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Alaskans weather epic Bering Sea storm

A giant Bering Sea storm with hurricane-force winds roared up the Western Alaska coastline Wednesday, sending waves over storm barriers, knocking out electricity, flooding parts of some villages and leading to evacuations. But as of late Wednesday, officials had heard no reports of injuries nor massive damage.

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Coast Guard reports no storm-related boat assists

Bicyclist riding wrong way badly injured in collision

A bicyclist that witnesses saw riding the wrong way in traffic on Ingra Street near 15th Avenue was struck and severely injured early Saturday, according to Anchorage police.

US drone attack in Yemen kills leading al-Qaida cleric

Anwar al-Awlaki, an American-born Muslim preacher who became among the world's most wanted terrorist figures, was killed today in a U.S. air strike in Yemen. President Obama, seeking to justify the killing of a U.S. citizen, described him as a top al-Qaida terrorism plotter.

Republicans praise, condemn killing of US citizen

Alaska Permanent Fund dividend: $1,174

Gov. Sean Parnell announced Tuesday that Alaska residents eligible for this year's Permanent Fund dividend will receive $1,174.

Three injured in Anchorage vehicle crash, fire

A car crash and fire early Sunday morning injured three people and knocked out power to a service district of midtown Anchorage.

Woman charged in boy's death remains in jail

A 68-year-old Fairbanks woman remains in jail after a judge said he could not release her to a third-party custodian.

Two men survive small-airplane crash near Rainy Pass

Two men walked away from a plane crash about 100 miles northwest of Anchorage near Rainy Pass late Tuesday after the plane took off, then smashed into the ground, one of the men said.

Troopers warning: Use headlights or face ticket

Alaska State Troopers say signs have been posted on all four of the state's highway safety corridors notifying drivers that headlights must be on at all times.

NY, DC boost security after unconfirmed al-Qaida threat

Counterterrorism officials are chasing a credible but unconfirmed tip that al-Qaida has plans to set off a car bomb in New York City or Washington around the Sept. 11 anniversary. It was the first word of a possible "active plot" timed to coincide with commemoration of the terror group's attacks a decade ago.

Alaskans commemorate Ted Stevens Day

Check out a short list of events commemorating Ted Stevens Day today around the state. Be sure to share your memories of Sen. Stevens in the comments.

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New York Legislature legalizes gay marriage in close vote

New York lawmakers narrowly voted to legalize same-sex marriage Friday, handing activists a breakthrough victory in the state where the gay rights movement was born.

Chugach Electric OKs contract for Fire Island wind power

The Chugach Electric Association board of directors Wednesday approved a contract to buy wind power from Cook Inlet Region Inc.

Fire Island wind power project moves closer to reality

Fire Island wind power project moves closer to reality

A deal that would allow Cook Inlet Region Inc. to build an electricity-generating wind turbine farm on Fire Island is in the final stages.

Fairbanks woman, 92, dies after hit-and-run crash

A 92-year-old Fairbanks woman struck on one of her daily walks downtown has died of her injuries.

Kubick gets 5-year sentence in fraud case (Feb. 28, 1998)

Robert Kubick knew time was running out when he buried $450,000 beneath homes of relatives in Oregon, asked his wife to hide his vast collection of big game trophies and used his teenage daughter as a front for $1.2 million in property.

Ex-developer loses appeal in bankruptcy fraud case (Jan. 4, 2000)

Former Anchorage developer Robert Kubick, now serving time for bankruptcy and tax fraud in a federal prison in California, may have to pay up to half a million dollars in restitution to his creditors, according to a recent ruling by the federal appeals court in California.

Japan's government criticizes nuclear plant operator

Japan's government revealed a series of missteps by the operator of a radiation-leaking nuclear plant on Saturday, including sending workers in without protective footwear in its faltering efforts to control a monumental crisis. The U.S. Navy, meanwhile, rushed to deliver fresh water to replace corrosive saltwater now being used in a desperate bid to cool the plant's overheated reactors.

US rushes freshwater to help Japan nuclear plant

Wasilla snowmachiners killed in crash on Petersville Road

Two snowmachiners riding in the Petersville area near Talkeetna were killed early Sunday after their machine went over a steep embankment and they flew off it into trees.

Police seek help in search for missing woman

Police are looking for an Anchorage woman missing for two days, and they're asking for help from the public.

As Egypt army vows democracy, prisoners detail abuse

CAIRO -- Before dawn on Feb. 4, Ramy Salah, a 33-year-old writer and poet, was stopped by a civilian patrol, one of many that sprang up during the popular revolt in this capital. He had anti-government pamphlets in his bag, and the patrol turned him over to the Egyptian army, beginning what he says was a 48-hour saga of detention and torture.

Obama welcomes transition in Egypt

Welcoming the fall of Egypt's authoritarian regime, President Obama on Friday celebrated the protesters who succeeded in driving Hosni Mubarak from power and cast their struggle as one of the epic democratic movements in world history.