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The Alaska Department of Health is warning about a large increase in reported cases of gonorrhea in Alaska. The outbreak is especially prevalent among Alaska Native’s. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story. (7:12)
Decisions made by lawmakers, the Governor, and officials with the University of Alaska have put the future in doubt for 5 Marine Advisory Program offices in coastal communities across the State. Among those offices is the one in Dillingham. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story. (6:44)
One of the premier sled dog races in the Bristol Bay region was held over the weekend in Dillingham despite a blizzard and extremely cold temperatures. Mike Mason covered the race for KDLG and filed this report. (4:01)
The Dillingham City Council voted unanimously at last week’s meeting to offer the vacant police chief job in Dillingham to a police officer from Pickerington Ohio. KDLG’s Mike Mason has the story. (2:56)
Exports out of Alaska totaled over $3.3-billion dollars last year, which is the 5th best year for trade in the history of Alaska. KDLG’s Mike Mason looked over the latest export figures for this report. (2:54)
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Mass School Closures Approved In Kansas City, Mo.
Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.
Facing potential bankruptcy, the board that governs the once flush-with-cash Kansas City school district is taking the unusual and contentious step of shuttering almost half its schools.
House Leaders Ban Earmarks To Corporations
With the midterm elections approaching, Democrats and Republicans are battling to claim the clean-ethics crown. That's one reason why Rep. David Obey (D-WI), chairman of the Appropriations panel said he's killing off one of lawmakers' most lucrative perks: corporate earmarks. Most of the earmarks come from the subcommittee that oversees defense spending.
With the midterm elections approaching, Democrats and Republicans are battling to claim the clean-ethics crown. That's one reason why Rep. David Obey (D-WI), chairman of the Appropriations panel said he's killing off one of lawmakers' most lucrative perks: corporate earmarks. Most of the earmarks come from the subcommittee that oversees defense spending.
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The health care plans before Congress require individuals to purchase insurance. But the penalty for violating the individual mandate may be so low that healthy people might be tempted to pay it instead of buying insurance. That would leave insurers with less healthy customers, prompting companies to raise their rates, prompting more people to drop out, and so forth.
The health care plans before Congress require individuals to purchase insurance. But the penalty for violating the individual mandate may be so low that healthy people might be tempted to pay it instead of buying insurance. That would leave insurers with less healthy customers, prompting companies to raise their rates, prompting more people to drop out, and so forth.
Panel: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Not Common
Cesarean birth rates are steadily rising and still less than 10 percent of women have successful vaginal births after cesareans. A National Institutes of Health panel has been examining the clinical risks and benefits of vaginal births after cesareans — as well as legal, ethical and economic considerations.
Cesarean birth rates are steadily rising and still less than 10 percent of women have successful vaginal births after cesareans. A National Institutes of Health panel has been examining the clinical risks and benefits of vaginal births after cesareans — as well as legal, ethical and economic considerations.
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Biden tries to ease Mid-East row
US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans.
US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans.
Greeks stage fresh general strike
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
Mexican shakes up world rich list
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.
Mexican Carlos Slim overtakes Bill Gates as the world's richest man, according to the Forbes "rich list", with a fortune of $53.5bn.
Bosnian war leader granted bail
Ex-Bosnian president Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court.
Ex-Bosnian president Ejup Ganic, who faces war crimes allegations, has been given bail by London's High Court.
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