France Withdraws Combat Troops from Afghanistan
For France, the combat mission in Afghanistan has ended. France pulled the last of its combat troops from the region.
Clinton, Morsi and Ki-Moon Aim to Head Off Escalation of Conflict Between Israel and Gaza Strip
Egyptian President Mahammed Morsi, who with the assistance of Qatar and Turkey has been trying to broker a cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, announced that a cease-fire will be agreed to sometime later today.
Center for Biological Diversity Petitions Federal Government over Iliamna Seal Population
The developers for the controversial Pebble Mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay have now encountered another barrier to development of a copper and gold mine in that location.
Troopers Preparing for Anti-DUI Campaign for Thanksgiving Holiday
(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – The Alaska State Troopers will be out conducting extra traffic enforcement efforts to ensure the safety of Alaskans while they celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. While patrols will be somewhat focused on DUI enforcement, troopers will also be watching for speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving and people not wearing their seatbelts.