Toyota retakes global auto sales crown from GM 


Toyota has once again dethroned General Motors as the world's top-selling automaker.

TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer

Obama demands quick action to raise debt limit

President Barack Obama demanded on Monday that lawmakers raise the nation's $16.4 trillion federal debt limit quickly, warning that "Social Security benefits and veterans' checks will be delayed" if they don't and cautioning Republicans not to insist on concessions in exchange.

JULIE PACE, AP White House Correspondent

Alaska Air provides first class treatment from Fairbanks for furry friend with a following

COURTESY OF ALASKA AIRLINES

Juneau officials say earthquake damage suspected

Juneau officials say the powerful earthquake that struck southeast Alaska late Friday night was possibly to blame for damage to a sewer line and two water valves.

KINY

Fewer business travelers to hit the road in 2013

Fewer business travelers are likely to hit the road this year as the travel industry is challenged by corporate America's persistent economic fears. Business travelers are expected to take 431.8 million trips in 2013, the Global Business Travel Association said Tuesday.

SCOTT MAYEROWITZ, AP Business Writer

Another aftershock of Alaska earthquake occurs

Seismologists are reporting another aftershock of a powerful Alaska earthquake that prompted a tsunami warning for Alaska and Canada coastlines.

Associated Press

GM recalls nearly 69,000 vehicles worldwide

General Motors is recalling nearly 69,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and vans worldwide because they can roll away unexpectedly.

The Associated Press

Born from community effort, Hilltop celebrates 30 years

Mountains and skiing go together like kids and snow.

ELWOOD BREHMER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE

Inaugural sled dog race begins

Four-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey was among 23 competitors heading to Eagle Thursday in a new sled dog race that pays tribute to an Eagle Village tribal chief who died earlier this year.

Turnagain Pass power lines to get upgrade

Extreme snowfall, avalanches and icing wiped out power lines across Turnagain Pass on the Kenai Peninsula again this winter, and a project is underway to replace them.