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Louis Zamperini was an Olympian before he enlisted in World War II and became a prisoner of war. Jolie says he told her to "make a film that reminds people that they have greatness inside themselves."

Harsh austerity measures, new taxes and the specter of a deep recession are keeping even wealthy Italians from indulging on Christmas this holiday season. Not only are high-end stores empty, but even fruit vendors and trinket stalls are desperate for customers.

Ambrosia salad — the festive dish of green Jell-O, cherries and Cool Whip — was a regular feature on Caitlin Shetterly's husband's family Christmas table. He recently admitted he always thought it was the "grossest looking and tasting thing ever." So of course Shetterly had to check it out.

As an African-American Annie arrives on movie screens, critic Bob Mondello looks at other cross-cultural reinventions, from Pearl Bailey's Dolly to the Americanization of Carmen as Carmen Jones.

The City of Kodiak is back pedaling on its plans to create two new parks on city property in separate locations – one downtown at St. Paul Plaza and the other at Gibson Cove. That’s after city officials say there isn’t enough money in the fiscal year 2027 budget to pursue potential designs for the two parks.

Monday is the last day to officially begin a campaign for state or federal office in Alaska this election cycle. Here are a few updates on the day's elections news.

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel's military.

According to Anchorage Police Chief Sean Case, behavioral health and substance misuse issues are at the heart of the city’s high number of police shootings.

The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.

Although cases are rare in the state, researchers are worried the disease could become more prevalent as a result of warming temperatures.