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FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2012 file photo, female soldiers training on a firing range while wearing new body armor in Fort Campbell, Ky. Members of the U.S. special operations forces say that allowing women to serve in Navy SEAL, Army Delta or other commando units could hurt their effectiveness, lower the standards and drive men away from the jobs. The troops told a Rand Corp. survey that they believe women don't have the physical strength or mental toughness to do the grueling jobs. And their message to political leaders is that when they are fighting in the shadows or bleeding on the battlefield, women have no place on their teams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

US commandos: No to women in special operations jobs

WASHINGTON — The men in the U.S. military’s most dangerous jobs care little about political correctness or gender equality. And they have a message for… Continue reading

FILE - In this Sept. 18, 2012 file photo, female soldiers training on a firing range while wearing new body armor in Fort Campbell, Ky. Members of the U.S. special operations forces say that allowing women to serve in Navy SEAL, Army Delta or other commando units could hurt their effectiveness, lower the standards and drive men away from the jobs. The troops told a Rand Corp. survey that they believe women don't have the physical strength or mental toughness to do the grueling jobs. And their message to political leaders is that when they are fighting in the shadows or bleeding on the battlefield, women have no place on their teams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
This undated booking photo provided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department shows former Jared Foundation executive director Russell Taylor. A federal judge is scheduled to sentence Taylor, the former head of a foundation started by Subway pitchman Jared Fogle, on child exploitation and child pornography charges on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department via AP)

Ex-Fogle associate gets 27 years on child-porn charges

INDIANAPOLIS — The former director of a foundation started by ex-Subway pitchman Jared Fogle begged a judge not to send him to “rot in the… Continue reading

This undated booking photo provided by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department shows former Jared Foundation executive director Russell Taylor. A federal judge is scheduled to sentence Taylor, the former head of a foundation started by Subway pitchman Jared Fogle, on child exploitation and child pornography charges on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. (Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department via AP)

City marshals indicted in killing of 6-year-old in Louisiana

MARKSVILLE, La. — A grand jury in Louisiana indicted two deputy city marshals on second-degree murder charges Thursday in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old… Continue reading

Obama’s executive actions could open door for successors

WASHINGTON — While the White House has condemned Donald Trump’s call for a ban on Muslim immigrants as “disqualifying” and “toxic,” President Barack Obama may… Continue reading

The sisters of Yvette Velasco release doves of during a memorial service on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 in Covina, Calif. Velasco died in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., that killed 14 and injured 21 last Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

US officials search for missed red flags ahead of shootings

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government appears not to have picked up on extremist messages exchanged during the online courtship two years ago between the American-born… Continue reading

  • Dec 11, 2015
  • By ERIC TUCKER, DEB RIECHMANN and TAMI ABDOLLAH
  • Nation-World
The sisters of Yvette Velasco release doves of during a memorial service on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015 in Covina, Calif. Velasco died in a mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., that killed 14 and injured 21 last Wednesday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Photo: Moose play

Three moose play along Raspberry Road as they trot back to Kincaid Park in Anchorage on Wednesday.… Continue reading

A 1st for women in Saudi Arabia: Votes

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Outside of the Saudi capital, in one of the country’s most conservative provinces, Jowhara al-Wably is making history. She’s running in… Continue reading

Text to mom reveals 3rd Bataclan attacker

PARIS — It took a text message from Syria to a mother in northeast France to reveal the identity of the third killer at the… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By LORI HINNANT and NICOLAS VAUX-MONTAGNY
  • Nation-World
Wall of trees being planted across Africa to halt desert

Wall of trees being planted across Africa to halt desert

MBAR TOUBAB, Senegal — It seems like Mission Impossible: Stop the Sahara Desert from spreading farther south, its incursion into arable land fueled by climate… Continue reading

  • Dec 10, 2015
  • By CARLEY PETESCH and CHEIKH A.T. SY
  • Nation-World
Wall of trees being planted across Africa to halt desert
In this Jan. 17, 1967 photo, pupils of Shiohama Elementary School wear face masks to protect themselves from fumes containing sulfurous acid gas from adjacent industrial complex in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, central Japan.

Lessons from Japan for China’s smog

TOKYO — The face masks, thick dark haze and pollution warnings plaguing residents of China’s capital this week once were a fact of life for… Continue reading

In this Jan. 17, 1967 photo, pupils of Shiohama Elementary School wear face masks to protect themselves from fumes containing sulfurous acid gas from adjacent industrial complex in Yokkaichi, Mie Prefecture, central Japan.

Bringing control ‘back home’

President Barack Obama is expected today to sign into law bipartisan legislation that would reform more than a decade of No Child Left Behind policies,… Continue reading

One less preschool option

In less than two weeks, signs that a nearly 20-year-old preschool closed are apparent: a disconnected phone line at the front office and empty playgrounds.The… Continue reading

After falling on hard times and living out of a tent at the Mendenhall Campgrounds a few years ago, Apryle and Shannon McVey, and their chidren, Arthur, 13, Carrie, 14, Katie, 17, have found stable, affordable housing through Saint Vincent de Paul. SVDP is hoping more Juneau residents will participate in its annual "Adopt A Family" holiday program which makes sure children staying at the shelter have presents under the Christmas tree.

Without more donations, Adopt-a-Family looks ‘bleak’

With Christmas just around the corner, St. Vincent de Paul is imploring the Juneau community to participate in its annual “Adopt-a-Family” program, which gives presents… Continue reading

After falling on hard times and living out of a tent at the Mendenhall Campgrounds a few years ago, Apryle and Shannon McVey, and their chidren, Arthur, 13, Carrie, 14, Katie, 17, have found stable, affordable housing through Saint Vincent de Paul. SVDP is hoping more Juneau residents will participate in its annual "Adopt A Family" holiday program which makes sure children staying at the shelter have presents under the Christmas tree.
Darren Adams, manager of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, stands next to donated food at their warehouse on Crazy Horse Drive on Tuesday. The food bank is building a new building next spring to provide more storage area.

Food bank grows to meet city’s needs

For years, the need for food in Juneau has been growing. Now the city’s only food bank is, too.The Southeast Alaska Food Bank recently began… Continue reading

Darren Adams, manager of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, stands next to donated food at their warehouse on Crazy Horse Drive on Tuesday. The food bank is building a new building next spring to provide more storage area.

APOA fundraises for Shop With A Cop

The Capital City Chapter of the Alaska Peace Officers Association is hosting its fifth annual Shop With A Cop outing next Saturday on Dec. 19.… Continue reading

Around town for Thursday, Dec. 10

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way.Storytime, 11 a.m., Douglas… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015

Child pornography• At 10:51 a.m. Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department received a report of possible child pornography. Confidential investigation continues.Fire and medical• On Tuesday, Capital… Continue reading

Lawmakers consider reused medical equipment

KENAI — Alaska’s Medicaid patients may soon be getting recycled wheelchairs and walkers under new legislation that could reduce costs for the state program.State lawmakers… Continue reading

This Tuesday photo, shows the $2 million Islamic Community Center in Anchorage. This building, which is still under construction but occupied, is believed to be the first mosque in Alaska.

Who are US Muslims?

When Donald Trump offered a “temporary” plan to block Muslims from entering the United States in response to jihadist terrorism, some supporters cheered while other… Continue reading

This Tuesday photo, shows the $2 million Islamic Community Center in Anchorage. This building, which is still under construction but occupied, is believed to be the first mosque in Alaska.

Ex-leaders not budging after losing Alaska tribal dispute

ANCHORAGE — Former officials in an Alaska Native village are refusing to relinquish their old office and tribal records, despite a federal appeals panel’s finding… Continue reading