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On Friday most of Alaska's former governors joined Governor Sarah Palin to celebrate the state's upcoming 50th anniversary.   Full Story

The 25 emaciated Valley dogs who were near death just days ago are doing better already.

Employees of Mat-Su Animal Care and Regulation say the dogs still need "lots of medical attention" and are being fed small portions frequently. They're not in adoptable condition yet, and won't be until the case against their owner is resolved.   Full Story

The government of Myanmar is refusing help from the international community, but the Salvation Army says it has well-established inroads to get aid to those who need it most.   Full Story

CBS 11 News told you about it first; and it is now official:

Senators Bill Wielechowski and Hollis French have called for a closer look into the state's troubled prison system.   Full Story

Governor Sarah Palin denies there is controversy involved after two of her top handpicked cabinet members quit in just one week.

The governor tells CBS 11 News the administration has preached and lived their open and transparent government theme. But she thinks that theme needs to be communicated better. That's why Governor Palin says it was mutually agreed that different people should lead her staff and the Department of Health and Social Services.   Full Story

The U.S. Army says it will immediately repair barracks at Tripler Army Medical Center and seven other facilities in the wake of inspection at bases worldwide.   Full Story

The Associated Press has learned that the Pentagon is recommending changes in the handling of troops' remains. The change comes after it was revealed that crematoriums contracted by the military are used for both human and animal cremations.   Full Story

Bond has been posted for the leader of an apocalyptic sect in northeastern New Mexico and he is expected to be released from jail shortly.

The clerk of the magistrate court in Clayton says a $55,000 bond has been posted for Wayne Bent and he'll likely leave jail Friday afternoon.   Full Story

Angie Collins is a little sore but feeling very good an operation she had this week. The 1986 graduate of Elwood Community High School in Indiana is a mother of three, but she has spent much of the week in the hospital after donating a kidney to her high school English teacher.   Full Story

Authorities say DMX has been arrested on drug and animal-cruelty charges in Phoenix following an overnight raid on the rapper's house.   Full Story