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Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Climbs Over 2500, World Orgs Respond To Help Signal

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USA Today reports that over 2,500 people are confirmed dead after the 7.8 earthquake that rocked Nepal early Saturday, April 25. The news organization pointed out that rescue efforts are still viable...

Nepal Earthquake Kills 17 on Mount Everest Including Google Manager

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An earthquake with magnitude 7.8 occurred near Lamjung, Nepal on Apr 25, 2015 that brought major destruction to the country and it is believed that close to 2,000 people died. It is the worst...

Valery Rozov Makes World’s Highest Base Jump from Mount Everest

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48-year-old Russian extreme sport star Valery Rozov jumped off the north face of Mount Everest for the world's highest base jump. The jump off point was at 7,220 meters (23,688ft) above sea level....