Famous Sherpas join Everest trek
Jamling Norgay and Apa Sherpa head Everest Environmental Expedition 2000 to clean trash from Everest base camp. Apa Sherpa, tied to a 10 ascent record with Ang Rita, leads as sirdar this spring. Sherpas carry heavy loads and fix ropes essential for climbers while serving as trusted high altitude porters.
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Justice seeks peaceful Elian transfer amid unrest fears
The Justice Department urged Elian Gonzalez relatives to cooperate in a calm custody handoff to his father. Officials said no developed plan for force exists and stressed the urgency as a Monday meeting with psychiatric experts is requested to ease the transition.
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Miami
Iowa weighs water quality funding and data needs
Iowa faces a lack of baseline data for water quality as the state eyes a $1 million monitoring program. Officials warn comprehensive testing could cost about $5 million, with current funding only $1 million approved and prior annual sampling at $120,000.
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