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• Expert: 99 percent of Alaska glaciers in decline
Most of Alaska's glaciers are retreating or thinning or both, a new book by the U.S. Geological Survey reports. About 5 percent of Alaska's area is covered by more than 100,000 glaciers — that's about 29,000 square miles (75,000 square kilometers ...
• Alaska court refuses to shut down Palin probe
Oct. 9: Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-M.D., and Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., debate which presidential candidate is showing more leadership on the economic crisis. ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The state Supreme Court refused Thursday to halt an ethics ...
• PR consultant helped Palin grab spotlight
During her first months in office, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin kept a relatively light schedule on her workdays in Juneau, making ceremonial appearances at sports events and funerals, meeting with state lawmakers, and conducting interviews with Alaska ...
• Obama charges McCain trying to divide country
... event for Obama in 1995 as he first ran for the state Senate. The McCain campaign is also attempting to pre-empt a report due to be released Friday that looks into allegations that running mate Sarah Palin abused her power as governor of Alaska by ...
• Late-night potpourri: Stinky planes, a Cubs link
In describing her beautiful Alaska home, Sarah Palin said when she stands on her porch she can see the moon. So you know what that means. She’s now qualified to be an astronaut.” — Leno “Beautiful day in New York City today. It was 73 and sunny ...