Almost one in eight federal judgeships is vacant in the country and legal scholars warn that the increasingly politicized ...

As we reflect on the loss of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens , I'm sure there are many Alaskans who are nostalgic for a time when intelligent, energetic and resourceful people like Uncle Ted could actually get things done inside and outside Alaska.

LIM (not his real name) has been taking care of his daughter for 10 years after his marriage ended. However, the 40-year-old real estate negotiator lost that special father-daughter bond on Aug 12 when he lost custody of his 11-year-old daughter Angeline (not her real name) to his ex-wife.

Whenever companies start hiring freely again, job-seekers with specialized skills and education will have plenty of good opportunities. Others will face a choice: Take a job with low pay - or none at all.