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Good afternoon. It’s Thursday, May 14. |
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In today's newsletter:
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Alaska lawmakers voted to reject Stephen Cox, Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s pick for attorney general, marking the second time in state history that a cabinet-level appointee has been rejected by the Legislature.
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The Anchorage School Board approved a resolution that would reverse the closures of three schools and reinstate popular classroom programs, but only if lawmakers pass a significant permanent increase to state funding for schools.
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A man driving a sedan slammed into the entrance of the Wasilla Police Department headquarters Wednesday afternoon, breaking through one set of doors and spraying bear spray out the window.
Neanderthals used rock drills to treat an infected tooth, according to a study that pushes back the earliest known evidence of dentistry by more than 40,000 years. The find stems from an ancient molar with a circular drill hole, discovered in a cave once inhabited by Neanderthals in southwestern Siberia. |
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Anchorage weather
It's mostly sunny today with a high approaching 54 degrees. Looking ahead, we can expect additional sunshine and highs in the low 50s on Friday and Saturday before a chance of rain returns to the forecast Sunday.
Here’s what else is making headlines in Alaska today.
— Vicky Ho, vho@adn.com
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Looking for a new game to play? Try...
• Crossword: The timeless word challenge.
• Flipart: A quick digital jigsaw puzzle.
• Really Bad Chess: A modern take on the classic game.
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