Nation

The police chief says parts of a scenic highway that heads from Anchorage toward mountains and glaciers have sunken and “completely disappeared” following the earthquake (Nov. 30)

A growing group of lawmakers are calling for a probe into Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta after areportrevealed allegations that he granted an alleged serial pedophile a lenient plea deal

Suspect arrested in Georgia for shooting in a mall in Birmingham, Alabama has agreed to return home to face charges (Nov. 30)

Two people were taken to a hospital after a plane crashed onto the campus of Kennesaw University. (Nov. 30)

One of the top seismologists in the U.S. says residents near Anchorage should expect aftershocks following the 7.0 magnitude quake that struck near that city early Friday. (Nov. 30)

Working-class voters in once-reliably Democratic northeast Ohio helped Donald Trump win the White House in 2016 with promises to bring back jobs. Whether they stick with him after the GM news could determine Trump’s political future. (Nov. 30)

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As blood-pressure drug recall widens, doctors say patients should pay attention, but warned against dropping a medication without professional guidance.

The size. The lighting. Its proximity to Dunkin’ Donuts. Details matter for Congress’ freshmen,who had to rely on Lady Luck for their new offices.

Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.7 rocked buildings and shattered roads Friday morning in Anchorage, sending people running into the streets and briefly triggering a tsunami warning to residents in Kodiak to flee to higher ground. (Nov 30)
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In the wake of the major quake and following aftershocks, residents took to social media to share pictures of the destruction they witnessed.