News 2008-06-27 Andanh.com

Minnesota takes Chalmers, trades him to Miami Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:10:01 ADT
For former Bartlett High star Mario Chalmers, Thursday night at the NBA Draft in New York proved unsettling at best. First he slipped and slipped and slipped down the draft board to the fourth pick of the second round, where he was taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota traded Chalmers for cash and two second round picks, according to an announcement from the draft podium by NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer Adam Silver.

Coast Guard rescues 2 men Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:42:11 ADT
Two men were rescued from a beach in Porcupine Cove near Resurrection Bay early this morning after being stranded for a day.

Alaska might see Obama in person Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:16:07 ADT
Democrat Barack Obama could be coming to Alaska to campaign as part of his effort to win a state that hasn't chosen a Democrat for president since 1964.

Today's oil, gas, gold, zinc prices Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:24:26 ADT
The price of North Slope oil sold on West Coast open markets closed Thursday at $138.89 a barrel, up $5.61 for the day.

Avalanche hire Boitz as coach Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:42:54 ADT
WASILLA - The Alaska Avalanche finally have a new head coach. Dave Boitz, coach the past two years with the North Iowa Outlaws, accepted the position with the Avalanche this week, the team announced Thursday.

High court affirms gun rights in historic decision Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:15:40 ADT
Silent on central questions of gun control for two centuries, the Supreme Court found its voice Thursday in a decision affirming the right to have guns for self-defense in the home and addressing a constitutional riddle almost as old as the republic over what it means to say the people may keep and bear arms.

Eagles, keys, sharks and good karma Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:55:54 ADT
HAINES -- I was talking with my neighbor Betty, who asked if I'd be going up Mount Ripinsky anytime soon and would bring her brother's car keys to the summit, when I remembered the burial service for Sally.

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