Russell Lewis

Alabama Airport Is Latest To Spruce Up

Russell Lewis — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:28:00 +0000

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STEVE INSKEEP, HOST:

Now let's come back to the United States for this next story, because over the past few years, more than a dozen American airports - big and small - have renovated or added new terminals.

In Alaska's Iditarod Sled Race, Vets Are A Dog's Best Friend

Russell Lewis — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 11:05:00 +0000

In Anchorage, Alaska, on Saturday, the "Last Great Race on Earth" begins.

Sixty-seven sled dog teams will start the 998-mile Iditarod race across the barren, frigid and unforgiving land. In this year's competition, there are a handful of first-time racers — but those aren't the only rookies.

One is veterinarian Greg Reppas, whose job is to ensure the dogs are healthy throughout the race.

Days before the race, Reppas squats in a snowdrift in Wasilla and checks out Leo, one of the 16 dogs on this team that will start the Iditarod.

A Father Humbled By The Too-Short Life Of His Daughter

Russell Lewis — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 13:11:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4rwdriJpkc