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September 10, 2020 3:27 p.m.

The Latest: New Orleans keeps tough virus rules, state eases

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans will not follow the rest of Louisiana in easing up on public gathering restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus.

September 10, 2020 8:27 p.m.

The Latest: South Korea stays in downward infection trend

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s daily count of new coronavirus cases is under 200 for a ninth straight day, continuing a downward trend in fresh infections for the country.

September 11, 2020 12:03 a.m.

The Latest: South Korea stays in downward infection trend

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s daily count of new coronavirus cases is under 200 for a ninth straight day, continuing a downward trend in fresh infections for the country.

August 19, 2020 3:27 p.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 p.m. EDT

Democratic boundary breakers' night: Obama, Clinton, Harris

June 18, 2021 9:03 a.m.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

June 19, 2021 12:03 a.m.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

June 20, 2021 12:03 a.m.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

June 21, 2021 12:06 a.m.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out. Here are the facts:

July 28, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Germany: sandwich poisoner liable for over $1M in damages

BERLIN (AP) — A German man who was convicted of poisoning his co-workers’ food over several years is liable for more than 1 million euros ($1.18 million) in damages, a court ruled Tuesday.

January 2, 2007 8 p.m.

Fire damages Ephrata home

EPHRATA — A box spring and mattress jammed against the plug of an extension cord in an Ephrata home ignited a blaze Friday morning, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

January 27, 2020 3:35 p.m.

New assessment shows 450 structures damaged by Houston blast

HOUSTON (AP) — An updated assessment released Monday of the impact of a massive explosion at a warehouse in Houston that killed two workers and injured 20 others shows that 450 structures, mostly homes, were damaged.

January 29, 2020 12:05 a.m.

New assessment shows 450 structures damaged by Houston blast

HOUSTON (AP) — An updated assessment released Monday of the impact of a massive explosion at a warehouse in Houston that killed two workers and injured 20 others shows that 450 structures, mostly homes, were damaged.

January 28, 2020 12:05 a.m.

New assessment shows 450 structures damaged by Houston blast

HOUSTON (AP) — An updated assessment released Monday of the impact of a massive explosion at a warehouse in Houston that killed two workers and injured 20 others shows that 450 structures, mostly homes, were damaged.

March 22, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Strong earthquake shakes Croatia, damage reported

ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. No casualties were initially reported.

April 28, 2020 10:06 a.m.

Arrest made in fire that damaged Missouri Islamic center

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (AP) — Authorities on Tuesday announced the arrest of a Missouri man with a history of vandalizing mosques for a fire that badly damaged an Islamic center.

January 22, 2007 8 p.m.

Scott Eugene Cook

Soldotna resident Scott Eugene Cook passed away Jan. 14, 2007, at his home. He was 48.

February 18, 2008 8 p.m.

Missed teddy bear picnic still smarts a sick Weaver

Gentle readers, I write this week's column to you from my deathbed.

Gifts people love to open again and again
May 19, 2010 2 p.m.

Gifts people love to open again and again

Looking for a gift for the person who has everything? Don't succumb to gift cards, baseball hats, and t-shirts. Instead, be creative and try a gift like a 1- to 12-month

5 misconceptions about prostate health
November 1, 2022 2:39 p.m.

5 misconceptions about prostate health

(Family Features) Prostate health may be an intimidating subject for some men, which can lead to misconceptions about conditions and treatments. Some men may even avoid visiting a doctor because of what they might learn. Breaking this stigma around prostate issues could help prevent complications from conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Under a doctor’s care, BPH can be effectively treated; over 14 million men in the U.S. seek treatment every year.1 To help clear up some of the confusion and fear around prostate health, here is a breakdown of five common misconceptions about BPH...

January 10, 2020 2:35 a.m.

China mourns native paddlefish scientists say is now extinct

BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese paddlefish's sharp, protruding snout made it one of the largest freshwater species in the world. Since scientists declared it extinct in a research paper published last week, Chinese internet users and media outlets have been paying tribute to the hefty creature.