Sen. Lisa Murkowski is the target of a new TV ad urging her to vote against Republican efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. “Sen. Murkowski, you have a deciding vote,” the ad concludes. “Alaskans need you to vote ‘no’ on health care repeal.”
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Family says Otto Warmbier, American released by North Korea, has died
The 22-year-old student, who was freed last week after more than a year in North Korean detention, died Monday. Doctors said last week that he had “extensive loss of tissue” in all parts of his brain.
Smithsonian representatives wrap up information meetings for Native veterans memorial
In 2013, Congress authorized the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to establish a national veterans memorial for Natives. The Alaska community consultations of that national effort wrapped last week.
London Police: Several casualties after vehicle collides with pedestrians
London Police say they are investigating an “major incident” in north London, after reports that a vehicle struck pedestrians. One person has been arrested.
Doctors upgrade Rep. Scalise’s condition to ‘serious’
The hospital treating the Republican congressman said he “continues to show signs of improvement. He is more responsive, and is speaking with his loved ones.” Scalise was shot on Wednesday morning.
U.S.-led coalition shoots down Syrian military jet west of Raqqa, Pentagon says
The U.S. military shot down a Syrian military jet that dropped bombs near U.S.-backed forces in the fight against Islamic State militants in Syria, “wounding a number” of U.S.-aligned fighters.
Judge declares mistrial in Bill Cosby sexual assault case
After days of deliberations, the jury could not reach a unanimous decision — but this does not spell an end to the high-profile trial. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.
Cholera Ravages Yemen
More than 124,000 suspected cases have been reported over the past six weeks. And the health care system is collapsing.
‘A number of’ U.S. sailors found dead after Navy destroyer’s collision
Since the USS Fitzgerald collided with a container ship off Japan on Saturday, seven sailors had been missing. The Navy declined to say how many were found, but they have ended their search efforts.
Judge delivers blow to Trump administration in Dakota Access fight
The federal judge found the Trump administration failed to follow environmental procedures. While the ruling doesn’t order a halt to pipeline operations, it does open the door to that possibility.