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Mystery Alaska: How Palin, the Tea Party and a three-way race could affect the Senate

The polls have flipped in Alaska. Murkowski is leading, but Scott McAdams may be in the best position of all.




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A second season of 'Sarah Palin's Alaska'?

As predicted, the former Alaska governor and her family will not be returning for a second helping of reality TV.



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Scientists to watch Venus transit from Alaska on June 5

A NASA sun-watching spacecraft will have an unbeatable view of June's historic Venus transit, but some of the probe's scientists are taking measures to get a gr




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Obama plans new drilling for Alaska, Gulf

A new proposal would expand offshore drilling in U.S. waters, but it's drawing fire from supporters as well as critics of the oil and gas industry.




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Earthquakes off Alaska pose U.S. tsunami risk

The risk of a deadly tsunami ravaging the United States is now leading scientists to investigate hazards posed by giant earthquakes off the Alaskan coast.



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New evidence for ancient Alaskan tsunamis found

This century's deadly tsunamis kicked off an intense search for buried clues to prehistoric killer waves along Alaska's southern shores.



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'Dear Pluto' campaign asks kids to say 'Hi' to planet

Kids around the world can say hello to Pluto ahead of the first-ever flyby of the dwarf planet this summer.




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Everything you need to know about T. rex but were afraid to ask

8 strange and surprising facts about the T. rex, king of the dinosaurs.




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Spend 2 minutes as a wild polar bear in Alaska

Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives.




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Heroic husky rescues injured hiker in Alaska

It's not the first time Nanook, a self-appointed canine trail guide, has saved people in need.




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A blimp with a mission: Helium-filled wind turbine to take float in Alaska [Video]

Fairbanks will be the demo deployment site for BAT (Buoyant Altitude Turbine), an inflatable wind turbine floating 1,000 feet above the earth.




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EPA: Proposed Pebble Mine could destroy Alaskan salmon fishery

The mining project, one of the largest ever conceived, could hold $500 billion in gold and copper.



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'No Mothers Day' campaign asks moms to boycott the day

Christy Turlington Burns launches viral campaign asking mothers to raise awareness about maternal health around the world by boycotting Mother's Day.




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Fan MNN on Facebook and win an eco-friendly picnic basket set

Become a fan and win this wine and cheese picnic basket set with accessories.



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Eco-friendly sleep masks

City lights keeping you awake? Put on an eco-friendly sleep mask and get a darker, deeper night's sleep.



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How a 3-D printed mask helped save this puppy

UC Davis vets and engineers designed a mask and cast exclusively for Loca, a Staffordshire bull terrier severely injured by another dog.




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If we want more people in the U.S. to donate organs, we might have to change how we ask

To solve organ shortages, some places are making it the norm to have people opt out of organ donation.



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Natural gas advocate takes gas industry to task

Former Colorado senator criticizes industry's lack of engagement in the climate legislation debate.




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4 questions to ask about the proposed eco-grades for cars

Your next car purchase may be based on a letter grade issued by Beltway bureaucrats.




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A multi-tasking LED bulb that stays bright when the lights go out

Lin Guohui's Bulb Flashlight is just that: A screw-in 40W LEDreplacement bulb with a rechargeable battery that can be removed and used as a handheld torch.



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Lamp multi-tasking as a terrarium allows plants to grow in sunlight-starved spaces

No window? No problem.



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'Earmarks for ANWR!' says Alaska's Tea Party candidate

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was one of the few mentions of energy policy during the latest Alaska U.S. Senate Debate.




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Congressman directly asks special interests about government regulation

Rep. Darrell Issa has sent out a letter to Beltway insiders asking for their thoughts about how Uncle Sam should regulate them.




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Alaska startup turns 'fishy' trash into talked-about treasures

Tidal Vision makes sustainable salmon leather goods and crab shell clothing.



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This film takes you down Alaska's Inside Passage in a wooden canoe

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.



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5 questions you should ask yourself before taking a selfie with an animal

The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.




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Drone offers a virtual tour of Alaska's eerie ice caves

Titled 'Bigger Than Life,' a new short video explores Alaskan ice caves with a GoPro-toting drone.



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Destination of the week: Juneau, Alaska

Juneau is Alaska's unassuming capital city. Since it is located on the state's southern panhandle, it is influenced by the weather patterns of the Pacific Ocean




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Ocean trash reborn as art in Alaska [Photos]

Marine debris is transformed into art for a new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum, offering an eerie look at Earth's plastic problem.



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Why more women should ask men out on dates

Simply asking someone to coffee shouldn't be a big deal—for either gender. And dating would be less fraught if all singles asked others out more often.




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3 questions to ask before you buy anything

Before you buy something new, consider whether you need it and where the old one will end up.




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Nutella asks FDA to say it's not dessert

The makers of the mostly chocolate and sugar product want it reclassified. The FDA wants to know what the public thinks about that.




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Cool roofs: Basking in reflected glory

The U.S. Energy Department wants you to save green by painting your roof white -- as long as it doesn't make your neighbors see red.



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Obama asks taxpayers to shoulder nuclear risk

Banks won't touch them they are so financially risky. So why does Obama want U.S. taxpayers to fund nuclear plants when there is a 50% chance they will fail?



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Will wearing a surgical mask prevent the flu?

Wearing a surgical mask can stop you from getting the flu, provided you're very diligent about it.



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Epic weather: Alaska storm explained

An extremely dangerous storm is slicing toward northwestern Alaska and is expected to bring blizzard conditions and hurricane-strength winds to the state's west



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Saving the Indonesian peat forests, one basket at at time

The deforestation situation in Indonesia is not entirely bleak, thanks to the efforts of the Katingan Project.




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Conservation International: Asking Businesses the Right Questions

Have you secured the health of nature so we continue to have quality of life?




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The most surprising question you can ask on a tribal hunt in the Amazon jungle

I briefly lived with hunter-gatherers in the rainforest, where a couple visiting tourists did something very unexpected.




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I tried 5 food-based face masks, and here's how they worked for me

Ditch pricey, over-the-counter face creams for DIY masks that use ingredients you already have in your pantry.



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Are we up for the task for raising chickens?

We tracked the journey of our new chicks online as they made their way across state lines and to their new home — our home — in West Virginia.




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New species of strange dolphin once lived in Alaskan rivers

Closest living relative of Arktocara yakataga can only be found in rivers in South Asia.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



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Clogged pores? Try a DIY blackhead-removal mask

Skip the expensive, chemical-laden skincare products. These 3 homemade peel-off blackhead removal masks will have your skin feeling clear and smooth in no time.



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6 questions to ask yourself daily for a healthier quarantine mindset

Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself.



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Everything you need to know about face masks

We answer all your questions about coronavirus face masks, from how to make one to who needs to wear one and what each kind of mask does.



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5 questions to ask before you bring chickens home

Whether you want them for eggs or see them as pets, chickens can be fun — if you do your homework.



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Logging leftovers fuel Alaska Airlines' test flight

World's first tree-powered long-haul flies from Seattle to D.C.




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Whales are basking in newfound silence

Whales are benefiting from quieter oceans as the coronavirus pandemic quiets down the normal noises.