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Production of US Long Range Discrimination Radar to Begin this Year

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Apr 23, 2017 10:13 PM EDT

LRDR will be the backbone of America's future anti-ballistic missile defense.

Restive Pavlof Volcano in Alaska set to Erupt this Year but When?

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jul 04, 2016 08:23 PM EDT

During its last eruption on March 27, Pavlof hurled an ash plume 37,000 feet into the atmosphere

The only well-documented paleotsunami deposit in Hawai'i from the 16th century is on Kaua`i. The Makauwahi sinkhole, on the side of a hardened sand dune, is viewed toward the southeast from an apparent altitude of 342 m. Inset photos show two of the wall

Mega Earthquake and Tsunami to Strike Hawaii in Next 50 Years

Ana Verayo |

May 16, 2016 05:00 AM EDT

A new study reveals a sinkhole and telltale signs of a mega earthquake in the Aleutian Islands, that can possibly strike Hawaii in the next 50 years.

Thinking About Selling Marijuana in Alaska? The Rules are Changing

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 03, 2015 10:58 PM EST

Reversing a previous decision, Alaska's Marijuana Control Board restored on Tuesday stricter residency requirements for people who wish to participate in the state's commercial cannabis industry.

Presence of Chinese Navy Ships in Bering Sea Coincides With Obama' s Alaska Visit

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 03, 2015 06:38 AM EDT

American President Barack Obama was in Alaska when Pentagon officials announced that at least five Chinese ships have been seen operating in the Bering Sea near the state's coastal waters. Although the ships did not appear to have any hostile intentions, analysts say China is sending a message to the United States.

Prehistoric Artifacts Shows Asian Trade in Alaska

Marco Foronda |

Apr 22, 2015 11:45 AM EDT

Genetic research also showed there were indeed interactions between peoples from East Asia and the New World.

Alaska Legalizes Recreational Marijuana But Smoking in Public Carries US$100 Fine

Marcel Woo |

Feb 24, 2015 07:53 AM EST

While Alaska has voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in any of the public places in the state, authorities said.

Alaska is the Happiest U.S. State, Study Says

Marco Foronda |

Feb 21, 2015 06:32 AM EST

This year's Well-Being Index rankings were based on more than 176,000 phone interviews.

NASA Launches Four Rockets Into the Northern Lights in Alaska

Ana Verayo |

Jan 30, 2015 05:06 AM EST

It's an attempt to study the planet's atmospheric turbulence.

Obama in Another Battle with GOP over Oil Drilling Ban in Wildlife Refuge

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 26, 2015 05:03 AM EST

The dust has hardly settled over U.S. President Barack Obama's clash with the Republican Party on immigration reforms, and another one is building up. The topic of their new battle is the proposed ban on oil drilling in a wildlife refuge.

No Endangered Species Protection for Pinto Abalone

Ana Verayo |

Dec 29, 2014 05:44 AM EST

Wildlife conservationists are still rallying for petitions to place the pinto abalone under the endangered species list protection.

US Planes Warned to Avoid Alaska Volcano Ash Cloud

Ana Verayo |

Nov 16, 2014 10:48 PM EST

The eruption of Pavlof volcano in Alaska spewed a 35,000 foot ash cloud into the atmosphere.

Typhoon Nuri Reaches Alaska, Will Bring Early Winter to U.S.

Dean M. Bernardo |

Nov 08, 2014 01:12 PM EST

After a week barreling across the Pacific, Typhoon Nuri lashes Alaska and is blamed for the possible early winter to reach across mainland America

Pedestrians pass by a DC Cannabis Campaign sign in Washington November 4, 2014.

Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Oregon, Alaska, Washington D.C.

Cory Doyle |

Nov 05, 2014 05:07 PM EST

Activists gained key victories for the movement against marijuana prohibition, as voters approved the legalization of marijuana in Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C. during Tuesday's midterm elections.

Members of the Help End Marijuana Prohibition (HEMP) Party lift a banner displaying a parody of U.S. President Barack Obama's election campaign poster.

Marijuana Initiatives Face Voters On Several Election Day Ballots

Dan Weisman |

Nov 03, 2014 05:05 PM EST

Voters in Oregon, Alaska and Washington D.C. go to the polls Tuesday to consider full legalization of marijuana while Florida voters consider legalizing marijuana for medical uses. Passage of the marijuana initiatives will continue momentum from recently legalized marijuana in Colorado and Washington and medical marijuana now allowed in a dozen stat

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