Alaska woman sentenced to 99 years in murder-for-hire killing of friend
Denali Dakota Skye Brehmer pleaded guilty to first-degree murder last year for the 2019 killing of Cynthia Hoffman.
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First human Alaskapox death may be linked to a stray cat
Officials said it's possible a stray cat that "regularly hunted small mammals" had the Alaskapox virus on its claws when it scratched the man.
U.S. detects and tracks 4 Russian warplanes flying close to Alaska
Russia confirmed that two of its Tu-95 bombers flew over international waters off Alaska's coast, escorted by fighter jets.
Bear cubs native to Alaska found in Florida
Officials say a pair of bear cubs found on a Florida road are native to Alaska and had escaped from a self-proclaimed "bear-trainer." Bodycam footage from a Florida sheriff's deputy shows the Kodiak bears were rather friendly.
Video shows bears native to Alaska wandering on Florida road
Video shows the bears approaching the humans near them and trying to climb on their cars.
Flying on a Boeing 737 Max 9? Here's what to know.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
The Points Guy's best U.S. airlines of 2023
As summer travel begins, travel website The Points Guy has released its 2023 Best U.S. Airlines report. Brian Kelly, founder and CEO of The Points Guy, joined "CBS Mornings" to exclusively reveal the results and talk about the upcoming travel season.
Alaska company pays $900,000 after guide likely caused wildfire with campfire
In a settlement with the federal government, an Alaska fishing guide company paid $900,000 following allegations that one of its guides caused a 2019 wildfire by not properly putting out a campfire.
Loose bolts found on more 737 Max 9's
More loose bolts were found by United and Alaska Airlines on the now-grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 jets after a door plug on a flight headed from Portland, Oregon, to Ontario, Canada, blew out. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Avian flu kills polar bear for first time ever
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
Alaska snow crab season canceled for 2nd year
Alaska's snow crab season has been canceled for a second year in a row, threatening the future of many fisheries in the area. The snow crab population saw a massive drop beginning several years ago and still hasn't recovered. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
Search resuming for Alaska woman lost in freezing river
Alaska state troopers said the woman went into the water after her dog in the Eagle River near Anchorage, much of which has frozen over.
45 years after girl found dead in Alaska, DNA match leads to conviction
Donald McQuade, 67, was convicted in the death of Shelley Connolly, 16, whose body was found near a highway pullout in Alaska.
Woman and man riding snowmachine found dead after storm in Alaska
Alaska State Troopers identified the riders as Charlene Habros, 34, and Dustin Gologergen, 55, both of Nome.
"All aboard!" Alaska Railroad turns 100
Stretching from Seward in the south and Fairbanks in the north, the rails of the Alaska Railroad treat tourists to miles of stunning views of mountains and glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife. But for some residents, those rails are a lifeline for people in the entirely roadless wilderness. Correspondent Conor Knighton takes a ride.
Alaska bald eagle preserve threatened by copper mine project, critics say
Up to 4,000 bald eagles migrate to the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve annually, but environmentalists worry a potential copper mine will destroy their food source.
Wolverines listed as threatened species under Endangered Species Act
Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.
At least 3 dead, 3 missing after landslide hits remote Alaskan town
Rescue crews found the body of a girl in an initial search, and late Tuesday the bodies of two adults were found by a drone operator.
Dan Sullivan on U.S. military and China
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's continued blockade of military promotions is weakening the U.S. against China, Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan tells CBS News. Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge has the interview.
Record number of homeless deaths in Anchorage increases after storm
The storm dropped about 17 inches of snow at the National Weather Service's Anchorage office by early Friday morning, the official recording station.
Video shows camper's tent "engulfed" by daddy longlegs in Alaska
The spooky clip shows the tent completely covered in creepy crawlers. It was filmed at night in Alaska's ultra-remote Lake Clark National Park & Reserve.
Whale rescued after being "hog-tied" to 300-pound crab pot off Alaska
The juvenile humpback was caught in a "life-threatening" entanglement for at least three days before wildlife officials were able to cut it free.
Meet this year's Fat Bear Week champion
"The gutsy girl grounded the guy with a gut," Fat Bear Week officials said of their newly-crowned "bear with the biggest beardonkadonk."
Fat Bear Week is back to crown Alaska's fattest brown bear
Fat Bear Week will launch this week at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.
2 U.S. soldiers dead, 12 injured after vehicle flips over in Alaska
The cause of the accident is "under investigation," and the injured soldiers were taken to area hospitals.
Trump says he will meet with Zelenskyy after "very successful day" with Putin
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean
Hurricane Erin is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.
DOJ removes D.C. emergency police chief, agrees to rewrite immigration directive
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued an order Thursday that amounted to a reversal of "sanctuary" policies in D.C. The District sued over the order Friday.
Trump administration faces lawsuit over "secret report" on climate change
Environmental groups and independent scientists are criticizing a report assembled by a small team of well-known climate skeptics selected by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Trump-Putin summit in Alaska ends with no deal on Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Democrats unveil maps of California's redistricting proposal
Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California's dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.
New Orleans mayor indicted on federal corruption charges
Prosecutors allege that in October 2021, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, her bodyguard, developed a "personal, intimate relationship."
"Devil in the Ozarks" spent 6 months planning prison break, report says
An internal review reveals that a former police chief, known as the "Devil in the Ozarks," spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison.
Air Canada suspends all operations as flight attendants go on strike
A complete shutdown will affect approximately 130,000 people daily, and around 25,000 Canadians will be stranded abroad each day. Air Canada operates around 700 flights per day.