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Complementary Ziggy happy to carry the trey
Hofstra senior swingman Zygis Sestokas measures his basketball career in minutes. He's averaged 14.1 in 88 games, but merely categorizing him as a part-time or reserve player would be imprecise. His contributions deserve a more formidable designation. So...Tags: Iowa, Colleges and Universities, Alaska, Manhattan (New York City)
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Best from BWI: Snowy places
Dreaming of a white Christmas? There are no guarantees, but here are a few U.S. destinations where snow is a distinct possibility. Burlington, Vt. - $176 Continental Fargo, N.D. - $376 Continental Anchorage, Alaska - $665 Northwest Restricted...Tags: Alaska
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Tours & cruises: Cruise through Alaskan frontier
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Cruise through the frontier
Explore America's last great frontier with Vacations to Go's Alaska cruise. The 14-day voyage hugs the coast, then goes inland.
Itinerary: Vancouver, Canada, to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard...Tags: Trips and Vacations, Rivers, Christmas, Juneau, Alaska
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Northern Illinois 71, Alaska-Anchorage 68
The Associated PressReserve Sean Smith hit four 3-pointers in a decisive four minute span late in the second half to give Northern Illinois enough of a cushion to hold off host Alaska-Anchorage 71-68 on Friday in the consolation bracket of the Great Alaska Shootout. Smith...Tags: Alaska
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HU makes Alaska final
Michael Freeman scored 17 points and Christopher Tolson added 16 to lead Hampton University to a 77-71 overtime win over Portland State in the semifinals of the Great Alaska Shootout in Anchorage, Alaska. The Pirates (3-2) face San Diego State at 11:59...Tags: New Mexico, College of William and Mary, Lake Buena Vista, Anaheim, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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As millions give thanks for what they have, food banks nationwide say many more seek help
Associated Press WriterCHICAGO (AP) _ The line for a Thanksgiving meal was long when the Chicago Christian Industrial League shelter opened Thursday morning, and volunteers served more than 200 people in the first 40 minutes — record demand for the shelter. Among the...Tags: Anaheim, Christmas, Charity, Juneau, Alaska
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HU wins opener at Great Alaska Shootout
Daily PressThe Hampton Pirates got their longest trip in recent memory off to good start, defeating the host Alaska Anchorage Seawolves 69-61 late Wednesday night in the first round of the Great Alaska Shootout. Jordan Brooks and Michael Freeman scored 11 points...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Crimes, Alaska, Hampton Pirates, Piracy
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Alaska Sen. Stevens' defeat marks end of an era
Sen. Ted Stevens' election defeat marks the end of an era in which he held a commanding place in Alaska politics while wielding power on some of the most influential committees in Congress. It also moves Senate Democrats within two seats of a filibuster-...Tags: Upper House, Regional Elections, History, Parliament, Sarah Palin
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LOVE STORY: 'Little sister' won his heart
Nina Pesce of Wantagh recalls the day she met her husband, Sam, and how an improbable romance ensued. I met Sam in 1963 while he was home on leave awaiting transfer to the Naval Air Station in Kodiak, Alaska, where he was an aerographer's mate...Tags: Alaska, Government, Virginia, Manhattan (New York City), National Government
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Stevens loses bid for another term in Senate
Associated PressSen. Ted Stevens, the longest-serving Republican in Senate history, narrowly lost his re-election bid yesterday, in the downfall of a Washington political power and Alaska icon who could not survive a conviction on federal corruption charges. His loss...Tags: Upper House, History, Parliament, Ted Stevens, Alaska
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Stevens concedes, thanks his supporters
ANCHORAGE, Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens conceded the election for U.S. Senate to Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich yesterday, bringing to an end his 40 years as the dominant force in Alaska politics and the longest-serving Republican in Senate history. Stevens'...Tags: Local Elections, Ted Stevens, Alaska
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Future meets past at Capitol
The Associated PressOutgoing and incoming Washington crossed paths on Capitol Hill on Monday, as lawmakers-to-be trod the same pillared hallways as the members of Congress they defeated, the Senate convened without President-elect Barack Obama and a familiar face returned....Tags: Upper House, Barack Obama, Parliament, Joe Biden, Ted Stevens
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