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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...
‘Nazi’ Creek in this US state is getting a new name after 70 years — here’s why
A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally been renamed after more than seven decades of debate.
Alaska tsunami: Huge warning issued after 7.3 magnitude earthquake off US coast
An earthquake hit 50-miles off the coast, with the destructive power 30 times more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb.
Tsunami advisory canceled after magnitude 7.3 earthquake recorded off Alaska coast
The giant earthquake was recorded at 12:37 p.m. local time, southeast of Sand Point, a community located on Popof Island in ...
Which cities are experiencing poor air quality from wildfires? See maps
Multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces are experiencing poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Here's where.
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Map enthusiast helps change offensive creek name in Western Aleutians
The name “Nazi Creek” will no longer be used for federal databases or maps. On Thursday, the Domestic Names Committee for the ...
New map reveals the most financially distressed states in the US — see which was dubbed most ‘desperate’
The US has been plagued by economic uncertainty of late, but some regions were definitely hit harder than others. Personal ...
7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Prompts a Tsunami Alert on the Alaska Coast
A tsunami warning that was then downgraded to an advisory was triggered by a 7.3-magnitude quake in the Gulf of Alaska on Wednesday, according to data from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which is ...
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Alaska’s Nazi Creek renamed after 80 years, following advocacy by son of WWII veteran
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.
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Yahoo News used data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to calculate the number of days in each county ...
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Putting Gordyville USA on the map: How the horse arena has grown in 'Our Town Gifford' the past 25 years
If you are involved in the horse industry, there's a good chance you've heard of "Gordyville USA." It's not a town, but ...
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Alaska’s 'Nazi Creek' renamed, now honors indigenous language
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.