86 m. ago Word of the Week: Crimea's tumultuous history shrouds the origin of its very name

At the northern end of the Black Sea, Crimea sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, having been at various times in its long history either coveted, conquered or controlled by various powers.

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8 h. ago Alaska education commissioner urges superintendents to back Gov. Dunleavy’s school policies or risk funding veto

Alaska education commissioner urges superintendents to back Gov. Dunleavy’s school policies or risk funding veto  Anchorage Daily News

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8 h. ago Trump aims to 'unleash' local police, but cautions against standing in the way of ICE

One executive order President Trump signed this week aims to expand legal protections for police accused of misconduct, seeking to establish pro bono legal assistance from private sector attorneys.

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9 h. ago Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed 10 bills into law so far this week. Here's what they do

Gov. Bob Ferguson has signed 10 bills into law so far this week. Here's what they do  KING5.com

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9 h. ago Opinion: Some Alaska state legislators are trying to thwart the will of voters — again

Opinion: Some Alaska state legislators are trying to thwart the will of voters — again  Anchorage Daily News

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10 h. ago As Trump marks 100 days in office, Murkowski urges Alaskans to keep protesting

As Trump marks 100 days in office, Murkowski urges Alaskans to keep protesting  Anchorage Daily News

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10 h. ago Rare marine life to be revealed by low tides in western Washington this week

Rare marine life to be revealed by low tides in western Washington this week  KOMO

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10 h. ago Grab a bag, lend a hand: Anchorage citywide cleanup begins this week

Grab a bag, lend a hand: Anchorage citywide cleanup begins this week  Your Alaska Link

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11 h. ago Paramount Board Clears Possible Path For Settling Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit

Paramount’s interest in settling has dismayed CBS’s news division. The executive producer of “60 Minutes” abruptly resigned last week.

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12 h. ago Homer pilot and Anchorage photographer killed in small plane crash in Nanwalek

Homer pilot and Anchorage photographer killed in small plane crash in Nanwalek  Anchorage Daily News

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12 h. ago Startups launch products to catch people using AI cheating app Cluely

AI cheating startup Cluely went viral last week with bold claims that its hidden in-browser window is “undetectable” and can be used to “cheat on everything” from job interviews to exams. But some startups are claiming they can catch Cluely’s users. And Cluely says it’s ready to develop hardware products like smart glasses, or even […]

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13 h. ago Local NY legislature candidate missing, clothes and phone found near beach

A New York county legislature candidate has been missing for almost a week, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

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14 h. ago Jack Black hits a milestone on the charts, while Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' keeps rising

It's a slow week on the Billboard charts, but Jack Black breaks a surprising record on the chart. Plus, rapper Doechii lands her first Top 10 album and Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' continues to move up the Hot 100.

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15 h. ago New concept for materials and production drastically reduces manufacturing time for aircraft doors

Passenger aircraft doors are still primarily manufactured by hand. A particularly time-consuming aspect is assembling the door structures using screws and rivets. Numerous intermediate steps are required to prevent direct contact between different materials—which would otherwise lead to corrosion.

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15 h. ago NTSB: Pilot in fatal Nanwalek plane crash may have been trying to avoid dog on runway

NTSB: Pilot in fatal Nanwalek plane crash may have been trying to avoid dog on runway  Anchorage Daily News

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16 h. ago Heads up: What you need to know about May Day protests planned for Alaska this week

Heads up: What you need to know about May Day protests planned for Alaska this week  Must Read Alaska

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16 h. ago Pakistan may hit 120 degrees this week. It could be a global record.

Pakistan may hit 120 degrees this week. It could be a global record.  The Washington Post

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16 h. ago Pilot and Anchorage photographer killed in small plane crash in Nanwalek

Pilot and Anchorage photographer killed in small plane crash in Nanwalek  Anchorage Daily News

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17 h. ago Amazon Beauty Sale: Save up to 35% on these men’s skincare deals

Amazon’s two-week Beauty Sale event is the perfect time to stock up on all your skincare and beard care needs.

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17 h. ago Spanish Director Pedro Almodovar: Trump 'Will Go Down in History as the Greatest Mistake of Our Time'

Acclaimed Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar denounced President Donald Trump this week, saying he will "go down in history as the greatest mistake of our time." The post Spanish Director Pedro Almodóvar: Trump ‘Will Go Down in History as the Greatest Mistake of Our Time’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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