‘He was wedged like an hourglass’: rescuers describe 20 hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter’s leg

‘He was wedged like an hourglass’: rescuers describe 20-hour ordeal ending with amputation of rafter’s leg

Lithuanian tourist pack rafting on Franklin River still fighting for life in Tasmanian hospital. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A 69-year-old Lithuanian man ...

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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 - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

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.

Hundreds hold vigil for victims of roof collapse in northern Serbian city

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Trump says he will protect women 'whether they like it or not'

During an appearance at the Green Bay, Wis., rally, former President Donald Trump recalled an apparent exchange with a staff member who didn't feel it appropriate for Trump to use the phrase ...

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Trump says he will "protect women" whether they "like it or not"

While campaigning in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump told a crowd that "whether the women like it or not, I'm going to protect them.'" Vice President Kamala Harris ...

Trump says he will protect women whether they ‘like it or not’

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Trump Isn't at the G-20 Summit, but He's Dominating the Debate

Foreign leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro seem doubtful that President Biden’s trade, climate and security policies will endure.

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Trump Media shares surge as Trump wins presidential election

Shares of former President Donald Trump's media company jumped as he won the contentious presidential election.

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Trump says he would 'protect' women, 'whether the women like it or not'

Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would "protect" women "whether the women like it or not," a comment the Harris campaign immediately pounced on.

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Democrats plot a path back to victory in Nevada after Trump ends 20-year streak

Democrats lost Nevada in the presidential race for the first time in 20 years, with Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris, but the party feels it has a strong roadmap to win again in 2028.

Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How.

Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Man survives monthlong ordeal in US park on a mushroom, berries and water

Robert Schock recounts how he ‘really felt … close to death’ after being lost in North Cascades national park for 30 days. A man ingested a mushroom, berries and water to survive getting lost for ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Trevor Sorbie, Creator of the Dorothy Hamill ‘Wedge’ Cut, Dies at 75

He also styled hair for Helen Mirren, the Beach Boys and others, and he was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for services to British hairdressing.

World - The New York Times - November 9

No. 15 Alabama blows out No. 21 Missouri to likely end Tigers' playoff hopes

Missouri's offense was wretched without QB Brady Cook.

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NFL Week 8 five things we liked and disliked: National Tight Ends Day, Seattle's comedy of errors

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Minnesota man convicted of murdering girlfriend after warning she would end up like Gabby Petito

Minnesota jurors on Thursday convicted a man for murdering his girlfriend after he'd warned she could end up like Gabby Petito, the vlogger who in 2021 was also slain by her boyfriend.

Cowboys QB Dak Prescott likely done for season with hamstring surgery on tap

Prescott is still seeking an opinion from another specialist, but is likely to undergo surgery to repair a partial tear in his hamstring.

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Fantasy Football Rankings Risers and Fallers: J.K. Dobbins splitting time and looks more like a low-end RB2

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Jerry Jones thinks another former Cowboys tight end could be a head coach like Dan Campbell

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Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Oklahoma stuns No. 7 Alabama 24-3 to likely end Tide's playoff hopes

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Rescuers search for hotel collapse survivors in Argentina

The 10-storey hotel, in Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with one body found in the debris.

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Senior Trump adviser suggests Rudd’s time as US ambassador could be up with hourglass gif

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and Tony Abbott defend suitability of former PM after Dan Scavino social media post, despite Rudd’s past criticism of president-elect. Follow our Australia news ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

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