Activists: Nancy Reagan should have pushed harder on AIDS

NEW YORK — Gay-rights and HIV/AIDS activists remain bitter at Ronald Reagan for a slow response to the AIDS crisis in the 1980s. Views are… Continue reading

Who’s an outsider? GOP establishment fears loss of standing

WASHINGTON — Republican leaders in Washington have spent years casting tea party allies and hardliners in Congress as merely a restive minority, a fringe element… Continue reading

Trump’s path to victory: Working-class whites

DENVER — Should he win the Republican nomination, Donald Trump’s most plausible path to victory in the general election would be a GOP map unlike… Continue reading

EU, Turkey hope to reach migrant deal by March 17

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders said early Tuesday they reached the outlines for a possible deal with Ankara to return thousands of migrants to Turkey… Continue reading

Analysis: Don’t dismiss, or panic over, N. Korea threats

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — When North Korea makes threats to nuke its enemies, as it has twice over the last several days, outsiders often… Continue reading

US strikes hit Somalia training camp; drone report previewed

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. airstrikes bombarded an al-Shabab training camp in Somalia Saturday, killing more than 150 militant fighters who were preparing to launch a… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By LOLITA C. BALDOR and JOSH LEDERMAN
  • Nation-World
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2014, file photo, healthcare workers load a man suspected of suffering from the Ebola virus onto an ambulance in Kenema, Sierra Leone. An Associated Press investigation found that Metabiota Inc., an American company given crucial disease-fighting responsibilities in the Ebola outbreak, was criticized for committing one blunder after another - misdiagnosing patients with the virus, feuding with other responders and offering rosy predictions about the course of the epidemic that proved wrong. (AP Photo/Tanya Bindra, File)

AP Investigation: American company bungled Ebola response

WASHINGTON — An American company that bills itself as a pioneer in tracking emerging epidemics made a series of costly mistakes during the 2014 Ebola… Continue reading

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2014, file photo, healthcare workers load a man suspected of suffering from the Ebola virus onto an ambulance in Kenema, Sierra Leone. An Associated Press investigation found that Metabiota Inc., an American company given crucial disease-fighting responsibilities in the Ebola outbreak, was criticized for committing one blunder after another - misdiagnosing patients with the virus, feuding with other responders and offering rosy predictions about the course of the epidemic that proved wrong. (AP Photo/Tanya Bindra, File)

Peyton Manning jokes, chokes up during retirement remarks

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — His voice cracking with emotion, Peyton Manning said good bye to the game he loved at a news conference packed with friends,… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By ARNIE STAPLETON

Sharapova says she failed drug test

LOS ANGELES — Tennis star Maria Sharapova says she failed a drug test at the Australian Open.The five-time major champion took full responsibility for her… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By GREG BEACHAM

Kentucky had week’s biggest jump in Top 25

Kentucky had the week’s biggest jump in the Top 25, moving up six spots to No. 16.Three teams — Miami, Maryland and Iowa — all… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By JIM O'CONNELL

Former NFL coach Lovie Smith hired as Illinois coach

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Digging out from a scandal and weary of having its football program mired near the bottom of the Big Ten, Illinois… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By DAVID MERCER

Jurors award Andrews $55M in suit

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A jury awarded Erin Andrews $55 million on Monday in her lawsuit against a stalker who bought a hotel room next to… Continue reading

  • Mar 8, 2016
  • By SHEILA BURKE
The 96-foot tugboat Challenger is grounded south of downtown to start the demolition process on Monday.

Stricken tugboat enters final stage of demolition

The tugboat Challenger is nearing its final resting place.Having been stripped of its lead paint and other hazardous material, the 96-foot WWII tugboat was towed… Continue reading

The 96-foot tugboat Challenger is grounded south of downtown to start the demolition process on Monday.

Two Oregon hikers pulled from West Glacier Trail

Two more people have been rescued from Juneau’s most popular destination for lost hikers.Vo Su, of Portland, Oregon, and Iryna Volynets, of Eugene, Oregon, were… Continue reading

Eaglecrest to end season March 13

The ski season is almost over for most Juneauites. Although snow lingers at higher elevations, Eaglecrest Ski Area is planning to halt all operations March… Continue reading

Record-high temperatures continue as Juneau emerges from non-winter

Juneauites enjoying rare sunny weather over the weekend also saw record-high temperatures according to measurements taken by the National Weather Service at Juneau International Airport.According… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford collects a handgun found at the scene where a woman reportedly shot herself in front of the main entrance of the Dimond Courthouse on Monday.

Woman’s death outside courthouse jars downtown Juneau

A 34-year-old Juneau resident shot herself in front of the Dimond Courthouse on Monday morning, according to the Juneau Police Department.Police said Miranda Ellen Davison… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford collects a handgun found at the scene where a woman reportedly shot herself in front of the main entrance of the Dimond Courthouse on Monday.

USCG searches for 64-year-old missing boater near POW

The U.S. Coast Guard was still searching on Saturday for a 64-year-old man near Prince of Wales Island.Coast Guard Sector Juneau received a request for… Continue reading

Master gardeners to share hands-on knowledge

Learn tips and techniques from Alaska master gardeners during a March 12 class in Juneau.Through hands-on activities, experienced gardeners will share techniques for planning and… Continue reading

Coast Guard moves on to next phase of Challenger removal

The U.S. Coast Guard has completed the abatement process of the tugboat Challenger, and destruction is slated to begin this week.The abandoned tugboat was raised… Continue reading