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Austin Quinn-Davidson is the first woman and openly gay mayor of Alaska’s largest city. She hopes to be an inspiration, too.
Austin Quinn-Davidson was sworn in Friday, replacing Ethan Berkowitz, who resigned after admitting to “unacceptable” relationship with TV anchorwoman.
Coronavirus updates: AstraZeneca vaccine trials resume in US; more than 71K daily cases in US, first time since July
AstraZeneca vaccine trials resume. Massachusetts closes ice rinks. Northern hemisphere at ‘critical juncture,’ WHO says. Latest COVID news.
‘He was really an easy pet’: Florida woman shares story of her family’s discovery of a rare two-headed snake
Kay Rogers told a local TV station the snake was “very uncoordinated,” with one head going one way and the other pulling in the opposite direction.
Firefighters brave ‘really tough’ conditions at Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado history
The fire began Aug. 13 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake. It was 55% contained as of Wednesday night.
Vanessa Guillén, Fort Hood soldier who went missing in April, died ‘in the line of duty,’ Army says
Guillén’s family will receive Army benefits, such as allowances, compensation for expenses, life insurance and a funeral with full military honors.
‘Maki is home safely!’: Missing ring-tailed lemur found on church playground, returned to San Francisco Zoo
The 21-year-old ring-tailed lemur reported stolen from the San Francisco Zoo was safely recovered on Thursday night and returned to his home habitat.
Prosecutors: Denver security guard to be charged with 2nd-degree murder in shooting of demonstrator at rally
Denver’s District Attorney Beth McCann will file charges against Matthew Dolloff on Monday.
Maki is missing: Police search for ‘highly endangered’ ring-tailed lemur stolen from San Francisco Zoo
Maki is housed in the San Francisco Zoo’s lemur habitat, the largest such outdoor space in the U.S., according to zoo officials.
‘The cougar guy’: Utah hiker encounters a cougar who followed him for nearly six minutes
Kyle Burgess of Orem, Utah, stopped to record cubs he saw during his evening run. He was soon being followed by a mother cougar for nearly six minutes.