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
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.
Fat Bear Week under threat of government shutdown
Without funding for the National Park Service, the beloved celebration of Alaska's "burly" brown bears may not be able to take place as planned.
Rep. Peltola's husband was hauling moose meat, antlers when plane crashed
Eugene Peltola Jr. died when his plane ferrying moose meat and antlers crashed shortly after takeoff in Alaska on Sept. 12.
Newborn otter rescued after deadly orca attack killed its mother
Because a wildlife responder witnessed the attack, the Alaska SeaLife Center is aware of every detail.
Bears caught on camera raiding Krispy Kreme doughnut van
The bears chomped on doughnut holes and other pastries, ignoring the banging on the side of the van that was aimed at shooing them away.
Biden to commemorate 9/11 in Alaska
President Biden is marking 22 years since 9/11 with a speech before troops in Alaska, becoming the first U.S. president to not spend September 11th at one of the attack sites or the White House. The president is returning from Vietnam where he met with government and business leaders. CBS News reporter Bo Erickson has more.
Biden commemorates 9/11 attacks in Alaska
President Biden spoke with service members and first responders at an Air Force base in Anchorage, Alaska, on Monday to commemorate the 9/11 attacks. CBS News White House reporter Bo Erickson has more on the president's remarks.
Biden marks 9/11 from Alaska
President Biden commemorated the 9/11 attacks at a military base in Alaska. He was returning from the G20 summit and a visit to Vietnam. Nancy Cordes reports.
Scientists find "golden egg" on ocean floor — and still don't know what it is
It remains unclear if the golden dome is associated with a known species, a new species, or represents an unknown life stage of an existing one.
Soldier accused of killing combat medic wife he reported missing
Army Spc. Zarrius Hildabrand had reported to police last week that his wife, 21-year-old Spc. Saria Hildabrand, was missing.
House finds "decades-long failures" as Epstein preyed on victims
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Susie Wiles' old lobbying firm in crosshairs of MAGA feud
How well did Kalshi predict the midterms? We crunched the data.
Reported Iran threat sees U.S. moves planes from second U.K. base
Inflation remained elevated in October, CPI report shows
Nvidia, CEO Jensen Huang face shareholder suit over affair
Congo court sentences 66 soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny
