2 4-year-old girls die after falling through thin ice into lagoon in AlaskaSeptember 30th, 2009 2 Alaska girls die after falling into lagoonANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two 4-year-old girls have died after falling through thin ice into a lagoon in the small city of Barrow in northern Alaska. North Slope Borough Police Lt.
NYC comptroller wins Democratic nomination for mayor, will face Bloomberg in general electionSeptember 15th, 2009 NYC comptroller wins primary to face BloombergNEW YORK — New York City Comptroller William Thompson Jr. has cruised to victory in the Democratic mayoral primary and will face billionaire incumbent Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
Troopergate figure officially files paperwork to run for Alaska governorSeptember 2nd, 2009 Troopergate figure files paperwork for Alaska gov.ANCHORAGE, Alaska — State Sen. Hollis French, a major figure in last fall's Troopergate investigation, officially filed paperwork Wednesday to run for governor of Alaska.
Troopergate figure files paperwork to run for Alaska governorSeptember 2nd, 2009 Troopergate figure files for Alaska governor runANCHORAGE, Alaska — State Sen. Hollis French, a major figure in last fall's Troopergate investigation, has filed paperwork to run for governor of Alaska.
Disclosure report: Gun case, Bible among gifts sent to former Alaska Gov. Sarah PalinAugust 19th, 2009 Report: Gun case, Bible among gifts sent PalinANCHORAGE, Alaska — A personalized gun case, a Bible bound in goat skin and a hand-painted plate featuring Sarah Palin's likeness were among gifts the former Alaska governor received this year. The gifts have been included in an amended disclosure form filed with the Alaska Public Office Commission.
Another ethics complaint filed against Alaska governor by outspoken criticJuly 21st, 2009 Critic files another Palin ethic complaintANCHORAGE, Alaska — Another ethics complaint was filed against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Monday — less than a week before her resignation — alleging she failed to submit complete gift disclosure forms in a timely manner.
Palin's early departure creates political opportunity for others who would like to be governorJuly 8th, 2009 Palin's leaving opens political doors for othersJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's early departure from office is creating political opportunity for others who want to be the state's next chief executive.
Palin's early departure creates political opportunity for others who want to be governorJuly 7th, 2009 Palin's resignation means opportunity for othersJUNEAU, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's early departure from her office is creating political opportunity for others who would like to be the state's next chief executive.
Details of events in Palin's political careerJuly 4th, 2009 Events in Palin's political career— 1992-1996 — Sarah Palin enters public life in Alaska, serving two terms on the Wasilla City Council. — 1996-2002 — Palin is elected Wasilla mayor, serves two terms until term limits force her from office.
Palin nominates former key State Dept. official to be Alaska's attorney generalJune 16th, 2009 Palin nominates Sullivan to key Alaska postSOLDOTNA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has nominated former U.S.
Palin nominates Daniel S. Sullivan to be Alaska's attorney generalJune 16th, 2009 Palin nominates Sullivan as attorney generalSOLDOTNA, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin on Tuesday appointed a former Anchorage lawyer with White House and State Department service to be Alaska's new attorney general after her earlier choice was rejected by state lawmakers.
Incumbent Corzine wins Democratic nomination for NJ governor, tougher matchup expected in fallJune 3rd, 2009 Incumbent Gov. Corzine wins NJ Democratic primaryTRENTON, N.J.
Derby winner owned by son of figure in Ted Stevens' corruption caseMay 3rd, 2009 Derby winner owned by son of corruption figureANCHORAGE, Alaska — The winner of the Kentucky Derby is owned by the son of a key figure in the corruption trial of former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska.
New complaint alleges Palin's legal defense fund violates Alaska's ethics lawsApril 28th, 2009 Palin's legal fund challenged as ethics violationANCHORAGE, Alaska — An ethics complaint filed Monday against Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claims the legal defense fund formed last week to challenge such claims is an ethics violation itself.
Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin set up fund to help pay legal debtsApril 24th, 2009 Palin supporters set up legal defense fundANCHORAGE, Alaska — Supporters of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin have set up a fund to help her pay off more than $500,000 in legal fees incurred while defending herself against ethics complaints.