Five Things to Know About InSight’s Mars Landing
Every Mars landing is a knuckle-whitening feat of engineering. But each attempt has its own quirks based on where a…
Indonesian Divers Recover ‘Black Box’ From Lion Air Jet
Indonesian navy divers say they have recovered one of the “black boxes” from the wreckage of Lion Air Flight JT-610,…
Trump: Up to 15,000 US Troops May Go to US-Mexico Border
PENTAGON — President Donald Trump says as many as 15,000 U.S. troops could go to the Mexican border to stop caravans…
Hubble Reveals Cosmic Bat Shadow in the Serpent’s Tail
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured part of the wondrous Serpens Nebula, lit up by the star HBC 672.…
Alaska’s Minimum Wage Will Increase in January 2019
JUNEAU, Alaska—The Alaska minimum wage will increase from $9.84 to $9.89 in 2019. Voters passed a ballot initiative in 2014…
Underwater Wreckage of Downed Indonesian Jetliner May Have Been Located
Search and rescue crews may have located the wreckage of an Indonesian jetliner that crashed into the Java Sea just…
Coast Guard Air Station Jayhawk Crew Hoists Bear Mauling Victim from Afognak Island
The Coast Guard medevacs a hiker after he was mauled by a bear on Afognak Island, just north of Kodiak…
New Ocean Invader Spotted in Alaska
Scientists and local volunteers have detected a new invasive species in the waters of Southeast Alaska. Alaska Sea Grant’s Gary…
Troopers Investigate Spring Creek Inmate Death
While the death of a Spring Creek inmate is not the result of foul play, the investigation is continuing to…
Parker Solar Probe Breaks Record, Becomes Closest Spacecraft to Sun
Parker Solar Probe now holds the record for closest approach to the Sun by a human-made object. The spacecraft passed…