The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for survivors after a charter boat sank off the coast of Alaska on Sunday, leaving one person dead and four others missing. Search crews found one person dead Sunday night before locating the boat, which was partially submerged off Low Island. The Coast Guard is now investigating the cause of the incident and asking anyone with information to contact them.
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The U.S. Army has announced a mandatory aviation stand-down in response to two fatal helicopter crashes in the last month, which killed three soldiers in Alaska and seven in Kentucky. The stand-down will require all Army aviators, except those participating in critical missions, to complete the required training in order to ensure the safety of aviators and prevent future accidents. The Army is conducting an investigation into both crashes to determine the cause.
The U.S. Army has announced a suspension of non-critical aviation flight units for training following two fatal helicopter crashes in the past month. Lt. Col. Terence Kelley, an Army spokesperson, said the suspension of air operations was effective immediately, with units grounded until they complete the training. The Army said in a news release that the safety of their aviators is their top priority, and the stand down is an important step to make certain they are doing everything possible to prevent further accidents. It is unclear when the stand down will be lifted.
On Thursday, two U.S. Army helicopters crashed while returning from a training flight in central Alaska, resulting in the death of three soldiers and the injury of a fourth. The names of those killed are being withheld until 24 hours after relatives can be notified, and the cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska while returning from a training flight, with each carrying two people. First responders were on scene at the crash site near Healy, and the incident is under investigation. The crash is the second involving military helicopters in the state this year.
Senators Angus King and Lisa Murkowski have introduced the Supreme Court Code of Conduct Act, which would require the Supreme Court to implement a code of conduct and designate an official to review potential conflicts of interest. Chief Justice John Roberts has declined an invitation to testify at a committee hearing on the Supreme Court's ethics rules, but the justices have released a statement stressing their commitment to ethics principles. The bill is an important step in ensuring that the Supreme Court is held to the highest ethical standards.
Experts believe the spiral was caused by a rocket launch, and photographer Christopher Hayden was able to capture the moment on camera. The sight was a "once in a lifetime experience" for Hayden, and the photo has since gone viral, with many people marveling at the beauty of the phenomenon.
Mandy Iworrigan's 1-year-old Australian shepherd, Nanuq, embarked on a 150-mile journey across the frozen Bering Sea ice and was eventually returned to his home safe and sound. After being separated from his family in Gambell, Alaska, Nanuq's disappearance was noticed by people in Wales, 150 miles away. After a month of searching, Iworrigan was overjoyed to learn that Nanuq had been found.