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The last living male northern white rhinoceros on Earth is named Sudan and lives in central Kenya.
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Last Male White Rhino Under 24-Hour Watch

Conservationists place mating hopes on aging male

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Kelly Slater received the first score of 10 at the Drug Aware Magaret River Pro.
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WATCH: Kelly Slater Pitted in Perfect 10

First flawless score in Margaret River Pro

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St. Louis Marathon Winner Disqualified

Officials cite suspicious circumstances

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Fracking Waste Dumping Permits Challenged

Effluent on tribal Wyoming lands sparks debate

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Billy Morgan is the first snowboarder on record to complete this trick.
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WATCH: Morgan Lands Quad Cork 1800

First on record

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Precious Coins Recovered from Seafloor

Tons of silver retrieved from World War II vessel

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USA Swimming Rules Out Phelps

Won’t compete in world championships

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Sally Jewell Touts Value of Outdoor Industry

Interior Department secretary speaks at forum

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Brothers Paul and Declan use a Yuneec Q500 drone to herd their sheep.
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WATCH: Irish Farmers Herd Sheep with Drone

World’s most high-tech sheepdog

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'Our Planet' will be an eight-part series shot in locations like ice caps, deep oceans, deserts, and remote forests.
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Netflix Buys Follow-Up to ‘Planet Earth’

‘Our Planet’ set to premiere in 2019

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Portlanders Want Cycling Status Downgraded

Launch petition to revoke “platinum” rank

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The Havana Marathon is now open to Americans with improved relations between Cuba and the U.S.
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Americans Can Now Legally Run Cuba Marathon

Race through Havana coming in November

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The FDA says that Kind's Almond & Coconut bar, among others, does not meet requirements to put
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FDA Wants "Healthy" Label off Nutrition Bars

Snacks don’t meet federal health standard

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Michael Phelps Entered in 5 Events

Returns from ban after drunk driving

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UCI Allows Disc Brake Tests in Road Races

Teams allowed to test them in two events

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Judge Clears Way for Mining at Grand Canyon

Opponents consider appealing

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Reunion Island Surfer Killed by Shark

13-year-old died on beach

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The gondola would make Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows the largest ski area in the United States.
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Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows Strike Deal for Gondola Connection

Combined ski areas would create the largest resort in California

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Nik Wallenda announced in September that his next stunt would take place high above Chicago.
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Wallenda to Walk on Ferris Wheel

Stunt planned for April 29

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Ranulph Fiennes Completes Marathon des Sables

Almost dropped out due to heart trouble

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Sailing Historian Lambasts America’s Cup

In open letter to race organizers

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Study Links Running Ability to Testosterone

May illuminate running genes in primitive culture

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George Mallory explored Everest with a group in 1921, but he died on the mountain in a 1924 expedition. (In this photo he is in the back row, on the right.)
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New Everest Movie in the Works

Biopic of British mountaineer George Mallory

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Ranulph Fiennes Struggling in Desert Marathon

71-year-old adventurer faces heart troubles

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Judge Blocks Settlement in Armstrong Case

Ruled that the government can veto any deal

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The calf is the first one born east of the Mississippi since the 1830s.
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Rare Wild Bison Born in Illinois

First birth east of Mississippi in 200 years

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China Mulling Railway Beneath Everest

Proposes underground link with Nepal

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'Run Free' follows the life of Micah True, an ultramarathon runner who featured in Chris McDougall's book, 'Born to Run'.
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Caballo Blanco Documentary to Premiere in Boston

Four days before marathon

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E-bikes are increasingly popular and increasingly the subject of hostility in the cycling world.
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Mountain Bike Association to Study E-Bikes

Will consider environmental and social effects

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The Ground Penetrating Radar will scan features like fractures, vents, and cavities under Old Faithful.
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Scientists to Map Yellowstone’s Old Faithful

To learn about geyser’s processes

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Fifteen patients have already been evacuated to Kathmandu, an unusually high number for so early in the season.
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High Number of Everest Climbers Are Ill

15 have been evacuated

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Colorado River Tops List of Endangered Waterways

Nonprofit cites “battery of threats”

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Wildlife Advocates Sue Obama Administration

Over killings of Wyoming grizzlies

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WATCH: GoPro Survives 3,000-Meter Fall

Camera records epic descent

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Outside Television features unconventional sports and adventure coverage.
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Outside Television Joins Dish Network

Part of new active lifestyle programming push

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Climbers Create New Khumbu Icefall Route

Avoids path where avalanche killed 16 Sherpas in 2014

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Cranmore Mountain (pictured) and Crotched Mountain will both remain open through much of April.
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New Hampshire Resorts Extend Ski Seasons

After “tremendous” March crowds

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Leonardo DiCaprio's project on Blackadore Caye will set aside 45 percent of the island for conservation.
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Leonardo DiCaprio to Build Eco-Resort in Belize

Actor hopes to restore embattled island

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Florida is the only other state that requires a rear bike light at night.
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Iowa Senate Passes Rear Bicycle Light Bill

Cyclists push for further legislation

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Barone rode down an icy slope on a special aerodynamic bike to break the record.
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Barone Sets New Mountain Bike Speed Mark

Breaks own record set in 2000

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Man Survives 66 Days Stranded at Sea

Rescued off North Carolina coast after capsizing

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Patagonia aims to find ways to make more environmentally friendly versions of the chemicals that keep our gear sturdy and waterproof.
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Patagonia Invests in Eco-Friendly Performance Chemicals

Stakes $1 million in Swedish company

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The Worn Wear Tour truck, fueled by biodiesel, will travel from California to New York.
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Patagonia Kicks Off 'Worn Wear' Tour

Beginning in California

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Parts of Snow King Mountain Deemed Historic

Won’t interfere with proposed developments

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The Find Your Park kiosks launched on April 2 in New York City.
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NPS Launches Virtual View Tour

Find Your Park kiosks to open in NYC, L.A., DC

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Italy's team, Luna Rossa, have threatened to withdraw due to the downsizing of boats.
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America’s Cup to Reduce Size of Boats

2017 will feature smallest in race history

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The trash removal trip will coincide with the 50th anniversary of Indian Army members' first ascent of Everest.
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Indian Army to Remove Mount Everest Trash

On 50th anniversary of country’s first summit

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REI aims to make the national parks more accessible and fun.
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REI Expands Offerings for National Parks

Gear deals and programs mark NPS centennial

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California Imposes Mandatory Water Limits

First in state’s history

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Kumi Naidoo has been executive director of Greenpeace International since 2009.
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Greenpeace Executive Director Kumi Naidoo to Resign

Will step down by end of 2015

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Participant Jamil Coury tweeted this photo of the race course on Tuesday, saying,
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Zero Runners Finish Tennessee Ultra

First time since 2007

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The Solar Impulse plane has already set two world records for manned solar-powered flights.
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Solar Impulse Plane Lands in China

Completes fifth leg of around-the-world flight

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Perisher is Australia's largest and most visited ski area.
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Vail Resorts Buys Australian Ski Area

Marks company’s first international purchase

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Kai Lightner, 15, was competing in the adult nationals for the first time this year.
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Lightner, Miller Win Sport Climbing Championships

Miller captures third title in as many years

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Officials warned tourists visiting for the solar eclipse that polar bears are a danger in Svalbard.
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Polar Bear Mauls Svalbard Tourist

Last-minute eclipse seekers had been warned

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National Parks Drawing Fewer Young Visitors

Despite a record 292.8 million guests in 2014

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The Nike Oregon Project, of which Alberto Salazar is head coach, came under scrutiny in March 2015.
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Alberto Salazar's Program Under Scrutiny

Runners reportedly injected L-carnitine

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The Taipei 101 tower was the tallest in the world until 2010. Krystian Herba cycled up 3,319 steps to reach the top.
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Herba Breaks Record for Biking Up Stairs

Polish cyclist climbs 3,139 steps

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Christoph Strasser rode 556.856 miles in 24 hours. He also won Race Across America three times.
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New Cycling Record: 556 Miles in 24 Hours

Austrian breaks 11-year-old mark

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A skier shared this photo of the lift shortly after the accident, while he awaited rescue.
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Sugarloaf Lift Hiccup Caused by Gearbox Failure

Seven people injured

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Shiffrin Wins Slalom World Cup

Her third straight

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IOC to Retest Olympics Blood Samples

Says retroactive analysis "not ideal"

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Thomas Dekker has been a professional cyclist since 2005, though he served a two-year ban for doping starting in 2009.
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Thomas Dekker Retires from Cycling

Cites unrenewed contract, hour record shortfall

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Those who had a permit to climb last year must pay an additional $1,000, but may now come back whenever they like.
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Nepal Will Honor 2014 Climbing Permits

Climbers can return until 2019

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Vonn Wins Super-G World Cup

Earns second World Cup title in 2015

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Red Bull Cold Rush Canceled

Lack of snow dooms freeski competition

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World Marathon Majors runs the Tokyo, Boston, Virgin Money London, Berlin, Bank of America Chicago, and TCS New York City marathons.
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World Marathon Majors to Expand PED Testing

Will start more screening this summer

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Winter 2015 Is Warmest on Record

NOAA releases new climate data

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Vonn Wins Downhill World Cup

Seventh downhill title is a record

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Ashima Shiraishi said in an Instagram post that the Open Your Mind Direct project became harder after a hold broke off.
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Shiraishi Becomes First Female to Climb a 5.15

Sends Open Your Mind Direct in Spain

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Dallas Seavey Wins His Third Iditarod

28-year-old seals family dogsled dynasty

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Government rescue helicopters are planned to airlift sick or injured climbers from base camp within 90 minutes.
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Nepal Officials Boost Everest Medical Resources

Base Camp adds doctors, speeds up rescues

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If the trials are successful, men and women cyclists may compete against each other at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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UCI to Test Mixed-Gender Events

Cycling events could change for 2020 Olympics

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Bethany Hamilton posted this photo on March 2, taken while she surfed five and a half months pregnant.
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Hamilton Discouraged from Surfing While Pregnant

Doctors cite high risk of injury

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UCI president Brian Cookson says Lance Armstrong's plan to ride the Tour de France route for charity is
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UCI President Slams Armstrong's Charity TdF Return

Says it's "disrespectful"

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Li Ning Co Ltd hopes to appeal to a younger audience with running shoes that contain
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Li Ning Launches Line of Smart Shoes

Chinese gear maker pursues wearable tech

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Daniel Limo (second from right) was the fastest man at the Los Angeles Marathon.
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Kenya's Limo Wins L.A. Marathon

American Ward places third, Ryan Hall DNFs

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Occupants of two cars shot at each other while Ironman participants biked through the San Juan district of Miramar.
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2 Athletes Shot at Ironman in Puerto Rico

Caught in crossfire of gun battle

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Travis Tygart said that Armstrong must provide fresh evidence, more than just an admission, if he wants his lifetime ban reconsidered.
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USADA Chief Open to Reducing Armstrong's Ban

Lance would have to become anti-doping ambassador

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Included in the new measures are allowances for night-time drug testing and a whistleblower program.
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UCI Announces Anti-Doping Reform After CIRC Report

Addresses most of the committee's recommendations

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