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Massive Chunk Of Snow Slides Off Vacation Condo, Burying Mother And Son
Reaching the complex, they skied under a roof that was covered with a mound of snow about the size of a trailer, sheriff's officials told the Associated Press. The massive chunk slid off the rooftop just as the mother and child passed beneath it.
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Japanese Volcano Erupts, Raining Rocks Onto Ski Slope And Triggering Avalanche
A volcanic eruption Tuesday sent rocks raining down on a Japanese ski slope and triggered an avalanche that killed a soldier and injured at least a dozen others.
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Opinion: In The Middle East, The Dream Of Democracy Is Dead
Seven years ago, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in defense of his dignity, unknowingly triggering an avalanche of public demonstrations across the Middle East. People in the region wanted what was denied to them for almost a century - a fair order, better lives and a little breathing space.
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An Avalanche Killed His Girlfriend. Then This World-Class Climber Took His Own Life.
Hayden Kennedy, a 27-year-old world-class climber, fought his way out from the pileup. But he could not find his girlfriend, 23-year-old Inge Perkins.
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Indian Soldier Survives 5 Days Trapped Beneath 25-Foot Avalanche
Almost a week after a Himalayan avalanche struck a remote Indian military outpost, rescuers had all but given up hope of finding anybody alive.
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Everest avalanche a reminder of risks Sherpas face
The rescuers moved quickly, minutes after the first block of ice tore loose from Mount Everest and started an avalanche that roared down the mountain, ripping through teams of guides hauling gear.
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Survivors narrate the 'horror story' of a deadly avalanche
The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency beacons and began searching for signs of life. Powder Magazine senior editor John Stifter, who witnessed the slide that killed three of his skiing companions Sunday, said one person survi...
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Massive Chunk Of Snow Slides Off Vacation Condo, Burying Mother And Son
Reaching the complex, they skied under a roof that was covered with a mound of snow about the size of a trailer, sheriff's officials told the Associated Press. The massive chunk slid off the rooftop just as the mother and child passed beneath it.
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Japanese Volcano Erupts, Raining Rocks Onto Ski Slope And Triggering Avalanche
A volcanic eruption Tuesday sent rocks raining down on a Japanese ski slope and triggered an avalanche that killed a soldier and injured at least a dozen others.
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Opinion: In The Middle East, The Dream Of Democracy Is Dead
Seven years ago, a Tunisian street vendor set himself on fire in defense of his dignity, unknowingly triggering an avalanche of public demonstrations across the Middle East. People in the region wanted what was denied to them for almost a century - a fair order, better lives and a little breathing space.
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An Avalanche Killed His Girlfriend. Then This World-Class Climber Took His Own Life.
Hayden Kennedy, a 27-year-old world-class climber, fought his way out from the pileup. But he could not find his girlfriend, 23-year-old Inge Perkins.
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Indian Soldier Survives 5 Days Trapped Beneath 25-Foot Avalanche
Almost a week after a Himalayan avalanche struck a remote Indian military outpost, rescuers had all but given up hope of finding anybody alive.
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Everest avalanche a reminder of risks Sherpas face
The rescuers moved quickly, minutes after the first block of ice tore loose from Mount Everest and started an avalanche that roared down the mountain, ripping through teams of guides hauling gear.
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Survivors narrate the 'horror story' of a deadly avalanche
The expert skiers wasted no time after an avalanche hit and swept their friends down a steep slope in Washington state. They immediately turned on their emergency beacons and began searching for signs of life. Powder Magazine senior editor John Stifter, who witnessed the slide that killed three of his skiing companions Sunday, said one person survi...
