Around town for Tuesday, Dec. 8

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

Leader of opposition party Primero Justicia, Henrique Capriles, who's also governor of Miranda state, gives a press conference at his office in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday.

Venezuelan opposition wins Congress, aims for supermajority

CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s opposition rejoiced Monday after its shock triumph in legislative elections and waited anxiously for the final tally to see whether it… Continue reading

Leader of opposition party Primero Justicia, Henrique Capriles, who's also governor of Miranda state, gives a press conference at his office in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday.
In this Nov. 25 photo taken in Tijuana, Mexico, vehicles pass under a walking bridge that connects the new Cross Border Xpress air terminal in San Diego, right, to the Tijuana International Airport, left. The new terminal is scheduled to begin operations on Wednesday.

California’s newest airport extends to Mexico

SAN DIEGO — The U.S.-Mexico border is one of the world’s most fortified international divides. Starting Wednesday, it will also be one of the world’s… Continue reading

In this Nov. 25 photo taken in Tijuana, Mexico, vehicles pass under a walking bridge that connects the new Cross Border Xpress air terminal in San Diego, right, to the Tijuana International Airport, left. The new terminal is scheduled to begin operations on Wednesday.

Adventure show star charged with hunting violations

ANCHORAGE — A former beauty queen who hosts an Outdoor Channel adventure show illegally shot an Alaska grizzly bear and conspired to cover up the… Continue reading

No charges for Chicago officer in other 2014 shooting

CHICAGO — A dashcam video of another 2014 fatal shooting of a black man by a Chicago police officer became public Monday, with Cook County’s… Continue reading

Cheap oil buoys consumers, hammers its producers

DALLAS — Oil prices have been lower for longer than expected. Now, with OPEC’s decision to keep pumping at current levels, analysts expect oil to… Continue reading

Kendrick the King: Rapper leads Grammys with 11 nominations

NEW YORK (AP) — Kendrick Lamar is the king of the Grammys: The rapper is the leading nominee for the 2016 awards with 11, including… Continue reading

Supporters react as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Trump: ‘Complete shutdown’ on Muslims into US

NEWARK, N.J. — Donald Trump called Monday for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States,” an idea swiftly condemned by his… Continue reading

Supporters react as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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.