World Jul 06 Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with tons of garbage. Cleanup will likely take years By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press
World May 26 Mount Everest was first scaled 70 years ago. Climbers celebrate the milestone as climate change concerns grow Nepal is celebrating 70 years since Mount Everest was successfully scaled for the first time. Thousands of people have set out to reach the peak, but the climbing conditions have changed. By Binaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press
World Jul 22 Female climbers from Pakistan, Iran make history by reaching K2 summit A woman from Pakistan and another from Iran appear to be the first females from their countries to reach the top of K2, one of the world's highest and most dangerous summits. By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press
World May 14 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Russia withdraws from Kharkiv region as Senate Republicans visit Ukraine In our news wrap Saturday, Ukrainians say Russia is withdrawing from Kharkiv as a Senate Republican delegation led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell visited Ukraine, authorities say at least 10 people were killed in a mass shooting at a Buffalo,…
World May 08 Watch 2:07 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
Dec 15 Watch 4:58 Mountaineer group aims to become first all-Black team to climb Everest By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre 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… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 5:13 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… Continue watching
May 28 Overcrowding on Mount Everest contributes to rise in deaths By Upendra Man Singh, Binaj Gurubacharya, Emily Schmall, Associated Press Eleven people have died this season, the highest number since 2015. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading