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The challenge of holiday package delivery in Alaska
The challenge of holiday package delivery in Alaska - CBS News Watch CBS News During the holiday season, there are 33 delivery planes a day which fly in and out…
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In Alaska, Santa’s helpers work around the clock to deliver holiday packages
North Pole, Alaska — 'Twas the week before Christmas and plenty was stirring at the Santa Claus House in the city of North Pole, Alaska. The iconic Christmas-themed store checked…
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Man Skates Through Incredible ‘Drowned Forest’ Frozen Over in Alaska
A couple from Alaska skated through a "drowned forest" and it looked mezmerizing, wowing internet users.Luc Mehl, 46, shared a clip of his wife Hannah skating through the forest, which…
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Alaska Flood Warning Issued as Warm Winter Temperatures Melt Ice
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists in Anchorage, Alaska, are warning of floods as above-normal winter temperatures contribute to ice melt.Average high temperatures for this time of year in Anchorage are…
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Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Crew of Capsized Boat in Alaska
The Coast Guard on Monday suspended its search for five crew members believed to be aboard a fishing vessel that capsized in the Gulf of Alaska.The Capsized Fishing BoatThe crew…
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Pilot in Alaska air drops turkeys for residents in remote homes who can’t run out to a grocery store
In the remotest reaches of Alaska, there's no relying on DoorDash to have Thanksgiving dinner — or any dinner — delivered. But some residents living well off the grid nevertheless have turkeys…
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NASA Images Reveal Stark Changes in Alaska’s Lakes
In the southeastern reaches of Alaska, landscapes are being dramatically reshaped as ice gives way to water.Recent images released by the NASA Earth Observatory reveal striking changes to the region's…
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Endangered fin whale measuring nearly 50 feet found dead near Anchorage, drawing curious onlookers to beach
An endangered fin whale that washed up near a coastal trail in Alaska's largest city has attracted curious onlookers while biologists seek answers as to what caused the animal's death.The…
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Map Shows States With the Most Lakes
Lakes are among the most fascinating geographical features, defined as sizable bodies of standing or slowly moving water contained within inland basins. While the boundaries between lakes, ponds and other…
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Childhood Vaccination Rates in Decline, Map Shows
More and more children are not getting vaccinated across the United States, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has shown.Collating information from a variety of…