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The foot of Everest climber Sandy Irvine was found 100 years after he vanished on the mountain.
COLD CASE

Foot Provides Major Clue in 100-Year-Old Everest Mystery

Climbers hoped the remains would offer a clue as to whether the mountaineer reached the summit in 1924.

David Gardner

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MUST-SEE

A Race Row on Mount Everest

<p>The documentary ‘Sherpa’ captures an intense battle between Sherpas and entitled Western climbers—including one <i>very</i> racist American.</p>

Nico Hines

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Disaster Dilemmas

Should We Rescue The Everest Climbers?

Should Nepal’s few rescue helicopters be used to help its poor citizens—or wealthy adventurers who knowingly sought out a deadly mountain?

Andrew Spevack

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Home For Christmas

Harry's Heros Home For Christmas

Tom Sykes

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Jonah?

Is Prince Harry Cursed?

Once again, Harry seems to be bringing bad luck to his team. Not for the first time the support of the Prince seems to come at a cost.

Tom Sykes

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This Charming Man

Sexy Harry Slips Into Tux For London Fundraiser

Tom Sykes

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Prince Harry's Announcement of His Walk To South Pole - Live Streaming at 10am EST

Prince Harry's Announcement of His Walk To South Pole - Live Streaming at 10am EST

Tom Sykes

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