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Alaska (IPA: [əˈlæskə]) is a state of the United States of America. Alaska is located in the extreme northwest portion of North America. It is by far the largest U.S. state in area, but one of the least populated. It is also one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse states.

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Anchorage rookie musher Emil Churchin prepares to leave Takontna, Alaska on Friday, March 12, 2010 during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Anchorage
Sen Albert Kookesh, D-Angoon, in shown in Juneau, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2010. The Alaska Legislature's in-house ethics body on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, said Kookesh violated two ethics codes with comments the Angoon Democrat made at a Jan. 7 meeting of the Craig City Council. The ethics committee found Kookesh inappropriately implied he would trade his influence on state-funded Craig projects for a favorable vote from city council that would benefit Sealaska Corp. in a land deal. Juneau
Puerto Rico's players celebrates at the end of a Caribbean baseball game against Mexico in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. Puerto Rico won 5-3. Caribbean
San Diego State's Kelvin Davis (40) and D.J. Gay (23) leave the court with teammates after losing to Tennessee 62-59 in an NCAA first-round college basketball game in Providence, R.I., Thursday, March 18, 2010. San Diego
In this photo released by China's Xinhua news agency, fireworks explode over the People's Square in Giuyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province early Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, the New Year's Day on China's lunar calendar. China
NEW YORK - MARCH 18: Vogue North America Senior Market Editor, Meredith Melling Burke attends the opening of the Jason Wu Design Studio on March 18, 2010 in New York City. North America
MIAMI BEACH, FL - MARCH 19: Kim Kardashian is seen on March 19, 2010 in Miami Beach, Florida. Miami Beach
LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 18: Dexter Bean, driver of the #51 Juvenile Diabetes Dodge, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 18, 2009 in Loudon, New Hampshire. Diabetes
This undated photo provided by the U.S. Geological Survey shows polar bear by a whale bone pile in Alaska. Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell says he has the best interest of polar bears at heart, but he doesn't intend to let the federal government's expanded protection for bears get in the way of the state's continued prosperity. Like his predecessor, Sarah Palin, the governor is suing the federal government to overturn the listing of the iconic symbol of the Arctic as a threatened species, a move made last year that he believes could threaten Alaska's lifeblood: petroleum development. Sean Parnell
To go with focus story India-China-Asia-technology-women-rights by Ben Sheppard A lone Indian woman (3rd L) waits for a bus at a bus-stop with other male travellers in New Delhi on March 17, 2010. While having a scan, a pregnant woman in India is not allowed to learn the gender of her unborn child. But her bill might be presented in a file coloured blue or pink -- and the meaning is clear. The method of skirting around the law is one of many reasons why 85 million women are described as 'missing' from India and China due to the abortion of female foetuses, female infanticide and death through neglect. Asia
INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 19: Robin Soderling of Sweden celebrates match point against Andy Murray of Great Britain during the BNP Paribas Open on March 19, 2010 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. California
Arizona Diamondbacks' Chris Snyder, left, and Seattle Mariners' pitcher Cliff Lee confront each other during the third inning of a spring baseball game at Tucson Electric Park on Monday, March 15, 2010 in Tucson, Ariz. Lee was ejected for throwing at Snyder. Seattle
This undated photo provided by the Michigan Department of Corrections shows Richard A. Short. Michigan Department of Corrections spokesman Russ Marlan confirmed that RASCO CEO Richard A. Short was arrested Wednesday, March 17, 2010. Department of Corrections
This rendering from Norwegian Cruise Line shows what a studio stateroom will look like on Norwegian Epic, a new ship scheduled to launch in June. These rooms are designed specifically for solo travelers, and Norwegian will not charge a single supplement for those traveling alone. Norwegian Cruise Line
WHISTLER, BC - MARCH 19: Lauren Woolstencroft of Canada competes in the Women's Standing Super-G during Day 8 of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Paralympics at Whistler Creekside on March 19, 2010 in Whistler, Canada. Canada
In this photo released by Holland America Line, small boats transit by Holland America Line's ms Eurodam Wednesday, July 2, 2008, on the Nieuwe Maas River in Rotterdam, Netherlands, just prior to the new cruise liner disembarking for a short prelude cruise to Copenhagen, Denmark. The 2,104-passenger Eurodam is Seattle-based Holland America's 14th vessel. It is depart on its maiden European voyage July 5 and is to arrive in New York in late August for New England/Canada cruises followed by voyages to the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Holland America Line
A driver surveys the damage to a Conoco gas station after Hurricane Gustav stormed through Houma, La., on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. ConocoPhillips

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Jeff King gets a lick on the face from his dog Shannon after claiming third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Jeff King gets a lick on the face from his dog Shannon after claiming third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Musher Jeff King drives his team up Front Street into the finish chute to claim third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Musher Jeff King drives his team up Front Street into the finish chute to claim third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

Anchorage Daily News 

Lance Mackey gets a kiss from his wife Tonya after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey gets a kiss from his wife Tonya after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey talks with the media and fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey talks with the media and fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey holds two of his dogs, Rev and Maple, who wear rose garlands, after Mackey won his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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Lance Mackey holds two of his dogs, Rev and Maple, who wear rose garlands, after Mackey won his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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Lance Mackey greets his lead dogs Rev and Maple after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey greets his lead dogs Rev and Maple after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey celebrates after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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Lance Mackey celebrates after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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Lance Mackey greets fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey greets fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey drives his dog team down Front Street in Nome, Alaska, on his way to winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey drives his dog team down Front Street in Nome, Alaska, on his way to winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Ray Redington Jr.'s dogs rub their heads in the snow as they arrive at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Ray Redington Jr.'s dogs rub their heads in the snow as they arrive at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle works in the 20 mile per hour wind with a temperature of 22 below zero at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle works in the 20 mile per hour wind with a temperature of 22 below zero at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Sled dogs hunker down behind straw bales to get out of the wind at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Sled dogs hunker down behind straw bales to get out of the wind at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle drives toward the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle drives toward the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle drives toward the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Aliy Zirkle drives toward the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Dallas Seavey arrives at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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Dallas Seavey arrives at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint on Sunday March 14, 2010 during the 2010 Iditarod Sled Dog Race.

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John Baker arrives at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint with frosted dogs on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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John Baker arrives at the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint with frosted dogs on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Jeff King leaves the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in second place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Jeff King leaves the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in second place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, in the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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One of Lance Mackey's dogs tries to remove a booty while Mackey put booties on other dogs, as he prepared to leave the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in first place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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One of Lance Mackey's dogs tries to remove a booty while Mackey put booties on other dogs, as he prepared to leave the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in first place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Anchorage Daily News 

Lance Mackey prepares to leave the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in first place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

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Lance Mackey prepares to leave the Unalakleet, Alaska, checkpoint in first place on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

Anchorage Daily News 

Jeff King works on his team as Lance Mackey walks in from the checkpoint as they prepare to leave Unalakleet, Alaska, on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Mackey left first.

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Jeff King works on his team as Lance Mackey walks in from the checkpoint as they prepare to leave Unalakleet, Alaska, on Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Mackey left first.

Anchorage Daily News 

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Jeff King gets a lick on the face from his dog Shannon after claiming third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Jeff King gets a lick on the face from his dog Shannon after claiming third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

Anchorage Daily News 

Musher Jeff King drives his team up Front Street into the finish chute to claim third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Musher Jeff King drives his team up Front Street into the finish chute to claim third place in the 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

Anchorage Daily News 

Lance Mackey gets a kiss from his wife Tonya after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey gets a kiss from his wife Tonya after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

Anchorage Daily News 

Lance Mackey talks with the media and fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

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Lance Mackey talks with the media and fans after winning his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, in Nome, Alaska, Tuesday afternoon, March 16, 2010.

Anchorage Daily News 

Lance Mackey holds two of his dogs, Rev and Maple, who wear rose garlands, after Mackey won his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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Lance Mackey holds two of his dogs, Rev and Maple, who wear rose garlands, after Mackey won his fourth consecutive Iditarod Trail Sled Dog race, Tuesday, March 16, 2010, in Nome, Alaska.

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