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Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue

The police in the state of Tasmania said all other efforts to help the man, a foreign tourist in his 60s, failed before the decision was made to amputate.

World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue

Medics made the "life or death" decision with the tourist after multiple attempts to free him from rapids failed.

Man’s leg amputated in near 20-hour effort to free him from rocks in Tasmania’s Franklin River

International visitor aged in his 60s fighting for life in hospital after accident on rafting trip on Friday. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has had his ...

World - The Guardian - 16 hours ago

Kayaker's leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks

Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.

An hour-by-hour guide to watching the races on election night

Which states and races are closing at which times in the fight for president, Senate and House, as well as some key ballot measure battles.

The hour between donkey and elephant

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World - Financial Times - November 5

"48 Hours" show schedule

True crime. Real justice. To miss it would be a crime.

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

The equivalent to 17 tankers a day was going into a special conservation area, campaigners say.

Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

Bucks coach Doc Rivers criticized referees for calling a foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo against LaMelo Ball that helped the Hornets escape with a win.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific

The Northwest is bracing for a strong storm system to move in this week, fueled by an atmospheric river and bomb cyclone. What do those terms mean?

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse.

Health - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

A “bomb cyclone” over the Pacific Ocean is expected to bring days of damaging winds, rainfall and blizzards to Northern California, Oregon and Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

'Joan,' a new play by Daniel Goldstein at South Coast Repertory about the life of comedian Joan Rivers, mixes biography with the comedian's old stand-up material.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot

Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

First responders worked frantically to save the woman who was in a basement filling with smoke.

Group rescues food that would otherwise go to waste

The Washington, D.C.-based World Bank is helping with the transfer of a crucial currency, health food, ensuring it goes to people in need instead of in a landfill. Natalie Brand explains.

For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis

The portrait by a French court painter is one of three displayed in a photo that came to depict the efforts of a U.S. Army unit that tracked legions of looted art.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

At least 95 people have died and more are missing after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods.

Fifty-one migrants rescued from Channel

The boat’s engine failed off the coast of northern France overnight on Monday into Tuesday.

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.

Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North

Residents had to dig through rubble in search of their neighbors after the main emergency service in Gaza said it had stopped operations in the north because it had come under Israeli attacks.

World - The New York Times - November 8

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

The Environment Agency say it is investigationg the source of the discolouration.

London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers

Thousands of people have marched in London to demand a cleanup of Britain’s sewage-clogged waterways

World - ABC News - November 3

Israel praises Berlin court's ruling on 'river to the sea' slogan

World - Yahoo News - November 9

A bus carrying wedding guests falls into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18

Officials say a bus carrying wedding guests fell into the Indus River in northern Pakistan on Tuesday, killing at least 18 people

World - ABC News - November 12

Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river

Raw sewage is being dumped into London's rivers from at least 100 homes, a charity finds.

‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?

Faced with a dearth of data on the impact of local mega farms, volunteers have shown sewage pollution has soared. The sores were unlike anything veteran anglers had seen before. Black, swollen and ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

Severe weather is set to hit opposite ends of the country this week, with a powerful low pressure system — followed by an atmospheric river — set to bring damaging winds, up to 12 inches of rain ...

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?

Powerful storm is predicted to be strongest region has seen this season, causing ‘life-threatening’ conditions. Northern California and the Pacific north-west are bracing for what is expected to be ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest

An atmospheric river is a narrow band of wind that carries immense plumes of moisture, spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles, resembling a vast river in the sky. NBC News' Chase Cain reports ...

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

A storm system approaching the Northwest with hurricane-force winds was expected to drench the region with rain. At least one death was reported.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities

Communities on Paraná River fear privatisation of waterway operations will destroy way of life . River communities in Argentina fear that Javier Milei’s plans to privatise operations on a key ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast

The “atmospheric river” storm disrupted travel and left at least two people dead in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Biden administration officials on Wednesday announced several potential alternatives for the Colorado River's long-term management, as the expiration date for the current rules approaches. ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Washington state reels from bomb cyclone as atmospheric river drenches California

Washington state is reeling after a powerful “bomb cyclone” killed two people, knocked out power to half a million customers at its peak and downed trees and power lines.

Latest in River Hour Rescue

Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue

Kayaker's leg amputated in middle of river after 20-hour rescue

Man’s leg amputated in near 20-hour effort to free him from rocks in Tasmania’s Franklin River

Kayaker's leg amputated after 20-hour rescue to free him from rocks

An hour-by-hour guide to watching the races on election night

The hour between donkey and elephant

"48 Hours" show schedule

WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River

Welsh Water dumped sewage in conservation area

Germany's federal court to rule on 'river to the sea' slogan

Rivers laments refs 'blowing call' in Bucks' loss

A bomb cyclone and atmospheric river are developing in the Pacific

Where Glaciers Melt, the Rivers Run Red

Atmospheric River and Hurricane-Strength Storm Drenches the West

Perspective: How do you make a play about Joan Rivers without Joan Rivers?

24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot

Bodycam captures rescue of woman in basement of burning house

Group rescues food that would otherwise go to waste

For Sale: A Painting the Monuments Men Rescued From the Nazis

Watch: Helicopters and diggers used in Spain flooding rescues

Fifty-one migrants rescued from Channel

We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

Gazan Rescue Service Has Stopped Operating in the North

River turns orange - after iron deposits wash in from abandoned mine

London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers

Israel praises Berlin court's ruling on 'river to the sea' slogan

A bus carrying wedding guests falls into a river in northern Pakistan, killing 18

Key Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study

Raw sewage from new homes being flushed into river

‘The sores on the fish are nasty’: what’s behind the changes in the Severn river?

Pacific Northwest braces for severe weather from 'bomb cyclone' — with an atmospheric river on the way

California and Pacific north-west brace for an atmospheric river – but what is it?

Atmospheric river set to bring rain and flooding to Pacific Northwest

Power Outages Affect 600,000 in Washington State as Storm Kills at Least 1

Milei plan to privatise Argentina river sparks fears among local communities

Atmospheric River Brings Rain, Snow and Power Outages to California and West Coast

Biden administration offers alternatives for Colorado River’s long-term operations

Washington state reels from bomb cyclone as atmospheric river drenches California

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