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Sen. Lisa Murkowski Embraces Independent Stance Within Republican Party

Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska maintains a unique position within the Republican Party, prioritizing constituents over strict party loyalty.

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Alaska man jailed after accidentally recording himself while hiding camera to make child porn

Jesse Damon, 35, was sentenced to 25 years in prison followed by a life term of supervised release

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Single Heat Wave Wiped Out Millions Of Alaska's Dominant Seabird

The common murre, a large black-and-white seabird native to northern waters, has become far less common in Alaska over the past decade due to the impacts of climate change.

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The Arctic is changing. And not for the better, scientists say

Researchers say the tundra’s changes are driven by thawing permafrost and emissions from wildfires

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Two Bodies Recovered From Capsized Fishing Boat In Alaska

Authorities recover two bodies from capsized fishing boat in Alaska; search efforts ongoing.

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2 bodies recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized in Alaska

Two bodies have been recovered amid debris from a fishing boat that reportedly capsized with five people aboard in rough seas in waters off southeast Alaska earlier this month

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Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska

A "bizarre" E-shaped aurora was recently photographed dancing in the sky above Alaska. The unusual light show was caused by rare black auroras, a.k.a. anti-auroras, which catapult charged particles from the sun back out of Earth's atmosphere and into space.

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Biden Administration Approves Oil Lease Sale In Alaska Refuge

Biden administration approves oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, facing opposition and uncertainty.

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Biden's approval of an oil lease sale will keep the door open to drilling in Alaska's Arctic refuge

The Biden administration has given approval for the sale of oil and gas leases in Alaska, leaving the door open for drilling in a portion of the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Alaska's Aleutian Islands Experience Earthquake Swarm, No Cause For Alarm

A swarm of moderate to strong earthquakes hit Alaska's Aleutian Islands, causing no damage. The Alaska Earthquake Center reassured residents.

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Alaska brothers’ fight ends badly for both men, and a pet crocodile

They were arrested after tossing each other's toothy reptile from an apartment window. An alligator was rescued, but the croc is missing.

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Earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska's largest city raise concerns

An increase in the number of earthquakes under a volcano near Alaska’s largest city this year has geologists paying attention

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Alaska Man Gets Back at Brother for Throwing Out Pet Alligator by Doing Same to Sibling's Pet Crocodile: Cops

After an Alaska man threw out his brother's pet alligator returned the favor by throwing out the man's pet crocodile, which police said is believed to be dead.

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Extremely rare, black 'anti-auroras' paint luminous 'letter E' above Alaska

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‘Straight in harm’s way’: can Trump open up Alaska’s 19m-acre refuge for drilling?

Native leaders ready for a fight as Trump calls ANWR, one of the last truly wild places on Earth, the US’s ‘biggest oil farm’

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No, planes in Alaska aren’t wearing jackets despite what the internet thinks

People were fooled after the puffer jacket plane went viral

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Empty survival suits found but no signs of life after fishing boat overturns in Alaska storm

Empty survival suits have been found in the icy waters of southeast Alaska, but there's no sign of the five crew members of the fishing boat that likely capsized early Sunday morning

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Five Missing After Fishing Boat Capsizes In Southeastern Alaska

Five individuals missing after fishing boat capsizes in rough waters off Alaska. Search efforts hampered by severe weather conditions.

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US Coast Guard is searching for 5 people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in seas off Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard says it’s searching for five people after a fishing boat reportedly capsized in rough weather and cold seas southwest of Alaska's capital city of Juneau

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Coast Guard launches search for five missing people after boat capsizes off Alaska coast

Good Samaritans and various Coast Guard units are part of the search

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Alaska Turkey Bomb: Flying Turkeys To Remote Residents

Discover how Esther Keim's Alaska Turkey Bomb tradition spreads Thanksgiving joy in remote Alaskan communities.

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Thanksgiving ‘turkey bombs’ dropped from plane to off-grid residents

Thanksgiving turkeys have been delivered to off-grid residents in Alaska via a unique means — an air drop.

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The Turkey Bomb pilot dropping Thanksgiving dinner to the middle of nowhere

Esther Keim has been flying low and slow in a small plane over south-central Alaska, dropping frozen turkeys

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Voters rejected historic election reforms across the US, despite more than $100M push

Election reform advocates had hoped for a big year at the ballot box

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Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin

With 50.1 percent of the final tally, Alaskans voted to preserve a system that allows voters more choice in how they vote, and who they vote for.

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