37 m. ago Alaska was a Russian colony. Would Trump trade it for Crimea?

Alaska was a Russian colony. Would Trump trade it for Crimea?  Prospect Magazine

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64 m. ago Russia Steps Up Its Battlefield Attacks, and America’s Drinking Drops to Record Low

Plus, a C.I.A. secret up for auction.

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1 hour ago View of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska, U.S.

View of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in Alaska, U.S.-Xinhua  新华网

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2 h. ago Alaska’s Ukrainian Refugees Brace for Putin’s Arrival in Their Safe Harbor

Alaska’s Ukrainian Refugees Brace for Putin’s Arrival in Their Safe Harbor  The New York Times

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2 h. ago Even before Alaska summit, Putin is redrawing global order to his liking

Even before Alaska summit, Putin is redrawing global order to his liking  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago President Trump to meet Russia's Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska

President Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. NPR reports on the view from Moscow.

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2 h. ago Columnist Masha Gessen discusses Putin's larger goals for Russia

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with New York Times columnist Masha Gessen on Russian President Vladimir Putin's larger goal of restoring Russian imperialism.

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2 h. ago Juneau hit by flooding from melting glacier for third year in a row

For three years in a row, Juneau has had unprecedented flooding in August from a melting glacier. This year, officials built a levee to protect the city. It seems to have helped, but it's temporary.

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2 h. ago Alabama 'American Idol' finalist drives 4,000 miles to new Coast Guard post in Alaska

Alabama 'American Idol' finalist drives 4,000 miles to new Coast Guard post in Alaska  Montgomery Advertiser

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3 h. ago From Nixon to Trump | Alaska’s role in rewriting global trade history

From Nixon to Trump | Alaska’s role in rewriting global trade history  Deccan Herald

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3 h. ago US Deploys Warship As Russian and Chinese Naval Flotilla Approaches Alaska

US Deploys Warship As Russian and Chinese Naval Flotilla Approaches Alaska  Newsweek

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5 h. ago New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska

New river barriers prevented severe flood damage from a glacial outburst in Alaska  thealpenanews.com

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5 h. ago Youngkin orders investigation into claims staff at Virginia school arranged abortions without parental consent

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has directed state police to probe claims that staff at a Fairfax County school arranged abortions for students without parental consent.

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6 h. ago Sudan Hit by Its ‘Worst Cholera Outbreak’ in Years, Medical Charity Says

International charities warned that, left unchecked, the disease’s spread might exacerbate similar outbreaks across the African region for weeks or months to come.

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6 h. ago Los Angeles school year begins amid fears over immigration enforcement

Los Angeles school year begins amid fears over immigration enforcement  ABC News

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6 h. ago Watch Trump Warns Putin After Alaska Summit Prep With Europe

Watch Trump Warns Putin After Alaska Summit Prep With Europe  Bloomberg.com

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7 h. ago How a Call From Trump Ignited a Frantic Week of Diplomacy by Ukraine

Once a vague proposal for a territorial swap gained clarity, a worried President Volodymyr Zelensky worked to rally allies before Friday’s Trump-Putin summit.

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7 h. ago As Trump Pushes International Students Away, Asian Schools Scoop Them Up

The president’s hostility toward foreign students has made American higher education a riskier proposition for them. Other countries are eager to capitalize.

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7 h. ago AG Pam Bondi suggests Trump's crime crackdown in DC will help Latino residents

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi says President Donald Trump's order to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. is 'crystal clear,' as critics claim the capital's crime is down.

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7 h. ago Trump/Putin summit: Alaska governor plans to discuss pipeline project with Trump Friday morning

Trump/Putin summit: Alaska governor plans to discuss pipeline project with Trump Friday morning  Alaska's News Source

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