Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, launches U.S. Senate bid
By Becky Bohrer and Mark Thiessen Democrat to challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan on cost-of-living issues in key midterm race
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Politics (USA)
The U.S. already has leverage in Greenland, so why is Trump escalating? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump is reviving his push for Greenland — refusing to rule out force — prompting Arctic specialists to
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Rubio says he plans to meet Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he plans to meet with Danish officials next week after the Trump administration
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Top European foreign ministers to meet after White House renews Greenland threats
French, German and Polish foreign ministers to meet later Wednesday European governments including those in France and Germany are working
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Washington’s new envoy to Denmark pledges more US support for Greenland
The new U.S. ambassador to Denmark pledged more support for Greenland on Monday ahead of meetings on his first visit
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Trump administration finalizes plan to open Alaska wildlife refuge to oil & gas drilling
By Becky Bohrer Decision paves way for future lease sales in coastal plain, an area considered sacred to Indigenous Gwich’in
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Alaska policymakers back Trump’s move to restart northern mining project
Alaska policymakers are welcoming President Donald Trump’s re-approval an industrial road linking the state’s highway system to the mineral-rich Ambler
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U.S. Coast Guard monitors Chinese ships in Arctic waters…again
The U.S. Coast Guard says it tracked two Chinese research vessels operating in the Arctic Ocean off Alaska this week,
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US reaffirms Greenland’s right to self-determination amid political sway allegations
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen The United States’ top diplomat in Denmark has reaffirmed Greenland’s right to determine its own future, following
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Arctic security at stake: U.S. commission outlines urgent research priorities
U.S. Arctic Research Commission issues blunt message: U.S. security and prosperity depend on understanding and shaping the Arctic …before others
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Trump, Putin arrive for pivotal Alaska summit that could reshape Ukraine war
President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin arrived in Alaska for their pivotal summit Friday that could reshape the war
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ANALYSIS: Which Donald Trump will negotiate with Putin in Alaska?
By Steve Holland When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Helsinki in 2018, the pair
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Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska’s long history-and tension-with Russia
When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest
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EU urges Trump to defend security interests at upcoming Alaska summit with Putin
European Union leaders appealed on Tuesday to U.S. President Donald Trump to defend their security interests at a key summit
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U.S. Coast Guard tracking Chinese research vessels in Arctic
Five Chinese research vessels operating in or near U.S. Arctic waters were being tracked last week, part of what the
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