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May 1924: Popular Science profiles George Mallory's tragic quest to conquer Everest
A century ago, in May 1924, Popular Science covered one of the earliest attempts to scale Mount Everest. When the story hit magazine stands in 1924, the outcome of the much-anticipated expedition wa
Amherst Fire Chief dies at 72 following cancer battle
AMHERST, Ohio (WOIO) - The Amherst Fire Department is in mourning after the death of Chief Jim Wilhelm, who died after a battle with cancer Friday. He was 72. Chief Wilhelm was a 47-year veteran, acc
One more killed in French archipelago as troops try and restore order
One more person was killed Saturday and two injured in France's Pacific territory of New Caledonia as security personnel tried to restore order after a fifth night of riots and looting that has now cl
Family of volleyball player who was killed in Elleven45 Lounge shooting plans to file lawsuit against club
ATLANTA — An Atlanta attorney representing the family of two victims who were shot at the popular Elleven45 Lounge on Mother's Day announced they plan to file a lawsuit against the club on Friday morn
Four minors found working at Alabama poultry plant run by same firm found responsible for Mississippi teen's death
Four minors as young as 16 were allegedly discovered working overnight at an Alabama slaughterhouse owned by the same firm that was found directly responsible for the death of a 16-year-old Mississip
Bank of America employee, 25, dies suddenly weeks after 35
A 25-year-old Bank of America employee died suddenly while playing soccer Thursday night just weeks after a 35-year-old investment banker with the company died of a blood clot. Bank of America conf
Iowa Weather: Heat Saturday ahead of multiple storm chances starting Sunday
DES MOINES, Iowa — Saturday morning begins unseasonably warm with temperatures well into the 60s for most locations in Central Iowa. Southerly winds are increasing ahead of a cold front that will mov
New Royal Oak interim fire chief is longtime veteran of the department
With the recent retirement of Royal Oak Fire Chief David Cummings, longtime Royal Oak firefighter Jim Cook has been appointed as interim fire chief. Cook most recently served as assistant fire chief
Flash floods due to unusually heavy seasonal rains kill at least 68 people in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Flash floods from heavy seasonal rains have killed at least 68 people in Afghanistan, Taliban officials said Saturday, adding the death toll was based on preliminary reports. Afghani
The Slovak prime minister is stable after 'miracles' in the hospital as suspect appears in court
PEZINOK, Slovakia (AP) — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico ’s condition was serious but stable Saturday as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faced his first court appearance. Two hours o