In this Nov. 5 photo, a couple from Britain hold their baby, born on Oct. 17 by a surrogate, in Anand, India. The couple came to Akanksha Clinic after being unable to bear a child for 15 years.

Indian surrogates feel hurt by government ban on foreign clients

NEW DELHI — For thousands of childless couples the world over, India has been the go-to destination to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents, thanks… Continue reading

In this Nov. 5 photo, a couple from Britain hold their baby, born on Oct. 17 by a surrogate, in Anand, India. The couple came to Akanksha Clinic after being unable to bear a child for 15 years.

Turkey shoots down Russian jet

MOSCOW — Turkey shot down a Russian warplane on Tuesday that it said ignored repeated warnings and crossed into its airspace from Syria, killing at… Continue reading

Marijuana board to hold special meeting

Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday to consider re-tightening restrictions on Outside investment in Alaska’s new marijuana industry.On Friday, the board… Continue reading

Man, 70, rescued near Funter Bay

A team of Coast Guard rescuers medevaced a 70-year-old man to Bartlett Regional Hospital early Tuesday morning after he fell from a 30-foot cliff near… Continue reading

Tesoro to buy Flint Hills assets in Anchorage, Fairbanks

FAIRBANKS — Tesoro Corp. has announced that its Alaska affiliate will purchase a portion of Flint Hills Resources assets in Fairbanks and Anchorage.Under the agreement,… Continue reading

In this Aug. 19 photo, Alaska Department of Fish and Game area biologist Brandon Saito, left, watches as Cyrus Harris from the Hunter Support Program receives musk ox at a meat processing factory in Kotzebue.

New processing plant prepares traditional Alaska Native food

ANCHORAGE — First it was musk ox stew. Then the Alaska nursing home served up musk ox meatloaf to its elderly Inupiat residents and their… Continue reading

In this Aug. 19 photo, Alaska Department of Fish and Game area biologist Brandon Saito, left, watches as Cyrus Harris from the Hunter Support Program receives musk ox at a meat processing factory in Kotzebue.
A pedestrian walks beneath snow-lined trees on Calhoun Avenue on Monday. The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday calls for morning fog with partly cloudy skies. Highs 28 to 34.

Photo: Snowy trees

A pedestrian walks beneath snow-lined trees on Calhoun Avenue on Monday. The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday calls for morning fog with partly cloudy… Continue reading

A pedestrian walks beneath snow-lined trees on Calhoun Avenue on Monday. The National Weather Service forecast for Tuesday calls for morning fog with partly cloudy skies. Highs 28 to 34.

Boyfriend surprises UAA player with midcourt proposal

ANCHORAGE — Katelynn Zanders got a lot of bling Saturday night.Zanders and her University of Alaska Anchorage teammates took part in an on-court celebration after… Continue reading

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the rush by Buffalo Bills safety Leodis McKelvin (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots improve to 10-0, beat Bills 20-13

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady called out Rex Ryan and then he beat the Bills — again.After shouting the name of the Buffalo coach as… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
  • By JIMMY GOLEN
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the rush by Buffalo Bills safety Leodis McKelvin (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rams QB stays in despite helmet slam

For all of the NFL’s insistence that it takes head injuries seriously, and for all of the new measures intended to ensure that players who… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
  • By HOWARD FENDRICH

With heavy security, tennis final gets go ahead in Belgium

LONDON — The International Tennis Federation says the Davis Cup final is set to go ahead as planned in Ghent this weekend with increased security… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015

Warriors look to follow up NBA title by posting record start

OAKLAND, Calif. — Anyone who thought the Golden State Warriors would be content after winning one NBA title was sadly mistaken.With Stephen Curry hitting 3-pointers… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
  • By JOSH DUBOW

Kentucky is No. 1 in men’s AP poll after Tar Heels loss

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky is back in a very familiar spot — on top of The Associated Press college basketball poll.It only took a… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015
  • By GARY B. GRAVES

Breaking bread with Bill

The first time Johnny Sisneros met a governor of Alaska he was running his own business, he lived in Kenai and Tony Knowles was in… Continue reading

The Cost of Thanksgiving: Which Juneau grocery offers the best deal?

It’s a holiday about food. And thanks. But mostly food. (Mobile readers may view the infographic here.)In 2014, an estimated 46 million turkeys made their… Continue reading

Dodgers hire Roberts as team’s 1st minority manager

LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts overcame long odds during his playing days in the major leagues and survived a bout with cancer in recent years.… Continue reading

  • Nov 24, 2015

Around town for Tuesday, Nov. 24

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google - Calendar, Drive, Sites (for web pages), Chrome Social… Continue reading

Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the first day in the demolition process of the downtown apartments.

Photo: Gastineau demolition

Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the… Continue reading

Employees of Southeast Earthmovers of Sitka move cement barriers into place in front of the the Gastineau Apartments on Franklin Street Monday. Monday marked the first day in the demolition process of the downtown apartments.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

2 Coast Guard cutters carry the name Munro

KODIAK — There are now two Coast Guard cutters that carry the name Munro.The Kodiak Daily Mirror reported a new cutter by that name was… Continue reading