Indian forces end hotel siege; 150 dead
MUMBAI, India — Indian commandos killed the last remaining gunmen holed up at a luxury Mumbai hotel today, ending a 60-hour rampage through India’s financial capital by suspected Islamic militants that left more than 150 people dead and rocked the nation.

 Local group puts Santa a phone call away
NORTH BEND — Boys and girls, Santa Claus needs to hear from you so he knows what to put under your Christmas tree. So, the man in the jolly red suit, has recruited some help.

 ’Tis the season to go tree hunting
Now that the Thanksgiving feasting is over, a lot of people have started thinking about adding something evergreen to the house.

Oregon couple in India is safe
MEDFORD (AP) — An Oregon couple volunteering in Mumbai, India, have called friends in Central Point to say they were not harmed during the terrorist attacks.

 Firm tests wave power in Hawaii
KANEOHE BAY MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii — The road to the lookout is rarely used. Grass grows in cracks in the pavement.

Governors want quick action on energy
SALT LAKE CITY — The governors of the nation’s largest energy-producing states are encouraging President-elect Barack Obama to quickly adopt a national energy policy that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Will the Obamas take in more of D.C.?
WASHINGTON — At Ben’s Chili Bowl, the soon-to-be first family has an open invitation to dine for free on chili-smothered sausages.

Shuttle undocks from space station
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of seven departed the international space station on Friday, ending a 12-day visit that left the orbiting complex with more modern and deluxe living quarters for bigger crews.

 I want to know
Question: I want to know what is being done to limit the number of ducks residing at Mingus Park. While ducks are nice, there are way too many of them and their deposits make walking hazardous and unpleasant. I feel two or four of each kind is enough and routine maintenance of those numbers is necessary. The walks should be hosed off weekly to prevent the spread of disease.

Group offers math, reading help for adults
The Legacy Project, a local nonprofit organization, is seeking adults who have trouble with reading, writing or math to participate in its basic skills improvement program. The program, which is free, is open to anyone in the Coos Bay/North Bend area.