Alaska

Lauren Boebert Flunks U.S. Geography As Map Meme Backfires Badly

The Colorado Republican seems to have a problem with Alaska, Hawaii and more.
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Alaska GOP Lawmaker Censured Over ‘Offensive’ Comment About Fatal Child Abuse

State rep. David Eastman's question about "cost savings" earned the Republican a fierce rebuke from the state House.
By BECKY BOHRER, AP

1 Dead In Collapse Of Alaska Building Housing CrossFit Gym

The collapse in Anchorage briefly trapped two other people, including one who communicated with firefighters before being freed and taken to hospital.
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U.S. Ends Search For Objects Shot Down Over Alaska, Lake Huron

But recovery of the remnants of the Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast has been successful, officials said.
By By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR, AP

Second 'High-Altitude Object' Shot Down Over U.S. Airspace

The object was detected about 40,000 feet above Alaska.
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Deadly Attack In Alaska Triggers Renewed Interest In Polar Bear Patrols

“There’s absolutely discussion now .. saying, ‘Hey, maybe things have changed to the point that we need this, and how do we do that?’” said an official.
By By GENE JOHNSON and MARK THIESSEN, AP

Polar Bear Rampage In Alaska Village Leaves Woman, Boy Dead

The animal was shot dead by a resident in the rural village of Wales.
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FEMA's Help For Alaska Natives Had Mistranslations, Nonsense

Documents aimed at helping Alaska Natives apply for aid following typhoon damage last fall featured nonsensical phrases instead of useful instructions.
By Mark Thiessen, AP

Wild Doorbell Camera Video Captures Moose Shaking Off His Antlers

"Dude, you’ve got to watch it for yourself!" homeowner Tyra Bogert said she told her husband when he asked what the camera had captured.
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Alaska Law Officer Killed While Trying To Scare Muskoxen Away From Dog Kennel

One of the animals attacked Curtis Worland outside his home near Nome.
By AP