ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The U.S. Coast Guard and Canada Coast Guard conducted a cooperative search and rescue training exercise near Herschel Island, Yukon, Canada, on Saturday. The exercise centered around the French cruise ship Le Commandant Charcot, whose crew simulated an onboard fire with severe personal injuries and a complete evacuation of the vessel. The […]
The U.N. cultural and scientific agency UNESCO said Monday the United States plans to rejoin the organization in July, nearly five years after leaving. UNESCO said in a statement the move included a “concrete financing plan” that must be approved by member states. Before its withdrawal, the United States was a leading financial supporter of […]
WASHINGTON — The U.S. is considering a series of steps to prevent global oil prices from rising following a decision by oil exporting and producing countries to slash production despite intensive lobbying by the Biden administration. The grouping known as OPEC+, which includes members of OPEC and allies, including Russia, said earlier this week it would […]
ANCHORAGE – Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed John Kuhn as U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska effective December 26, 2021, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546. Kuhn most recently served with the Executive Office for United States Attorneys since 2018 in various roles, including National Heroin and Opioid Coordinator, National Controlled Substances Coordinator, and […]