Federal prosecutors: Resigned Alaska federal judge had conflict of interest in 23 criminal cases

The revelations about the compromised cases illustrate the growing fallout over former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred’s resignation, and the disturbing impact on the integrity of criminal cases in Alaska’s federal court.

Alaska federal judge rejects 2022 Cook Inlet lease sale for further environmental review

Cook Inletkeeper and other conservation groups argued that the environmental review that led to the lease sale was flawed. The ruling suspends the single lease acquired in the sale, by Hilcorp.

Kenai dipnet fishery to open 24 hours a day starting Thursday evening

The round-the-clock fishery will continue for nearly two weeks.

OPINION: Renewables are key to addressing Alaska’s natural gas shortfall

I don’t know what energy source will eventually power Alaska, and neither does anybody else. In the meantime, renewables buy us time and will keep the lights on without bankrupting us.

OPINION: Biden needs to follow through on promised support for Tulsa survivors

Time has run out for empty rhetoric and moral navel-gazing about a need for “national conversations” about race.

President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas

The president’s diagnosis comes amid intense scrutiny of his health and stamina after a disastrous debate with former President Donald Trump.

Special counsel files notice of appeal in judge’s dismissal of Trump documents case

On Monday, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon tossed the indictment, concluding that Jack Smith’s appointment as special counsel violated the Constitution.

Storms flood the Ozarks and strand drivers in Toronto. A tornado moves a B-52 bomber in New York

As much as 11 inches of rain fell overnight into Wednesday on parts of Marion County, Arkansas, the National Weather Service said.

Biden, citing the attack on Trump, renews call for an assault weapons ban

The Trump rally shooting was carried out with an AR-style rifle, similar to how assault weapons have “killed so many others, including children,” President Biden said.

Cape Cod scientists want to dump 60,000 gallons of sodium hydroxide into ocean in climate change experiment

Environmentalists and fishermen are pushing back against a plan to dump gallons of sodium hydroxide, more commonly known as lye, into the ocean off Cape Cod to gain an understanding of how to slow climate change.

Ukraine faces twin challenges of fighting Russia and shifting political sands in the U.S.

Lurking in the background is another nagging worry: How long will the Western political and military support critical for Ukraine’s fight endure?

For China, Trump rally shooting is more evidence of America’s demise

Many U.S. enemies and rivals were quick to say the assassination attempt symbolizes the dwindling power and hypocrisy of American democracy and global leadership.

Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished after deadly 1944 port explosion in California

The explosion killed hundreds of service members and exposed racist double standards among the then-segregated ranks.

Meet Babydog, the 60-pound bulldog who stole the show at RNC convention

Babydog, the chunky English bulldog belonging to Gov. Jim Justice and a fixture in West Virginia politics, was a sensation at the Republican National Convention.

At 71, a longtime Northwest Arctic leader wins the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics sportsmanship award

On top of receiving the sportsmanship honor, Reggie Joule, who battled health issues last year, took third place in this year’s blanket toss competition. His son competed with him — and ended up winning gold.

Alaska college sports notebook: UAF basketball snags former Southeast star, UAA athletes honored for academics

Chris Lee of Ketchikan is coming back to Alaska, and Seawolves student athletes continue to rack up academic accolades.

Paris mayor dips into Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events

It’s part of a broader effort to showcase the river’s improved cleanliness ahead of the Summer Games which will kick off July 26 and host open-water swimming competitions.

Workouts at Nationals Park give members of the military a chance to train in a unique setting

The program the Nationals began in 2022 has attracted more than 700 participants over four workouts this year, including 150 this week.