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Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kharkiv

World May 14

News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine

World May 08

John Lee
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News Wrap: China loyalist elected as Hong Kong’s next leader

In our news wrap Sunday, a staunch Beijing loyalist has been elected as Hong Kong's next chief executive in a rubber-stamp committee vote, Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita scaled Mnt. Everest for a record 26th time, and the Kentucky Derby saw…

By PBS NewsHour Weekend

Nation Dec 15

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Mountaineer group aims to become first all-Black team to climb Everest

A group of mountaineers is aiming to make history and inspire others in a field not known for its diversity. Called “Full Circle Everest,” the team of ten experienced mountaineers and climbers from the United States and Kenya, is set…

By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre

World May 28

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When the dream of summiting Everest becomes a nightmare

Mount Everest remains the ultimate achievement for many climbers, and the number of people attempting to conquer it continues to grow. May is a prime month for summit seekers. But at least 11 fatalities have already occurred on Everest this…

World May 28

In this photo made on May 22, 2019, a long queue of mountain climbers line a path on Mount Everest. About half a dozen climbers died on Everest last week most while descending from the congested summit during only a few windows of good weather each May. Photo courtesy: Nimsdai Project Possible
Overcrowding on Mount Everest contributes to rise in deaths

Eleven people have died this season, the highest number since 2015.

By Upendra Man Singh, Binaj Gurubacharya, Emily Schmall, Associated Press

May 25

Nepal’s record-setting Everest guide returns as a hero

By Associated Press

Family, friends and supporters welcomed a veteran Sherpa guide upon his return to Nepal's capital on Saturday, days after his 24th climb of Mount Everest extended his record.

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May 22

Two dead and two missing near the summit of Mount Everest

By Michael D. Regan

Two people died and two are missing near the summit of Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

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May 03

Despite death and destruction, climbers head back up Mount Everest

By Sarah McHaney

PBS NewsHour spoke to Grayson Schaffer, a senior editor for Outside Magazine, about the destruction the avalanche caused, whether Mt. Everest is getting more dangerous and why business as usual will start again so soon.

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May 01

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Despite death and destruction, climbers head back up Mt. Everest

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Apr 30

Everest climbers recount surviving the Nepal earthquake

By Anna Sillers

The climbing season on Mount Everest was temporarily halted after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake on April 25 caused avalanches in Nepal. American climber Mike Hamill, who was on the mountain at the time, recounted his story to National Geographic.

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