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A Cessna 441 charter plane crashed near a remote radar station in western Alaska on January 4, killing all eight people on board, according to U.S. military officials. The aircraft was operated by Security Aviation and went down west of Cape Newenham LRRS airport around 8:15 p.m. GMT.
Alaska and Wyoming, two Republican strongholds, hold primaries on August 18 with several key races that could impact U.S. Congress control. In Alaska, a notable Senate race pits incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan against Democrat Mary Peltola, while Wyoming sees a crowded field to replace retiring Senator Cynthia Lummis.
Mark Zuckerberg's yacht, Launchpad, failed to respond to a U.S. Coast Guard distress call when a small boat ran out of fuel off Alaska's coast, sparking online criticism. A spokesperson said the crew didn't hear the request and that Zuckerberg wasn't aboard.
An Alaska judge has ruled that both incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and a challenger sharing the same name can appear on the midterm primary ballot, overturning a previous decision by election officials. Republicans claim the situation may confuse voters, while the challenger denies allegations of being recruited by Democrats.
