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Alaska Rep. Don Young to lie in state at US Capitol

Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in U.S. House history, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on March 29

The Independent UK

Young at heart: Photos of Rep. Don Young on the Hill - Roll Call

Rep. Don Young died on March 18, 2022, after serving nearly 50 years in Congress. Here’s a look back at his long history on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call

State constitutional convention measures stoke partisan fear

Efforts are underway to build support for a constitutional convention question that will be on the ballot this year in Alaska

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Vicious winter storm knocks 6 mushers out of the Iditarod

A vicious ground storm with high winds blowing off the Bering Sea has led to six mushers running at the back of the pack to drop out of this year's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska

The Independent UK

Alaska congressman Don Young dies on flight

‘His absence will leave Congress less colourful and less punctual’

The Independent UK

Don Young, veteran Alaska congressman, is dead at 88

Representative Don Young, an Alaska Republican and the longest-serving member of the House has died, his office said Friday night. He was 88.

Tribune News Service

Politicians, friends fondly recall late Alaska congressman

Politicians and friends are fondly recalling Don Young, the longest-ever serving Republican member of the U.S. House

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Rep. Don Young, longtime Alaska congressman, dies at 88

Don Young, who was the longest-serving current member of Congress, has died

The Independent UK

Alaska Rep. Don Young, longest-serving member of Congress, dies at 88

Young was first elected in 1973 during the Nixon Administration.

Axios

Suspect accused of shooting officer in downtown Anchorage standoff is apparently in custody

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man appearing to be the suspect in a standoff that included the shooting of a police officer was led out of a downtown Anchorage apartment complex without incident Friday afternoon.

Tribune News Service

Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88 - Roll Call

Don Young, the Alaska Republican who was the longest serving member of the House, has died at the age of 88.

Roll Call

Police officer shot during standoff near downtown Anchorage; suspect remains barricaded

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A police officer was shot Friday morning during the response to a standoff near downtown Anchorage and is expected to survive his injuries, police said.

Tribune News Service

Federal appeals court rules in favor of village's efforts to extend a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge

Mar. 17—The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals this week issued a ruling in support of a Trump-era decision and a Southwest Alaska village that has long sought construction of an 11-mile road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge.

Tribune News Service

A Russian lawmaker wants Alaska back. 'Good luck with that!'

A Russian parliament member has called for the return of Alaska to Russia, prompting a quick dismissal from Alaska politicians and others.

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Appeals court reverses ruling halting Alaska refuge road

A federal appeals court panel has reversed a decision that rejected a land swap aimed at allowing a road be built through an Alaska national wildlife refuge that is an internationally recognized habitat for migrating waterfowl

The Independent UK

Russian politician demands reparations from US in the form of Alaska

Parliamentarian also called for public hangings after Moscow ‘victory’

Daily Mirror

Do Russia and America touch as Russia demands Alaska - mapped

A member of the state Duma - the Russian parliament - has called on the US to give Alaska back to Russia after massive sanctions were imposed following Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

Daily Mirror

Russian MP demands USA hands over Alaska and that Kremlin takes over Antarctica

Oleg Matveychev, a member of Russia's parliament, has demanded reparations from the US for sanctions the country has faced over its invasion of Ukraine, including the return of Alaska, over a century and a half after Russia sold it

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Brent Sass maintains Iditarod lead but cautious about Seavey

Brent Sass hasn't seen another musher in nearly 400 miles, which is a good sign for the leader of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race across Alaska

Benzinga

Astra Inks Multi-Launch Contract And First Launch With Spaceflight

Astra Space Inc (NASDAQ:ASTR) entered a multi-launch contract with Spaceflight Inc. Deal terms not disclosed. This agreement provides Spaceflight with launch opportunities using Astra's launch services through 2025. The first launch is planned for today, March 14, 2022, at the Astra Spaceport in Kodiak, Alaska, but maybe shifted to March 15, 2022, depending…

Reason

Booze News: Party Bikes in Rhode Island, Hard Seltzer in Utah

Plus: tasting rooms in Alaska and liquor delivery in Alabama

The Independent UK

Investigation finds that Alaska flag designer was 14, not 13

The state of Alaska has issued a corrected birth certificate for the teenage designer of the Alaska flag after researchers looking into his heritage found records indicating he was born more than a year earlier than previously believed

Zenger

Record Cold Temperatures Could Make Mississippi Colder Than Alaska This Weekend

Late Friday night into Saturday morning, much of the Southeast will be impacted by severe weather.

The Independent UK

Top 5 Iditarod mushers take a break at race's halfway point

The top five mushers in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race appear to be taking an extended break in the ghost town of Cripple, Alaska

The Independent UK

Sarah Palin uses derogatory stereotype in rant about US gas prices

The former Alaska governor appeared on Fox News on Wednesday evening

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