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Nature, 08.01.09 17:31 UTC

Earliest Americans took two paths

Genetic analysis suggests there were at least two migrations into the Americas.

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USA Today, 08.01.09 11:53 UTC

Extreme Alaska cold grounds planes, disables cars

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Ted Johnson planned on using a set of logs to a build a cabin in Alaska's interior. Instead he'll burn some of them to stay warm.

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NPR, 07.01.09 20:37 UTC

Alaska Natives Look For New Friends In Congress

by Jeff Brady All Things Considered, January 7, 2009 · When Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens was voted out of office amid scandal last November, Alaska Natives lost a good friend. Now there's talk on Capitol ...

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guardian.co.uk, 07.01.09 00:36 UTC

New book reveals the many forms of the snow crystal

. A Fernlike Stellar Dendrite snowflake. Photograph: Kenneth Libbrecht/Barcroft Media These images show snow crystals that fell on Northern Ontario, Alaska, Vermont, the Michigan Upper Peninsula, and ...

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Telegraph, 06.01.09 22:30 UTC

Alaska authorities delayed arrest of woman connected to Sarah Palin, drug investigator claims

Authorities in Alaska have been accused of delaying the arrest of a woman connected to Governor Sarah Palin until after the November election.

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Seattle Times, 06.01.09 10:06 UTC

Mother of Palin's future son-in-law enters drug plea

The Nation Mom enters drug plea: Sherry Johnston, mother of Sarah Palin's future son-in-law, Levi Johnston, pleaded not guilty Monday to six felony counts of misconduct involving a controlled ...

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USA Today, 06.01.09 04:00 UTC

Obama will work with nation's oldest Congress

WASHINGTON — The nation's capital is about to confront a political generation gap: Barack Obama, one of the youngest presidents ever to take the oath of office when he's inaugurated Jan. 20, will be working with the nation's oldest Congress.

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Daily Mail, 06.01.09 02:32 UTC

2.4million workers call in sick during 'great British stayaway' as bitter Arctic chill continues

Comments ( 166 ) Add to My Stories At least 2.4million workers called in sick yesterday in the worst day of absences some experts had ever seen. Some 8.3 per cent of the country's workforce could not ...

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Daily Mail, 05.01.09 23:33 UTC

Pensioners warned to take extra care as bitter Arctic chill continues

Last updated at 11:11 PM on 05th January 2009 Comments ( 166 ) Add to My Stories Pensioners have been warned to take extra care as the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for icy roads in ...

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Daily Mail, 05.01.09 23:02 UTC

Arctic chill hampers Britain's big return to work as 20,000 call the AA for help

Last updated at 10:33 PM on 05th January 2009 Comments ( 166 ) Add to My Stories Up to 20,000 stranded motorists were expected to have turned to the AA for help on Monday. By 4pm, the motor rescue ...