In separate interviews with NPR, Marine Cpt. Zoe Bedell and Lt. Col. Kate Germano say the Pentagon’s move to allow women in combat jobs is a crucial first step.
Nation & World
From Oval Office, President Obama Vows U.S. Will Defeat ISIS
“The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it,” Obama said, aiming to calm American anxiety over the danger posed by the Islamic State. He warned Americans not to give in to fear.
ISIS Praises San Bernardino Attackers; ‘We Will Not Be Terrorized,’ Obama Says
“We are Americans,” President Obama says in his weekly radio address. “We will uphold our values — a free and open society. We are strong. And we are resilient. And we will not be terrorized.”
‘Food For Fines’: In Some Cities, Parking Tickets Drive Holiday Giving
A few cities around the country are letting drivers cover part or all of their fines with food donations. The idea is to turn a negative — getting a ticket — into a positive: helping others.
At Heart Of Refugee-Resettlement Debate, A Rift Between Church And State
Indiana’s governor has asked the Catholic Church to halt a plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the state. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski explains why he expects the archdiocese to move forward anyway.
Obama To Deliver Oval Office Address On San Bernardino, Terrorism
The president will address the nation Sunday at 4 p.m. Alaska time with an update on the recent mass shooting in California — and the issue of terrorism more broadly.
Petition to allow Syrian refugees in Alaska gets more than 1K Juneau supporters
The petition states, “We, the undersigned, will not allow fear-mongering to drown out our compassion for those seeking refuge from war or violent conflict …”
Obama honors Alaskan who turned grief to service
Bonnie Carroll is a military widow who founded a service organization called TAPS to help family members of those who die in uniform.
ASMI: Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership is good for Alaska’s fish exports
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Executive Director Alexa Tonkovich said if the agreement is enacted, it could be good news for Alaska seafood exports, including Bristol Bay sockeye.
Live Blog: Siege In Paris Ends With At Least 2 Dead, 8 Suspects Arrested
Residents of the Paris suburb of Saint-Denis began hearing gunfire and explosions starting at 4:00 a.m. The operation targeted the mastermind of the attacks that left 129 dead.