Most service members were rescued, but three remain unaccounted for after their aircraft “entered the water.”
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U.S. economy adds 209,000 jobs in July; unemployment dips to 4.3 percent
The number of estimated jobs last month topped the expectations of most economists. Average hourly wages rose by 9 cents.
Lawsuit alleges Fox News, Trump supporter concocted Seth Rich story
A lawsuit alleges the Fox News Channel worked with a wealthy Trump supporter to concoct a false report about the death of a Democratic National Committee staffer.
Test missile launches from Kodiak
The Alaska Aerospace Corporation just completed its second missile test of the summer as part of its partnership with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. People in the area at the time report having seen the launch overnight between Saturday and Sunday.
Trump says no ‘chaos’ as he swears in his new chief of staff
Following one of his worst weeks in office, the president hopes for a reset with a new chief of staff, his former Homeland Security secretary, John Kelly.
FDA proposes reducing nicotine in cigarettes
It would be the first time in the agency’s history that it has sought to regulate the amount of nicotine in cigarettes.
Silver Bay Seafoods Naknek target of state OSHA investigation
A state Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigator is looking into claims of workplace health and safety issues at the Silver Bay Seafoods processing plant in Naknek.
North Korea launches a new ballistic missile, Seoul and the Pentagon say
The South Korean Ministry of Defense noted the launch of “one unidentified missile,” which Japanese officials say flew for about 45 minutes before landing in water. The Pentagon confirmed the launch.
McCain votes no, dealing potential death blow to Republican health care efforts
After a week of high drama, another played out in the early hours of Friday with Sen. John McCain joining two moderate Republicans, two independents and every Democrat in voting against the bill.
After Trump targets Murkowski, Interior Secretary reportedly warns Alaska’s senators
Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke reportedly called Sen. Lisa Murkowski and her fellow Alaskan, Sen. Dan Sullivan, to say their state could run into trouble with the Trump administration.