An 18-year-old with a learner's permit was texting while driving when he veered into oncoming traffic and nearly caused a head-on crash Monday, according to Alaska State Troopers.

Miss Sarah Palin of Wasilla Alaska has gone under contract with Fox News as a commentator once again.

Greg Hobson of Anchorage, who last year bagged the coveted bracelet awarded to each event winner -- he also collected $256,691 for winning an event -- has cashed twice in this year's event at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for a total of $18,925.