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Paid sick leave measures pass in Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska

Workers in three states are now entitled to paid sick leave for the first time. In Alaska, most workers are now entitled to at least 40 hours of paid sick leave a year. Larger employers in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Trump wins Alaska

Former President Trump has won the state of Alaska and its three Electoral College votes in the 2024 presidential election, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Alaska has gone to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 23 hours ago

The POLITICO race to watch: Alaska House

Politics - Politico - October 24

Former President Trump has won the presidential race in Missouri, defeating Vice President Harris and securing the state's 10 electoral votes, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. It’s ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

A series of skirmishes among House Republicans is poised to reshape Washington

Retirements, term limits and leadership ambitions are opening up a slew of top panel spots on the House Republican side next year.

Politics - Politico - October 24

Navy apologies for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The U.S. Navy issued an apology Saturday for destroying an Alaska Native village nearly 150 years ago. The 1882 attack in Angoon killed six children and caused such dire food shortages that ...

Hunter found fatally mauled by bear in Alaska

An overdue hunter in Alaska was found dead Wednesday after an apparent attack by at least one brown bear, state police said.

Fight in Alaska over only House seat

Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against ...

Internal GOP poll shows trouble for Peltola in Alaska

Politics - Politico - October 21

Kehoe wins Missouri governor's race

Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) has won the governor’s mansion to replace the term-limited Gov. Mike Parson (R), according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Kehoe was expected to win the Show ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Juneau, Alaska, Votes Against Limiting Cruise Ship Numbers

Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses.

Business - The New York Times - October 16

Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don’t Want to Know.

Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Dog dies on Alaska Air flight after downgrade to coach, lawsuit alleges

Pet owner claims his French bulldog died as a direct result of the airline moving him from first class to coach just before takeoff.

Navy issues apology for destroying Alaska Native village in 1882

The attack on Angoon was one of a series of conflicts between the American military and Alaska Natives in the years after the U.S. bought the territory from Russia in 1867.

Deer hunter mauled to death by bear in Alaska, troopers say

Tad Fujioka was found dead and an "investigation revealed he was the likely victim of a fatal bear mauling," officials said.

Cook returns from hospital, rallies No. 19 Mizzou

Missouri starting quarterback Brady Cook exited Saturday's game against Auburn with an ankle injury, but later returned to lead the Tigers to a come-from-behind 21-17 win.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Missouri Investigating Google for Censoring Conservative Speech

Missouri’s Attorney General accused the tech giant of subverting conservative speech during the election.

Business - Inc. - October 25

How a Data Center Divided a Small Missouri Town

Residents of Peculiar battled developers and some of their local officials to keep a giant data center out of their community.

Tech - The New York Times - October 29

Soldier charged with murder in sergeant's Missouri death

Sgt. Sarah Roque's body was found at Fort Leonard Wood two days after she was reported missing.

Missouri sues DOJ in effort to block poll monitors

The Republican-led state of Missouri on Monday asked a judge to block the Justice Department from dispatching lawyers to St. Louis to monitor adherence to federal voting rights laws on Election ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

French bulldog dies on Alaska Airlines flight after being moved from first class to coach, lawsuit claims

A San Francisco man has sued Alaska Airlines alleging negligence led to the death of his beloved 3-year-old French bulldog after he was asked to move from first-class to coach on a flight from New ...

U.S. Navy apologizes 142 years after shelling and burning an Alaska Native village to oblivion

Shells fell on the Alaska Native village as winter approached, and then sailors landed and burned what was left of homes, food caches and canoes.

From Missouri to Baylor, where did the tradition of homecoming truly begin?

Homecoming is a tradition celebrated by almost every high school and college. So where did it truly begin?

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Missouri elementary school names building after its beloved custodian

Custodian Claudene Wilson is so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School that, over the past 30 years, she has taken on many additional responsibilities.

Missouri community inspired to name school building after its dedicated custodian

Custodian Claudene Wilson has been so dedicated to Swedeborg District lll Elementary School in Missouri over the past 30 years, that the community decided to name a school building after her. Steve ...

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two household members caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States.

Science - The New York Times - October 24

With Eli Drinkwitz at the helm, Missouri begins to see itself differently

His unapologetic approach resonates with his players, who will look to make a splash Saturday against Alabama.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Hawley holds wide lead in Missouri Senate race: Poll

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) holds a wide lead over Democrat Lucas Kunce in the Missouri Senate race, according to a new poll. A survey released Friday by Emerson College Polling/The Hill, found Hawley ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Soldier charged with murder after sergeant found dead in dumpster at Missouri base

A soldier stationed in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, has been charged with murder in the death of a sergeant whose body was found in a dumpster at the base, officials said.

Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 5, Including 2 Poll Workers

The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths this week following days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Flash flooding kills 5 in Missouri, including 2 poll workers

A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state.

Missouri voters approve ballot measure to expand abortion rights

Missouri voters approved a ballot measure enshrining abortion rights in the state constitution, NBC News projects, effectively undoing the state’s near-total abortion ban.

Politics - NBC News - 22 hours ago

Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban

A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Abortion rights amendment's passage triggers new legal battle in Missouri

Abortion rights advocates prevailed in ballot measures in seven states, but that doesn't resolve the issue

Health - ABC News - 2 hours ago

Missouri abortion-rights campaign fundraising total at $22M one month before election

A campaign to enshrine abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution has raised close to $22 million

Health - ABC News - October 15

Missouri vs. Auburn odds, spread, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 8 predictions from proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college football picks for the Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers on Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

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