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Biden administration backs contested Alaska wildlife refuge road

The Biden administration has thrown its support behind a controversial land swap that would allow a road to be built through a national wildlife refuge in Alaska. In a draft environmental review ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 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 - November 6

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 ...

Voting ends in Conservative leadership contest

Tory members have been choosing between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick to replace Rishi Sunak.

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.

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 - November 6

Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world

Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.

It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest

A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween

Tech - ABC News - October 26

Thousands of Georgians demonstrate against contested election results

Mood among protesters is one of deflation as some say Georgian Dream has already won. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, to rally against the results of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

GOP primed to back Trump if he contests election

The Republican Party is now more primed to back former President Trump if he contests the results of the 2024 election than it was four years ago, when his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

'Wheel of Fortune' contestant goes viral for a meaty 'missolve'

swer to the puzzle in question was "Give yourself a round of applause."

How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor Competition

Did a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?

Tech - The New York Times - 15 hours ago

Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

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.

Biden expected to soon issue anticipated study on proposed Alaska road’s environmental impacts

The Biden administration is soon expected to take the next steps over a contentious lands issue in Alaska. A source told The Hill that next week the administration is expected to release a draft ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist

The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.

Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up

Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisive

Business - Financial Times - October 17

A Swing District in Red Nebraska Hosts a Hotly Contested House Race

Tony Vargas, a Democrat vying to become the state’s first Latino representative, lost to Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent, in 2022. But the presidential election could help him in his rematch.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US

The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

No NY Republican House candidates in key contests speaking at Trump MSG rally

There are no New York Republican candidates in pivotal House races speaking at former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a list of speakers released by his campaign showed. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Timothée Chalamet surprises crowd at NYC look-alike contest

Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.

Timothée Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest in New York

Actor shows up at event of Willy Wonka and Paul Atreides costumes, where police broke up crowd and made an arrest. Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own lookalike contest in ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Timothée Chalamet crashes lookalike contest in New York City

The hum of a peaceful New York City afternoon was broken by chaos Sunday as Washington Square Park played host to a viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike competition.

WATCH: Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in Lower Manhattan on Sunday, a well-attended event that drew an order to disperse from police and at least one arrest.

How contested votes and foreign influence are rocking EU accession

Also in this newsletter: why two rival business summits spell trouble for the German government’s unity

World - Financial Times - October 29

Viktor Orbán defies EU in backing Georgia’s contested election result

Hungarian prime minister shows support for Kremlin-friendly ruling party in Caucasus nation