife died on Dec. 2, 2015, in a gun battle with authorities several hours after their assault on a gathering of Farook's colleagues in San Bernardino, Calif. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP)

FBI: Killers radicalized ‘for some time’

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The San Bernardino killers had been radicalized “for quite some time” and had taken target practice at area gun ranges, in… Continue reading

  • Dec 8, 2015
  • By AMANDA LEE MYERS and JUSTIN PRITCHARD
  • Nation-World
This July 27, 2014 photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows Tashfeen Malik, left, and Syed Farook, as they passed through O'Hare International Airport in Chicago. The husband and wife died on Dec. 2, 2015, in a gun battle with authorities several hours after their assault on a gathering of Farook's colleagues in San Bernardino, Calif. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP)

Native biz deal with federal contracting changes

ANCHORAGE — Alaska Native regional corporations are receiving a decreasing amount of their revenue from a government contracting program that gives preferential treatment to disadvantaged… Continue reading

Turning points define playoff teams

Michigan State needed a miracle. Hail hog helped Alabama get here. A swat saved Oklahoma’s season. Clemson turned away a late 2-point conversion that could… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015
  • By RALPH D. RUSSO

Warriors move to 22-0 by topping Nets

NEW YORK — Golden State’s first game against the Nets went down to the wire, and the rematch seemed headed the same way.With one of… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015
  • By BRIAN MAHONEY

Seahawks fly past Vikings 38-7 for third straight win

MINNEAPOLIS — With Seattle well in control at Minnesota, Russell Wilson raced around left end for 53 yards.Holding by the Seahawks wiped out the touchdown,… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015
  • By DAVE CAMPBELL

Eagles shock Patriots with 35-28 victory

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Eight days ago, the New England Patriots were thinking about an unbeaten season.Now the defending Super Bowl champions are trying to recover… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015
  • By JIMMY GOLEN
In this Nov. 25 photo, exchange student Nouredine Mama, of Cameroon, shares details about his culture and life in Africa with fourth and sixth grade students at Nikolaevsk School in Nikolaevsk.

Africa exchange student visits Russian village

KENAI — Cameroon exchange student Nouredine Mama was given two days’ notice before he was flown to Alaska this fall.The 16-year-old was already settled in… Continue reading

In this Nov. 25 photo, exchange student Nouredine Mama, of Cameroon, shares details about his culture and life in Africa with fourth and sixth grade students at Nikolaevsk School in Nikolaevsk.

Governor’s open house returns on Tuesday

The governor’s annual holiday open house returns this week, beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday and continuing through 6 p.m.The governor’s mansion on Calhoun Avenue was… Continue reading

Ketchikan prohibits retail pot shops

KETCHIKAN — Retail marijuana shops will not be able to open within Ketchikan city limits.Thursday’s 5-2 vote came after public comment and a 20-minute discussion,… Continue reading

In this photo taken Sept. 30, Dave Lorring releases Summit, his 4-year-old gyrfalcon, to go duck hunting at Creamer's Field in Fairbanks.

Fairbanks falconer puts in time, effort for love of flight

FAIRBANKS — Dave Lorring spoke to his peregrine falcon named “80” as he unfastened the leash and sent her out on a duck hunt.“You behave… Continue reading

  • Dec 7, 2015
  • By SAM FRIEDMAN
In this photo taken Sept. 30, Dave Lorring releases Summit, his 4-year-old gyrfalcon, to go duck hunting at Creamer's Field in Fairbanks.
President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House Sunday night.

Obama: US will defeat terror’s new phase

WASHINGTON — In a rare Oval Office address, President Barack Obama vowed Sunday night the United States would overcome a new phase of the terror… Continue reading

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from the Oval Office at the White House Sunday night.

Ketchikan official wants to revisit pot shop vote

KETCHIKAN — A Ketchikan council member plans to ask for reconsideration of the city’s recent pot shop vote.Members voted 5-2 to prohibit retail sales of… Continue reading

Two dozen parking vending machines sit in storage at the Downtown Transportation Center Parking Garage on Nov. 20. The city is currently in litigation against Aparc over the system's failure.

APARC award reinstated

The city’s bizarre legal battle with APARC, a “parking-solutions” company that broke its promise to fix Juneau’s parking problem, has finally come full circle. On… Continue reading

Two dozen parking vending machines sit in storage at the Downtown Transportation Center Parking Garage on Nov. 20. The city is currently in litigation against Aparc over the system's failure.
Dounia Omar, right, sets up a poster showing the photos of 14 people killed in Wednesday's shooting rampage before the start of a memorial service at the Islamic Community Center of Redlands on Sunday in Loma Linda, California.

San Bernardino suggests growing interest of women in terrorism

WASHINGTON — Islamic State propaganda is resonating with a growing and loyal following of young women and teenagers, complicating U.S. counterterrorism efforts to identify and… Continue reading

Dounia Omar, right, sets up a poster showing the photos of 14 people killed in Wednesday's shooting rampage before the start of a memorial service at the Islamic Community Center of Redlands on Sunday in Loma Linda, California.
A mural of Venezuelan's late President Hugo Chavez decorates a wall outside a polling station where voters wait to enter during congressional elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday.

Challenge for socialists at Venezuela’s election

CARACAS, Venezuela — The socialist system built by Hugo Chavez faced its gravest electoral test Sunday as Venezuelans cast ballots in what seems to have… Continue reading

A mural of Venezuelan's late President Hugo Chavez decorates a wall outside a polling station where voters wait to enter during congressional elections in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday.
In this Saturday photo, Brother Alois addresses people at an interfaith service for world leaders to curb global warming during a multi-lingual service at Church St Ignatius in Paris, France.

Scientists enlist the big gun to get climate action: Faith

PARIS — The cold hard numbers of science haven’t spurred the world to curb runaway global warming. So as climate negotiators struggle in Paris, some… Continue reading

In this Saturday photo, Brother Alois addresses people at an interfaith service for world leaders to curb global warming during a multi-lingual service at Church St Ignatius in Paris, France.

Colombia finds what may be world’s largest sunken treasure

CARTAGENA, Colombia — President Juan Manual Santos on Saturday hailed the discovery of a Spanish galleon that went down off the South American nation’s coast… Continue reading

Around town for Monday, Dec. 7

Social Media & Its Uses in the Workplace, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Details: 586-5718.Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau… Continue reading

Troopers await positive identifications on crash victims

ANCHORAGE — Alaska State Troopers are awaiting a report from the state medical examiner before releasing names of two victims in a fatal Parks Highway… Continue reading