FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks in Washington. Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Cruz will be in the spotlight during Tuesday's Republican presidential debate. The Texas senator is challenging Trump's lead in Iowa, and has the money, campaign infrastructure and conservative appeal to compete deep into the GOP primary season.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Trump at center stage, but Cruz in spotlight

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Ted Cruz will be in the spotlight at tonight’s Republican presidential debate.The Texas senator… Continue reading

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2015 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas speaks in Washington. Donald Trump will be standing at center stage, but Cruz will be in the spotlight during Tuesday's Republican presidential debate. The Texas senator is challenging Trump's lead in Iowa, and has the money, campaign infrastructure and conservative appeal to compete deep into the GOP primary season.  (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

US looking at ways to better screen would-be immigrants

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is reviewing procedures for vetting would-be immigrants, with an eye toward examining applicants’ online presence, to close security gaps in… Continue reading

  • Dec 15, 2015
  • By ALICIA A. CALDWELL and TAMI ABDOLLAH
  • Nation-World

Cosby says 7 women who sued him made false accusations

BOSTON (AP) — Bill Cosby fired back Monday at seven women who are suing him for defamation, accusing them of making false accusations of sexual… Continue reading

FAA to require most drones to be registered

Spurred by numerous reports of drones flying near jets and airports, the federal government will require that the aircraft be registered to make it easier… Continue reading

Fatal police shooting in LA suburb was different from others

LYNWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When deputies confronted a man carrying a handgun in a Los Angeles suburb, the fatal shooting that unfolded was notably different… Continue reading

Bergdahl to face desertion charge in general court-martial

WASHINGTON — Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held captive by the Taliban for five years and freed in exchange for five detainees in Guantanamo… Continue reading

Baltimore jury mulls officer’s fate in Freddie Gray’s death

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jurors wrestled over what “evil motive” means Monday as they deliberated the fate of the first of six officers to be tried… Continue reading

U. of Alaska regents prepare for budget cuts

FAIRBANKS — University of Alaska officials are working to prioritize programs as they face another round of cuts outlined in Gov. Bill Walker’s budget plan.The… Continue reading

Ketchikan City Council to revisit marijuana law

KETCHIKAN — Ketchikan officials are set to take another look at regulations surrounding the retail sale of marijuana.The City Council will meet Monday to reconsider… Continue reading

In this Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 photo, female workers sort shrimp at a seafood market in Mahachai, Thailand. Shrimp is the most-loved seafood in the U.S., with Americans downing 1.3 billion pounds every year, or about 4 pounds per person. Once a luxury reserved for special occasions, it became cheaper when farmers in Asia started growing it in ponds three decades ago. Thailand quickly dominated the market and now sends nearly half of its supply to the U.S. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Report on slave-peeled shrimp spurs calls for boycott

NEW YORK — U.S. officials and human rights activists called on Americans to stop buying fish and shrimp tied to supply chains in Thailand, where… Continue reading

In this Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 photo, female workers sort shrimp at a seafood market in Mahachai, Thailand. Shrimp is the most-loved seafood in the U.S., with Americans downing 1.3 billion pounds every year, or about 4 pounds per person. Once a luxury reserved for special occasions, it became cheaper when farmers in Asia started growing it in ponds three decades ago. Thailand quickly dominated the market and now sends nearly half of its supply to the U.S. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe)

Ex-Corrections head asked to aid leadership transition

JUNEAU — The state has asked a former Corrections head to help with the transition in the department’s leadership after Gov. Bill Walker asked that… Continue reading

Around town for Tuesday, Dec. 15

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

State seeks marijuana tracking program

The state of Alaska has begun seeking someone to operate its seed-to-sale marijuana tracking system. The system is expected to be the heart of the… Continue reading

Eaglecrest Ski Area to fully open

Juneau’s local ski area will fully open for the first time in a year this weekend and will remain open every day except Christmas Day… Continue reading

Juneau’s Innovation Summit begins registration

The Juneau Economic Development Council opened registration for the fifth annual Innovation Summit, which will take place Feb. 8-9, 2016.The summit will feature national and… Continue reading

Police blotter for Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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

Ferry meeting tonight in Assembly chambers

The Alaska Marine Highway System is holding a community meeting at 6 p.m. tonight in the Assembly Chambers of the City and Borough of Juneau.… Continue reading

In climate deal, Obama sees legacy he hopes won’t be undone

WASHINGTON — For President Barack Obama, many of his victories have been tempered by a harsh reality: what he’s built up, the next president or… Continue reading

Americans want to get tougher on the Islamic State

WASHINGTON — After terrorist attacks at home and abroad, more Americans than ever — but still less than half — support sending U.S. ground troops… Continue reading

In this Nov. 1 photo, debris of a Russian airplane is seen at the site a day after the passenger jet bound for St. Petersburg, Russia, crashed in Hassana, Egypt.

Egypt’s finding on Russian jet crash conflicts with others

CAIRO — Egypt said Monday it has not yet found any sign of terrorism in the deadly Oct. 31 crash of a Russian passenger jet… Continue reading

In this Nov. 1 photo, debris of a Russian airplane is seen at the site a day after the passenger jet bound for St. Petersburg, Russia, crashed in Hassana, Egypt.