NEW YORK — The U.S. death rate has been falling for decades, but researchers have detected one group in which the rates have been steadily… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court signaled support Monday for a black death row inmate in Georgia who claims prosecutors improperly kept African-Americans off the jury… Continue reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Volkswagen emissions scandal widened Monday when the U.S. government accused the German automaker of cheating for a second time. Although VW… Continue reading
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Jimmy Carter resumed his role as Habitat for Humanity’s most prominent booster on Monday, donning a white hard hat and a worn… Continue reading
NEWARK, N.J. — President Barack Obama toured a drug rehab and met with former inmates Monday in the rough-and-tumble city of Newark, calling on the… Continue reading
WASHINGTON — After a devastating loss in the 2012 presidential election, the Republican Party entered a period of intense self-reflection and emerged with a firm… Continue reading
On Monday, credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s said Gov. Bill Walker’s proposed changes to the way the Alaska Permanent Fund is used “is a… Continue reading
JUNEAU — The Senate Finance Committee has advanced legislation authorizing funding for a state buyout of a partner in a major proposed gas project.The committee… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — A company providing research and data analysis to the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission said if nothing is done to reduce the inmate population… Continue reading
Sealaska hopes to be a bright spot for economic activity and job creation during a time when prospects look bleak elsewhere in Alaska, as the… Continue reading
NEW YORK — Crown ‘em, Kansas City!One agonizing step from ecstasy last season, this time the Royals reign after their latest incredible comeback and a… Continue reading
ARLINGTON, Texas — Russell Wilson sprinted toward the sideline in search of a first down that could set up the winning points at Dallas.The star… Continue reading
DENVER — In only the fourth meeting of teams 6-0 or better, Peyton Manning tied Brett Favre’s NFL record with his 186th regular-season win and… Continue reading
Rain showers bring down maple leaves downtown on 9th Street on Friday.… Continue reading
Lawmakers considering a buyout of Canadian pipeline firm TransCanada are preparing to advance a plan that allows a buyout before an important Dec. 4 vote.On… Continue reading
October is the heart of the rainy season in Juneau, but not so much in 2015.According to figures from the National Weather Service office here,… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature is preparing an official complaint letter to President Barack Obama after the federal government canceled planned oil and gas lease sales in… Continue reading
KENAI — The Kenai Peninsula has seen a recent spike in the number of moose dying in collisions with vehicles, as six of the animals… Continue reading
FAIRBANKS — When it comes to career and technical education, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District can compete with the best and biggest.North Pole… Continue reading
ANCHORAGE — An attorney is using emails between a lawmaker and developer in his case against the Legislature’s $4 million lease on renovated Anchorage office… Continue reading
