Lack Of Snow Pushes Alaska Sled Dog Race North

A shortage of snow has forced Alaska's Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race to move 300 miles north to Fairbanks. The ceremonial start through downtown Anchorage will take place this weekend, using snow stockpiled earlier this winter. (March 6)        

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