Desperate rescues: high winds, shifting ice, deep crevasses claim Everest climbers

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Two Canadian mountain climbers recount trying to save the lives of two other mountaineers while coming down from the summit of Mt Everest. They managed to get Mexican climber Hugo Rodriguez and Sherpa Dawa Tengei air lifted to safety after rescuing both from different perils.

Personal narratives, Safety and security measures, Cover Story, Mountaineers, Mount Everest

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A prairie boy meets Paganini; a Canadian violin virtuoso makes his recording debut

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Ehnes, 20, has been playing the violin since his was five, and has won an impressive number of competitions. He is currently studying music at Juilliard and tours extensively. Telarc signed a five-year recording contract with Ehnes. His first CD is 'Paganini: 24 Caprices.'

Biography, Violinists, Ehnes, James

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The court of last resort; Colin Thatcher makes a new claim for freedom

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Thatcher's lawyer has appealed to the justice minister to review Thatcher's case because of new evidence. Thatcher was given a life sentence in 1984 for murdering his ex-wife.

Cases, Murder, Thatcher, Colin

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