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Pilot safe after F-35 military jet suffers 'significant damage' in accident at Alaska base
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday during a training exercise at a base in Alaska. The pilot experienced an “inflight malfunction” but was able to eject from the aircraft, Col. Paul...

Alaska House members urge Trump to keep the name of North America's tallest peak as Denali
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska House on Monday voted to urge President Donald Trump to reverse course and retain the name of North America's tallest peak as Denali. The vote came a week after Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order calling for the name to...

Trump's celebration of American greatness puts a spotlight on a little-known panel of experts
Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump outlined in one of his many executive orders a mission to celebrate American greatness and to recognize those who have made contributions throughout history. He jumpstarted the effort by ordering the name of North America’s...

Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can't make people call it Mount McKinley
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — North America’s tallest peak is a focal point of Jeff King’s life. The four-time winner of the 1,000-mile (1,609-kilometer) Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race operates his kennel and mushing tourism business just 8 miles (12.87 kilometers) from Denali...
