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American mountaineer’s body found after 22 years

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HUARAZ, PERU – The body of an American mountaineer, missing for 22 years after an avalanche in the Andes, has been discovered, police in Peru announced Tuesday. William Stampfl, 58, was found near a camp 17,060 feet above sea level on Mount Huascaran, the highest peak in Peru. Stampfl, who hailed from Chino, California, was attempting to scale the mountain with two friends when the avalanche struck, likely claiming the lives of all three climbers. …

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At least 36 killed as fires spread across Maui

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A devastating wildfire, propelled by the strong winds of Hurricane Dora, has wreaked havoc on the Hawaiian island of Maui, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate their homes. The blaze, which started on Wednesday, has claimed at least 36 lives and obliterated parts of Lahaina, a town steeped in centuries of history. The fire, fueled by the hurricane passing approximately 500 miles to the south, has caused widespread destruction. Maui County confirmed late Wednesday that …

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