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Alaska June 20, 2017

Black bears kill 2 in Alaska, including teen in extreme race

Patrick Cooper had already turned around after reaching the halfway point in a popular mountain race in Alaska when he somehow veered off the trail and became lost. That's when the 16-year-old Anchorage boy encountered the black bear that would take his life in a rare predatory attack.

Alaska June 14, 2017

3 Alaska hikers injured in bear run-in, officials say

Three hikers have been injured following a run-in with a bear at a campground near Alaska's largest city.

US June 1, 2017

Human leg discovered in Alaskan channel

Juneau Police Department said the leg, cut from the knee down, was pulled by fish and game officials on Monday from the Gastineau Channel near Sandy Beach.

Alaska May 28, 2017

Officials investigate 2 plane crashes in Alaska that killed 4 people

Federal investigators say 2 planes crashed more than 600 miles apart in Alaska almost simultaneously Saturday, killing a total of four people.

Environment May 24, 2017

EPA reaches deal with developer of controversial mine project near pristine Alaskan bay

The head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced on Friday a settlement between the agency and a Canadian mining company, setting the stage for an eventual permitting decision that could allow the so-called Pebble Mine project to move forward.

Alaska May 23, 2017

Russian bombers, fighter jets fly near Alaska, prompting Air Force escort

U.S. Air Force jets intercepted a pair of Russian bombers and two Russian fighter jets providing an escort about 50 miles southwest of Chariot, Alaska on Thursday.

Odd News May 23, 2017

Python reappears in Alaska home 2 weeks after disappearance

A 17-foot python has returned to its Alaska home after going missing for two weeks.

Earth Quakes May 23, 2017

Earthquake hits western end of the Aleutian island chain

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake hit the Andreanof Islands on the far western end of the Aleutian chain.

Earth Quakes May 23, 2017

Earthquake hits central Alaska, third to hit during weekend

The Alaska Earthquake Information Center says a magnitude 3.8 earthquake hit the central part of the state.

Earth Quakes May 23, 2017

Earthquake hits part of Alaska's Aleutian Islands chain

The Alaska Earthquake Center reports that a magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit part of the Aleutian Islands chain.

US May 23, 2017

Snake on the loose: 17-foot python goes missing in northern Alaska

A 17-foot python has been reported missing in northern Alaska.