Russian volcano eruption causes flight cancellations in Alaska

Alaska Airlines canceled more than two dozen flights in Alaska due to an ash cloud from Russia's Shiveluch Volcano. The ash cloud drifted over Alaska air space in the last few days, but no ashfall is expected on Alaska communities. The airline encouraged travelers to check the status of their flights online, and depending on the ash cloud's location, movement, and timing, additional flights might be canceled. Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka Peninsula's most active volcanoes, started erupting early Tuesday, spewing ash more than 300 miles northwest.