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On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state's 6,640 miles (10,690 kilometers) of coastline and 586,000 square miles (1,518,000 square kilometers) of land. The south coast of Alaska even has the dubious distinction of being the cloudiest region of the United States, with some locations averaging more than 340 cloudy days per year. That was certainly not the case on June 17, 2013, the date that the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA's Terra satellite acquired this rare, nearly cloud-free view of the state. The absence of clouds exposed a striking tapestry of water, ice, land, forests, and even wildfires. Snow-covered mountains such as the Alaska Range and Chugach Mountains were visible in southern Alaska, while the arc of mountains that make up the Brooks Range dominated the northern part of the state. The Yukon River -- the longest in Alaska and the third longest in the United States -- wound its way through the green boreal forests that inhabit the interior of the state. Plumes of sediment and glacial dust poured into the Gulf of Alaska from the Copper River. And Iliamna Lake, the largest in Alaska, was ice free. The same ridge of high pressure that cleared Alaska's skies also brought stifling temperatures to many areas accustomed to chilly June days. Talkeetna, a town about 100 miles north of Anchorage, saw temperatures reach 96°F (36°C) on June 17. Other towns in southern Alaska set all-time record highs, including Cordova, Valez, and Seward. The high temperatures also helped fuel wildfires and hastened the breakup of sea ice in the Chukchi Sea.Image Credit: NASA/Jeff Schmaltz, LANCE MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFCCaption: Adam Voiland
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Nationals' Bryce Harper to make big league debut at Dodger Stadium

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Yesterday was a huge day for the top two prospects in baseball, as Bryce Harper and Mike Trout were called up and will make their major league debuts on Saturday. I like the call up of Trout by the Angels, as the team has

Washington Nationals Promote Prospect Bryce Harper.

The Washington Nationals are set to promote the first overall pick from the 2010 amateur draft, Bryce Harper.

The Washington Nationals are set to promote the first overall pick from the 2010 amateur draft, Bryce Harper.

By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Sports Writer FILE – In this March 18, 2012, file photo, Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper bats against the Detroit Tigers during a spring training baseball game in Viera, Fla. Harper will be recalled by the Nationals from

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