RACHEL D'ORO

Associated Press Writer
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Militia movement resurfaces across nation

Norm Olson's genial tone belies his reputation as a radical militiaman, yet here he is, at 63, an affable grandfather explaining why Americans should arm themselves against their government.

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Postal Service to resume North Pole Santa letters

Wide-eyed children around the world will be hearing from Santa's "elves" at the North Pole after all.

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Alaskans eager for Sarah Palin book release

Fans in Sarah Palin's home state turned out as early as possible Tuesday to snap up copies of her highly anticipated memoir.

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Alaska island village hit by suspected swine flu

Suspected swine flu is sweeping a traditional Eskimo whaling village on a remote Alaska island — prompting an urgent medical mission to deliver help.

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SarahPAC says problems with contributions resolved

Papers filed with the Federal Elections Commission show former Gov. Sarah Palin's political action committee has resolved problems with excessive contributions to Republicans.

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Palin paid $1.25M for book by time she left office

Former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin reported Tuesday that she has received at least $1.25 million for her hugely anticipated upcoming memoir "Going Rogue."

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Pilot who survived crash treated for burns

From photographs of the wreckage, Richard Moore figured the odds were extremely poor that anyone survived the fiery plane crash in Alaska's Denali National Park. Remains were spotted in the burned tangle of metal.

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Father of Palin's grandson to pose for Playgirl

Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday.

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Free land offer mostly fails in small Alaska town

Reality trumped the dream for most winners of a land giveaway in Alaska's rugged interior.

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Todd Palin resigns from oil job on North Slope

The husband of former GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has quit his oil field job on the North Slope. Todd Palin's resignation as a production operator for oil giant BP PLC comes almost two months after his wife stepped down as Alaska governor and shortly before the release of her highly anticipated memoir in a deal rumored to be worth millions.

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Annual dividend for Alaskans will be $1,305

Evans Thomas Jr. and his neighbors know exactly how they're spending their dividend checks of $1,305 for being Alaskans — not on new toys or vacations, but on warming their homes come winter in a village situated just below the Arctic Circle.

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Palin resignation costs Alaska at least $40,000

Early estimates put the cost of Sarah Palin's midterm resignation as Alaska governor at a minimum of $40,000, not including a special legislative session partly linked to her departure.

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Judge rules in Palin e-mail case

A judge ruled Wednesday that the Alaska governor's office can use private e-mail accounts to conduct state business, as former Gov. Sarah Palin sometimes did.

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Alaska AG proposes sweeping changes to ethics law

Alaska's attorney general is recommending sweeping changes to state ethics law and the process of dealing with complaints against public officials, following multiple complaints against former Gov. Sarah Palin that she cited as a reason for leaving office.

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Cruise line calls missing Alaska passenger suicide

Alaska authorities conducted interviews and reviewed security camera footage Tuesday aboard a cruise ship after the body of a passenger turned up in the icy waters off an island near the capital.

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Citizen Palin begins private life quietly

Fans to Sarah Palin: Please, post a tidbit on Facebook. A little chirp on Twitter would be nice.

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Palin's mid-term resignation comes with costs

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she is quitting Sunday to save the state the cost of investigating what she says are frivolous ethics complaints against her, but even her mid-term resignation comes with a price tag for taxpayers.

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Judgment sought against Palin in 'Juneteenth' suit

Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against Gov. Sarah Palin asked a judge Friday to declare that she broke state law two years ago when she failed to issue a proclamation for a celebration commemorating the freeing of U.S. slaves.

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Anchorage officer accused of rape while on duty

A decorated Anchorage police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting multiple women while he was on duty.

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Palin offers comments over Twitter, Facebook

Sarah Palin is communicating through social networking sites after her surprise announcement last week that she will resign as Alaska governor.

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Palin's replacement her polar opposite

In temperament, Sean Parnell is the polar opposite of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.

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Palin takes to Web for hints of political future

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin didn't wait long to give some hint of what her political life might look like after she leaves office at the end of the month.

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Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

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Palin resigning as Alaska governor

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down — throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.

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Palin reimburses Alaska $8K for 9 family trips

Gov. Sarah Palin has paid more than $8,100 to reimburse Alaska for the costs associated with nine trips taken with her children.

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