Municipality and largest city of Alaska, population hub
European leaders express urgency to include Europe in what could decide Ukraine’s security framework. EU officials debate single envoy versus a team as Washington, Kyiv and Moscow pursue trilateral talks. Leaders warn US-dominated processes risk sidelining Europe, while Brussels seeks a unified stance.
Global stocks have rallied this month after officials reported progress in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a string of strong corporate earnings has bolstered investor sentiment. Treasuries and oil prices have fallen as traders pare back expectations for near-term Fed hikes; strategists warn valuations and one-off earnings boosts limit further upside.
A civilian-contracted Cessna 441 has crashed near Cape Newenham LRRS Airport west of Anchorage. Investigators have confirmed two pilots and six passengers were on board and rescuers have found no survivors. The aircraft had departed Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and was bound for the remote radar site; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.
Alaska’s primary has reshaped the general elections, with Dan J. Sullivan secured a spot in the Senate race amid questions about ballot naming and party alignment. Mary Peltola and Dan S. Sullivan are leading the Senate race, while Nick Begich and Bill Hill vie for other key contests. The primary results hinge on ranked-choice counting and post-election counting.
A teenage survivor has been pulled from a capsized fishing skiff off St. Lawrence Island after days at sea. He has survived with no food or water, while his brother and cousin did not. Rescue crews and a nearby vessel provided warmth and care as authorities investigate the capsize.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and an aide have been referred for investigation over testimony alleging pressure on staff in a 2009 murder case. A federal judge ordered removal from the Johnson case and flagged potential misconduct by Krasner and Stiegler. Alaska prosecutors say voter-misconduct charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Alaska Division of Elections has blamed a mail-delivery delay for ballots not arriving in seven communities, including Kotzebue, Igiugig and Naknek. Absentee in-person ballots are rerouted to Anchorage to improve processing, while officials work with the U.S. Postal Service to address timing concerns ahead of Election Day.
Leaders are invited to a December G20 summit in Miami, with Putin potentially attending. Rubio says the invitation aims to foster dialogue, while Moscow signals consideration. Reactions from Europe warn of risks to peacemaking amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.
The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to bar Alaska from certifying its U.S. Senate result if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses by fewer votes than another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan. President Donald Trump has said he ordered the action. Democrats, voting-rights groups and some Republicans have moved to intervene and ask the court to dismiss or fast-track the case before Nov. 3, 2026.
Mary Peltola has sustained minor injuries after a vehicle collision while traveling to the Alaska Federation of Natives banquet. Campaign says she is in good spirits and will reschedule events as medical professionals advise. The Alaska race remains a toss-up as candidates pursue support ahead of the November election.
The Alaska Senate race is a high-stakes contest with two Sullivans on the ballot and allegations that Democratic operatives recruited a spoiler candidate to tilt the race. The DOJ has filed suit to block certification if voter confusion is proven, while Alaska officials and candidates push to dismiss the case ahead of Election Day.
The Alaska Senate race has intensified as investigations and court rulings unfold after reports that a second Dan Sullivan was recruited to siphon votes from incumbent Republican Dan J. Sullivan to aid Democrat Mary Peltola. The Biden-era procedural battle around ranked-choice voting adds complexity, with new questions about ballot integrity and campaign involvement.
Democrat Scott Colom has moved ahead in Mississippi’s Senate race and will be the state’s first Black senator in over a century, as vote counts continue with mail-in and provisional ballots. Alaska’s race remains unsettled as results are tallied, while Democrats hold a growing majority in the House.
Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins has defeated three Republican opponents, including a Trump-backed candidate, securing Alaska’s governorship. The win adds to a wave of Democratic gains, with several states flipping to Democratic control and Republicans losing ground in key races. Kreiss-Tomkins vows cross‑partisan governance and a cabinet spanning parties.