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Indian and American climbers were prepared with their cargo, an antenna, cables and a 13 kg generator called the SNAP-19C.

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When you think of the Himalayas, India typically isn’t top of mind. The Indian Himalayas stretch from China to the border of Nepal, and those who know say the Kumaon region is the most majestic. Its ...

Towering 8,848 meters above sea level, Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth — but how did it come to be? This video explains the collision of tectonic plates, the rise of the Himalayas, and the ...

Climbers and guides were among the seven killed in the Himalayas after an avalanche swept through their campsite, leaving others in need of rescue. NBC News’ Janis Mackey Frayer reports on the ...

Parts of the federal government have effectively stopped operating after congressional leaders failed to strike a deal before the Oct. 1 shutdown deadline. Despite negotiation efforts, lawmakers could ...

The sight of a multi-colored fireworks exploding in the foothills of the Himalayas has sparked a furious environmental backlash, prompting a local government investigation in China and forcing global ...

In the Himalayas, when the elevation surpasses 8,000 feet, it starts to get hard to breathe. As you continue to climb, the air gets even thinner and barely anything is seen growing or living that high ...

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