Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state
A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven — or a tropical paradise. Full story
Hawaiian, Alaska and Delta rated most punctual in April
New government figures show only 77.3 percent of flights arrived on time in April, with the worst performance by American Eagle. NBC’s Lester Holt reports.
AGs urge House to oppose online sales tax
The attorneys general from three states without sales taxes sent letters to all 435 U.S. House representatives Wednesday urging them to oppose an Internet tax bill, saying the measure is unconstitutional and could prompt a legal challenge if it passes. Full story
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The political blow back to voting 'no' on background checks
The Up panel talks about those Democrats that voted against background checks, specifically Alaska's Mark Begich and Arkansas' Mark Pryor, and the fact that despite voter dismay, it probably isn't enough to push voters to vote against him.
'Shattered', Part 3
Amber Hilberlng and her grandmother are alone in an interview room at a police station for almost an hour. They have no idea police are recording their conversation. Then Amber then makes a sudden admission that transforms her into a suspect.
Alaska volcano erupts with lava, ash
The remote Pavlof Volcano is erupting, releasing ash, steam and gas visible from Cold Bay, Alaska. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Truckers rescue pets in need of new home
The nonprofit Operation Roger is matching truck drivers with abandoned animals, transporting them to families that are willing to adopt. NBC’s Mark Potter reports.
‘Timing couldn’t be worse’ for Young’s racial slur
Republicans are in desperate need of attracting more Hispanic voters, but recent comments from Rep. Don Young touched a nerve across the country and also unleashed a flood of condemnation from top Republicans. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports.
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