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	Former mine worker pleads guilty to copper theft A former truck driver has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $50,000 in copper wire from the Pogo Mine. Full Story Alaska senators back delaying of digital switch Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich support President-elect Barack Obama's request to push back February's nationwide switch to digital television. Full Story Palin questions fairness of media coverage Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is taking aim at media coverage of her recent vice-presidential run. Full Story Pizzeria saves $115K in tips for Costa Rica trip Employees at an Idaho pizzeria have saved up more than $115,000 in tips during the past 13 years to pay for a weeklong tropical vacation. Full Story Palin says she's been exploited by Couric and Fey Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says CBS News anchor Katie Couric and comic actress Tina Fey have been "exploiting" her. Full Story Palin's legislative director resigns Gov. Sarah Palin's legislative liaison has resigned. Full Story Door malfunction causes closure of Whittier tunnel The Whittier tunnel has been closed after a door malfunction. Full Story Former state lawmaker loses round in court An appeals court has rejected a request from former state Rep. Bruce Weyhrauch. Full Story Fishermen's memorial looks for debt relief The organization that built the Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Memorial on the waterfront needs help paying down its debt to the city. Full Story Family pleads for return of cremated remains A North Pole family says someone stole the cremated remains of a family member during a break-in, and they are pleading for their safe return. Full Story Teenager to pay restitution A 16-year-old accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of electronics from Delta High School will pay restitution. Full Story Randall, Freeman claim wins in ski sprint races Local favorite Kikkan Randall claimed a first place in a women's sprint race Thursday to close out the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships in Anchorage. Full Story State says Palin aide travel costs logged as gifts from McCain campaign A state aide to Governor Palin on the campaign trail is disclosing as gifts more than $13,000 in airfare and lodging from the John McCain campaign. Full Story Otter trap claims Kodiak dog A Kodiak man's dog was killed after it got caught in a trap. Full Story Russian Orthodox faithful prepare for New Year's Russian Orthodox faithful are preparing to celebrate their New Year's. Full Story Poe 1st to announce candidacy for Alaska governor Democrat Bob Poe says he's NOT running against a particular candidate as he begins his campaign for governor, but he had some strong criticism today for the incumbent, Republican Sarah Palin. Full Story Alaska tourists decline less than 1 percent Alaska had just over 1.7 million visitors last year, a drop of less than 1 percent from 2007. Full Story

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