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Alaska is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, alongside Hawaii. Alaska is also considered to be the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost state in the United States. It borders the Canadian territory of Yukon and the province of British Columbia to the east. It shares a western maritime border, in the Bering Strait, with Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The Chukchi and Beaufort Seas of the Arctic Ocean lie to the north, and the Pacific Ocean lies to the south. Technically, it is a semi-exclave of the U.S., and is the largest exclave in the world.

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IAF contingent arrives at Eielson AF Base in Alaska for multi-national exercise 'Red Flag 24' IndiaTimes - Published on May 30, 2024
Headless, dog-sized robot to patrol airport to prevent bird strikes A headless robot about the size of a labrador will be camouflaged as a coyote to ward off migratory birds and other wildlife at Alaska's second largest airport. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
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Two dogs die during 'despicable' 1,000-mile sled race Two dogs have died during Alaska's annual 1,000-mile dog sled competition - prompting fresh calls for the race to be banned. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024

What is the viral disease Alaskapox that killed an elderly man? An elderly man from Alaska has become the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox - a recently discovered viral disease. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
'Pandemic of snow': Alaska hit by record snowfall A "pandemic of snow" has covered a city in Alaska, causing the roofs of commercial buildings to collapse - with officials urging residents to get out their shovels to avoid a similar fate at home. Sky News - Published on January 30, 2024
Alaskan Mother Presumed Dead After Trying To Save Dog From Drowning In Frozen River A mother of 4 in Alaska has gone missing and is presumed dead after risking her life to try and save her dog from drowning in a frozen river. 45-year-old Amanda Richmond Rogers was taking a hike.. TMZ.com - Published on December 27, 2023	Three dead and three missing after landslide smashes into homes Three people have been killed and three are missing after a deadly landslide barrelled down a rain-soaked mountainside and smashed into homes in Alaska. Sky News - Published on November 22, 2023
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Four killed after helicopter crashes into lake Four bodies have been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter that crashed into a shallow lake in Alaska last week, authorities have said. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2023	Torn ears and changed lives at the top of the world How the traditions of the hunt from hundreds of years before live on in an unusual annual sporting event in Alaska. BBC Sport - Published on July 11, 2023
Carson Wentz Hunts Black Bear W/ Bow In Alaska, Animal Lovers Pissed Carson Wentz may be panned for his accuracy on the field, but not so much off it ... the NFL free agent QB took down a black bear with a bow and arrow, before posing with the animal. As you might.. TMZ.com - Published on June 23, 2023	US Army grounds air units for training after deadly helicopter crashes Army air units in the US have been grounded for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 soldiers in the past month. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023
Three dead after two US army helicopters crash Three soldiers have died following a collision between two army helicopters in the US state of Alaska. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023	Moose on the Loose Inside Movie Theater in Alaska A movie theater in Alaska unknowingly gave patrons a free 3D show ... after a real-life moose wandered inside!!! It all went down in a theater in Kenai, Alaska and security footage shows the moment the.. TMZ.com - Published on April 25, 2023
Rare spiral in Alaska skies leaves Northern Lights enthusiasts 'bewildered' Northern Lights enthusiasts were left "bewildered" after a baby blue-coloured spiral resembling a galaxy appeared amid the aroura in the skies of Alaska. Sky News - Published on April 19, 2023	Alaskan dog survives epic 150-mile trek across frozen sea ice A one-year-old Australian shepherd returned to its owners in Alaska after more than a month apart, having undertaken an epic odyssey across 150 miles (240km) of frozen Bering Sea ice which involved a.. Sky News - Published on April 13, 2023
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