Russian TV eyes California after Alaska claim
One pundit suggested Russia could claim sovereignty over California, after a decree by Vladimir Putin prompted speculation it could ask for Alaska back.
Photos show Alaskan town's first sunrise in 2 months
The sun rose at 1:09 p.m. local time in America's northernmost town.
Jaws drop as woman greeted with flock of bald eagles
"You could say I was SHOOK," said the Alaskan woman who shared the video with over 2.8 million views.
US laughs off Putin Alaska reports: "He's not getting it back"
A Kremlin decree issued last week prompted ultranationalists to call for fresh Russian expansionism.
Putin's decree triggers ominous Alaska calls
The president has ordered authorities to register all Russian real estate holdings abroad, including those dating back to the Soviet and imperial eras.
Residents in this state will get a $1,312 direct payment tomorrow
Alaskan residents will receive the money thanks to the state's Permanent Fund Dividend.
Winter weather advisory for 13 states as more lake-effect snow falls
Regions bordering the Great Lakes can expect heavy snow, while the northwest faces another powerful winter storm from the Pacific.
Mystery snakeworm new to science discovered in Alaska in "X-Files case"
"It's a rare day when someone brings me an insect in Alaska that leaves me totally dumbfounded," Alaska wildlife expert Derek Sikes told Newsweek.
Damaging earthquakes could strike nearly 75% of the US, USGS map shows
California, Alaska and Hawaii were all marked as areas at risk of severe earthquakes, and scientists are urging them to prepare.
What is HAARP? Iowa caucuses weather control conspiracy theory explained
Some say a research installation in Alaska caused a snowstorm over Iowa, but experts say it's not capable of changing the weather.
Video of Putin "clinging to the chair" during event viewed 800k times
The Russian president addressed residents in the far-eastern district of Chukotka, which shares a maritime border with Alaska.
Putin visits Russian region closest to US
The temperature when Putin arrived in Chukotka, nine time zones away from Moscow, was minus 25 C (minus 13 F), Russian state media reported.
Blizzard warning issued for five states amid major winter storm
Heavy snow is expected to continue to pelt northwestern states, while the east coast faces the threat of flooding from excessive rain.
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Watermelon snow is threatening glaciers in the US
A strange pink algae that grows on snow and ice is melting glaciers, making them more prone to soak up the heat from the sun.
Winter storm warnings issued for 7 states with snow to hit Texas
The West Coast and Great Plains will see two precipitation-laden storms into the weekend.
Winter weather alerts for 12 states as potential storm brews
Warnings and advisories have been issued for much of the southwest and central Midwest as winter storms are set to bring a mix of chilly precipitation.
Winter weather alerts for 8 states as mountain snow hits West Coast
Heavy snow, rain and high surf are expected across the West Coast.
Winter weather alerts issued for multiple states as snow tornado forms
Advisories are in place for Alaska and Montana, with a progression of winter storms expected to bring strong winds and blowing snow to the Northwest.
Winter weather alerts issued for 7 states with New Year's Eve snow to hit
Forecasters say a clipper system is set to bring a "light wintry mix" to parts of the Midwest, Central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic.
Blizzard and winter storm warnings issued for 6 states
Forecasters said a significant winter storm will continue to bring heavy snow and blizzards to parts of the north and central U.S.
Winter weather alerts issued for 10 States with snow to hit on Christmas
Heavy snow will increase in coverage and intensity throughout Christmas Day across northern Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota, forecasters say.
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Alaska's rivers are turning orange and no one knows why
In recent years, scientists have observed streams and rivers that have turned a vibrant orange color across Alaska's Arctic region.
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North America's first people may have arrived on sea ice 24,000 years ago
The latest findings shed new light on the peopling of the Americas, one of the hottest debates in archaeology.
Winter weather alerts issued for four states, with snow set to hit Texas
A fast-moving area of low pressure is expected to bring up to 3 inches of snow accumulation to the Texas and Oklahoma panhandles.
Winter weather alerts for 5 states as snow storm hits Rockies
Up to 16 inches of snow could fall in higher elevation areas in the coming few days, as the southwest is set to experience another winter storm front.
Winter weather warning for 5 states as lake effect snow hits Great Lakes
New York counties in the vicinity of Lake Ontario could see up to six inches of snow, with parts of Oswego and Lewis counties seeing as much as eight inches.
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Alaska's two longest rivers see drastic change in salmon
Warming waters are to blame for the declining populations of Chinook and chum salmon.
Winter weather alerts issued for 6 states as Las Vegas area braces for snow
Up to 10 inches could fall on New Mexico, as the southwest is set to see up to a foot of snowfall in the next few days.
Winter storms update: Warnings issued for 7 states as snow, wind lashes US
Heavy snow is forecast to hit several New England states, forecasters have warned.