Maloney to take on Gillibrand in primary
washington (AP) – New York Rep. Carolyn Maloney will challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand in the state’s Democratic primary, a senior campaign adviser says. The 9-term congresswoman believes New Yorkers…
Diana Ross 2nd in line for Jackson kids in 2002 will
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Michael Jackson’s children could have another musical legend looking after them. According to a plan laid out in a 2002 will, Diana Ross is second in line to care for Jackson’s kid…
Homer fisherman catches 354.6 lb halibut
Tom Youngblood of Homer, right, cheers as his Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby fish is weighed Friday at derby headquarters on the Homer Spit. Capt. Ron Hurley, left, of the Sweet T and In 2 Fishin’ Charte…
Pro-Palin Web site attacks Fairbanks Rep. Ramras
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) – A pro-Palin Web site has accused Rep. Jay Ramras (RAM’rass) of a conflict of interest for owning BP stock. The Fairbanks Republican denies any breach of ethics and says he has…
Kodiak land dispute comes to conclusion
KODIAK, Alaska (AP) – The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to review a land dispute between a Kodiak rancher and a village Native corporation, effectively ending a court battle that has dragged…
State logs $296K probing Palin complaints
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) – The state of Alaska has spent almost $300,000 investigating ethics complaints against Gov. Sarah Palin or her staff. The $296,042 tab reflects 13 cases resolved by the Alaska …
