In Texas, they're digging up some interesting stuff that may re-define the Clovis people. Now if the experts could only figure out that the Siberian land bridge went both ways."Since the 1930s textbooks have taught that the New World's first inhabitants, known for the town in...
"DEAD BODYGUARDS Maj. Gen. William Robertson,Deputy Commanding General, V Corps, Europe Col William Densberger,V Corps Chief of Operations and Plans Col. Robert Kelly,V Corps Chief of Intelligence Spec. Gary Rhodes, Crew Chief died: 2/23/93 - All were killed when...
The American Supreme Court sends a message to the oil companies if and when they start drilling for oil in the Alaskan north, if they make a mess it won't effect their profits too much! In 2007, Exxon only made...
"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the record $2.5 billion in punitive damages that Exxon Mobil Corp had been ordered to pay for the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off Alaska. The...
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The two backpackers' misadventure spanned six days and concluded Wednesday evening when a rescue helicopter airlifted them from the rugged terrain. " When Erica Nelson and Abby Flantz lost their way during an overnight hike into Denali National Park, they decided to keep...
The two women who were reported missing in Alaska's Denali National Park were located alive and well Wednesday morning. Nelson's mother recieved a cellphone call from her missing daughter, indicating that the women...
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These two young woman were supposed to be on a short backpacking trip through the preserve but haven't been seen since last week. This must be very hard for their families to have to deal with at this time. One of the women was supposed to be the maid of honor in her...
Certainly distressing when an entire town must be evacuated before it is swallowed up forever. It is also reported that the State of Iowa is under 2/3 of water. Where do you relocate a state?...
"WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans blocked a proposal Tuesday to tax the windfall profits of the largest oil companies, despite pleas by Democratic leaders to use the measure to address America's anger over $4 a...
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The researchers et al at McMurdo Base in Antarctica are the exceptionally delighted recipients of not only 16 boxes, or even 16 dozen boxes - try, 16,500 colorful little (depends who you ask!) joy enhancing...
Lawsuits against the government always seem to be more hoopla and show than substance, but if it gets more love for the polar bears go for it. "ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Three conservation groups are suing the Department...
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Alaska's government says polar bears aren't a "threatened species," and will sue to block that designation. Gov. Sarah Palin and other officials say that listing would block prime oil and gas development in some...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public ContributorThis story is pretty much a non brainer, Big Oil is getting rich as well as the US Government who collect Billions in taxes with every American tankful. This not to...
After being forced to twice abandon his trip, a British father of two has become teh first solo yachtsman to enter the Russian Arctic. Many of the delays were due to beaurocratic red tape in getting clearance to...
While many Olympians go through excruciating lengths to shed milliseconds off of their race times, the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team have called on a new focus - that is, emulating the natural technique of the best...
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