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‘Nazi Creek’ in Alaska Gets a New Name After More Than 70 Years
German soldiers never set foot on the speck of land at the far end of the Aleutian Islands during World War II, but the name ...
‘Nazi’ Creek in this US state is getting a new name after 70 years — here’s why
A one-mile stream in Alaska dubbed “Nazi Creek” after it was reclaimed from the Axis Powers during World War II has finally been renamed after more than seven decades of debate.
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Map enthusiast helps change offensive creek name in Western Aleutians
The name “Nazi Creek” will no longer be used for federal databases or maps. On Thursday, the Domestic Names Committee for the ...
7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Prompts a Tsunami Alert on the Alaska Coast
A tsunami warning that was then downgraded to an advisory was triggered by a 7.3-magnitude quake in the Gulf of Alaska on Wednesday, according to data from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System, which is ...
Which cities are experiencing poor air quality from wildfires? See maps
Multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces are experiencing poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Here's where.
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Alaska’s ‘Nazi Creek’ is no more, as federal geographic names board approves traditional alternative
Its new name is Kaxchim Chiĝanaa, meaning either “gizzard creek” or “creek or river belonging to gizzard island” in Unangam ...
Want perfect weather year-round? This U.S. map shows where to find it.
Yahoo News used data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to calculate the number of days in each county ...
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Alaska’s 'Nazi Creek' renamed, now honors indigenous language
A little-known creek in the Aleutian Islands in Alaska had been officially named “Nazi Creek” for 80 years — until this week.
Biggest wave in history: more than 1,700 feet and a devastating megatsunami in Alaska caused by an earthquake
Nearly 70 years ago, the U.S. state of Alaska was hit by a gigantic wave that holds the status of the largest ever recorded.
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Putting Gordyville USA on the map: How the horse arena has grown in 'Our Town Gifford' the past 25 years
If you are involved in the horse industry, there's a good chance you've heard of "Gordyville USA." It's not a town, but ...
New map reveals the most financially distressed states in the US — see which was dubbed most ‘desperate’
The US has been plagued by economic uncertainty of late, but some regions were definitely hit harder than others. Personal finance company WalletHub recently unveiled a map showing the states with the ...