Iditarod Shortens Ceremonial Start Because of Lack of Snow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A lack of snow in Alaska's largest city has led the world's most famous sled dog race to shorten its ceremonial start this weekend.
The Iditarod Trail Committee said in a news release Wednesday that the route will be reduced to 3 miles from its normal 11 miles on Anchorage streets and trails...