Alaska

McCain's Palin Dilemma—Should She Stay or Should She Go?

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 2, 2008

While liberals are wondering if she'll last on the ticket, McCain is in no position to dump her. more >>

The Ted Stevens Indictment Is an Earthquake in Alaska Politics

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - July 30, 2008

It seems unlikely that Stevens will return to Congress next year, even if he wins the primary. more >>

Arctic Drilling Wouldn't Cool High Oil Prices

By Marianne Lavelle - Nation & World - May 23, 2008

Energy analysts say it would take 10 years for production to begin, and its impact could be very modest more >>

Attacking Climate Change in Court

By Emma Schwartz - Nation & World - March 13, 2008

A spate of legal cases try to hold corporations and governments liable global warming more >>

Exxon: We Have Paid for Valdez

By Marianne Lavelle - Nation & World - February 28, 2008

In the Supreme Court, the oil giant argues against punitive damages for the Alaskan oil spill. more >>

What to Look For in the Returns

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - February 5, 2008

Here's an hour-by-hour forecast for the results on megaprimary night. more >>

Oil Revenues Help Other States

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - February 1, 2008

Minerals help Wyoming, New Mexico, Alaska. more >>

Morning Buzz: Dec. 19, 2007

News Desk - December 19, 2007

The House will vote today on a spending bill that includes provisions for $70 billion in aid to support the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. After months of wrangling between Democrats and the president, the bill is now expected to pass, dealing a year-ending blow to antiwar Democrats. more >>

Big Trouble for a Senate Icon

By Danielle Knight - Nation & World - September 29, 2007

Few dared question Alaska's irascible Ted Stevens--until now more >>

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Ted Stevens

By Allegra Hartley - Nation & World - September 26, 2007

Compiled by the U.S. News library staff more >>