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MARK THIESSEN

MARK THIESSEN

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Crime|Political|US

Outrage builds as video shows Idaho police shooting a knife-wielding autistic teenager

A teenage boy described by his family as autistic, nonverbal and intellectually disabled remains in critical condition after being shot in his backyard by Idaho police last weekend

Outrage builds as video shows Idaho police shooting a knife-wielding autistic teenager
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in

U.S. consumers are rushing to buy big-ticket items before President Donald Trump's tariffs kick in

US consumers rush to buy big-ticket items before Trump's tariffs kick in
Environment|Science|US

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him

An iconic pet reindeer beloved by many in Alaska's largest city has been euthanized, just weeks after someone tampered with his cage and possibly poisoned him

Beloved Anchorage pet reindeer euthanized after someone tampered with pen, possibly poisoned him
Crime|Education|US

Pilot rescued with 2 girls from icy Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says

A pilot rescued with two young family members after they survived a night on the wing of an airplane partially submerged in an Alaska lake is a student pilot who was not authorized to fly with passengers

Pilot rescued with 2 girls from icy Alaska lake was not authorized to have passengers, official says
Environment|Travel|US

Pilot, 2 children survive night on airplane's wing after it crashes into icy Alaska lake

A pilot and two children survived on the wing of a plane for about 12 hours after it crashed and was partially submerged in an icy Alaska lake

Pilot, 2 children survive night on airplane's wing after it crashes into icy Alaska lake
Travel|US|World

US investigators say Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in crash that killed 10

The National Transportation Safety Board says a commuter plane that crashed on sea ice off Alaska and killed all 10 people on board was half a ton overweight for the known or possible weather conditions in the area

US investigators say Alaska plane was overweight for icy conditions in crash that killed 10
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes has won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska

Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska
Crime|Health|US

Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen

A beloved reindeer in Alaska's biggest city is fighting for his life after falling mysteriously falling ill after someone tampered with his pen

Iconic pet reindeer in Alaska falls mysteriously ill after someone tampers in his pen
Environment|Sports|Travel|US

Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers

Authorities in Alaska say they will attempt Thursday to reach the site of an avalanche that trapped three skiers earlier this week

Experts and recovery teams hope to reach site of Alaska avalanche that buried 3 skiers
Environment|Sports|US

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say

Alaska State Troopers say three skiers who had flown by helicopter to a remote mountain range were swept away by an avalanche and likely killed under the weight of dozens of feet of snow

Avalanche buries 3 skiers near Anchorage, Alaska, officials say
Americas|Environment|Sports|US

The world's most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod, by the numbers

The world's most famous sled dog race will have its longest course ever this year

The world's most famous sled dog race is longer than ever. Here's a look at Iditarod, by the numbers
Economy|Political|US

Experienced workers, not just rookies, get cut as Trump slashes probationary employees

President Donald Trump has been cutting probationary employees as part of his effort to downsize the federal workforce

Experienced workers, not just rookies, get cut as Trump slashes probationary employees
Entertainment|Lifestyle|US

Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine’s Day

Feel like dissing instead of kissing your former lover this Valentine’s Day

Why people are naming bugs, rats and cats after their exes this Valentine’s Day
Education|Health|Travel|US

Villagers offer support for a critical lifeline in rural Alaska days after plane crash kills 10

Residents of rural Alaska are showing their support for a regional airline whose commuter plane crashed last week just south of the Arctic Circle

Villagers offer support for a critical lifeline in rural Alaska days after plane crash kills 10
Entertainment|Health|Sports|US

Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago

The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome was hundreds of miles from anywhere, cut off by the frozen sea and under siege from a contagious disease known as the “strangling angel” for the way it suffocated children

Mushers and dogs braved a horrific Alaska winter to deliver lifesaving serum 100 years ago
Environment|Political|US

Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can't make people call it Mount McKinley

President Donald Trump has changed the name of Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley

Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can't make people call it Mount McKinley
Americas|Arts|US

Anchorage Museum among Alaskans combining to win auction for Alaska Railroad's golden spike

The golden spike that was used to complete the Alaska Railroad in 1923 will for the first time be on permanent display in Alaska after entities combined to win an action for the 14-karat gold spike Friday

Anchorage Museum among Alaskans combining to win auction for Alaska Railroad's golden spike
Environment|US

Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done

Many families in California are full of grief and questions about what more they could have done to save their loved ones from the deadly wildfires

Families of wildfire victims mired in grief, questioning what more could have been done
News|US

Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in

Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson gained national attention this summer when he proposed buying one-way airfare out of Alaska’s largest city for anyone without housing who wanted to leave

Anchorage scrambles to find enough housing for the homeless before the Alaska winter sets in
Asia|News|Technology|US|Videos|World

Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway

Footage from deep in the Pacific Ocean has given the first detailed look at three World War II aircraft carriers that sank in the pivotal Battle of Midway

Video provides first clear views of WWII aircraft carriers lost in the pivotal Battle of Midway
Americas|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US|World

Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day

Native Americans are celebrating their histories and cultures with events across the country marking Indigenous Peoples Day

Sunrise gatherings, dances and speeches mark celebration of culture on Indigenous Peoples Day
Science|World

Don't mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park

When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this year’s undisputed champ is Grazer

Don't mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park
Environment|News|Travel|World

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers wound up playing the role of rescuers last week while boating to Ketchikan in southeast Alaska's famed Inside Passage

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat

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