Juneau high school football teams suffered major losses this weekend. In a home game marked by penalties, interceptions and fumbles, the Juneau-Douglas Crimson Bears fell to the Henry Foss High School Falcons
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Juneau groups rally for peace
A small group of Juneau citizens added their voice this weekend to the growing number of peace rallies being held around the country.
Three Friends Of Alleged Boston Bomber Plead Not Guilty
The three friends of the alleged Boston bomber pleaded not guilty to charges that they misled police to help Dzhokhar Tsarnaev evade capture.
Social Security Wrongfully Paid $1.3 Billion In Disability
The Government Accountability Office says that the Social Security Administration made about $1.3 billion in payments over two years to about 36,000 people who were believed to be working, while claiming they were disabled.
Japan Uses Laptops, Cost-Cutting To Launch Rocket Into Space
Japan has sent a space telescope into orbit, as its new Epsilon rocket delivered its payload Saturday. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says the successful launch is a step toward its goal “to lower hurdles to space” by simplifying rocket launches and making them more affordable. The launch was reportedly done via laptop.
Colorado Gets Brief Break From Flood Warnings; Rain Is Forecast
The rains that brought severe flooding to parts of northern and central Colorado have eased, allowing people a chance to regroup before more rain comes, possibly as soon as Saturday afternoon.