Posts Tagged ‘mount’

3 Climbers Die on Mount Everest, 2 Still Missing

Monday, May 21st, 2012

A Nepalese mountaineering official says three climbers returning from the summit of Mount Everest have died and two more are missing.

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3 Climbers Die on Mount Everest, 2 Still Missing

VIDEO: Adrenaline sports on dangerous volcano

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

A team of speed flyers have become the world’s first to successfully descend Italy’s Mount Etna.

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Tourists missing in Nepal floods

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

At least five people have died in Nepal and three Russian tourists are missing after a river near Mount Annapurna bursts its banks, police say.

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Tourists missing in Nepal floods

Call for US return of native land

Saturday, May 5th, 2012

A UN special rapporteur says he will recommend the US restore tribal lands, including the Black Hills of South Dakota, site of Mount Rushmore.

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In Vermont, Bronx Players Help Team, but Stir Outcry

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Some are livid about the boys’ presence on the Mount St. Joseph Academy team, saying it deprives local players of court time and is an underhanded tactic to improve the team.

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In Vermont, Bronx Players Help Team, but Stir Outcry

Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Few in the Republican field of presidential candidates would be carved into a Mount Rushmore of (intentionally) funny politicians.

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Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Few in the Republican field of presidential candidates would be carved into a Mount Rushmore of (intentionally) funny politicians.

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Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Newt Gingrich launches furious attacks against Mitt Romney in Florida speech

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Newt Gingrich stirred a huge tea party crowd in this central Florida town Thursday by accusing Mitt Romney and the Republican establishment of slinging “mud” and “junk” because “they’re against change in Washington.” Read full article > >

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Snowshoer Burned Money for Warmth

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Survived two nights on snowy Mount Rainier.

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Snowshoer Burned Money for Warmth

Missing Snowshoer Found Alive

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Disappeared Saturday on Mount Rainier.

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Missing Snowshoer Found Alive

Mount Rainier Reopens After Fatal Ranger Shooting

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Nearly a week after an Iraq War veteran shot dead a park ranger on New Year’s Day, Mount Rainier National Park has reopened to the public.

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Mount Rainier Reopens After Fatal Ranger Shooting

Rainier park closed after ranger’s death

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Washington's Mount Rainier National Park is expected to stay closed as authorities continue to investigate the deaths of a park ranger and the man suspected of killing her.

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Body Found at Mt. Rainier Belongs to Ranger Shooting Suspect

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Law enforcement officials said they found the body of a man suspected of shooting a ranger at Mount Rainier National Park on Sunday morning

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Body Found at Mt. Rainier Belongs to Ranger Shooting Suspect

National Park Ranger Fatally Shot

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Authorities search for suspect in Mount Rainer National Park.

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Greece jails abbot in fraud case

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

The abbot of a powerful monastery on Mount Athos in Greece is jailed pending trial for alleged fraud and embezzlement.

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