Mount Everest blogger Alan Arnette wrote Thursday that oneof the last known teams turned around during their summit attempt because of bad weather.
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8 kids won the 2019 Spelling Bee and people are absolutely baffled
In what may go down as the most gripping final round in Scripps Spelling Bee history, eight students were named champions Thursday night.
Stunning video shows the packed peaks of Mount Everest amid deadly season
At least 11 people have died on Mount Everest this season, and new video shared on social media showed the packed conditions climbers are facing.
Man dies after setting himself on fire near White House, police say
United States Park Police identified the man asArnav Gupta, 33,of Bethesda, Maryland, who died Wednesday from his injuries.
Can you spell these 12 challenging words? Scripps National Spelling Bee finalists could
The 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals are set and just 50 spellers remain. Here are 12 challenging words they faced in preliminary rounds.
‘2 loves of my life’: Storm chasers get engaged with tornado spiraling toward them
Joey Krastel, ameteorologist and lover of extreme weather, proposed to boyfriend Chris Scott as they were chasing a tornado in Kansas this week.
It’s Bee Week: Here’s how to watch 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee and check word list
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is underway at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Here’s how to watch the ESPN live stream.
Why these tables were empty at Chick-fil-As around the country this weekend
To honor soldiers whodied while serving in the Armed Forces, the fast food chain set up”Missing Man Tables” at locations for Memorial Day weekend.
‘Passed away doing what he loved’: Second American dies on Mount Everest in crowded year
Christopher Kulish,62, a Boulder, Colorado, attorney, became at least the eleventh death atop Mount Everest this climbing season amid overcrowding.
‘Every minute counts’: Another climber dies on Everest as world’s tallest peak overcrowds
Robin Haynes Fisher, 44, is at least the eighth climber to die on Mount Everest this year. Many experienced climbers are blaming overcrowding.