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Chilean Miners Considered Suicide, Cannibalism

The 33 men trapped in a Chilean copper mine were just days away from committing mass suicide or engaging in cannibalism when they were contacted by rescue crews, the miners have revealed. In a "60 Minutes" interview set to air Sunday on CBS, the miners say they were prepared for the worst after a mine shaft collapsed ...

Chilean Mine Rescue: By the Numbers

(Oct. 14) -- The Chilean mine rescue by the numbers: 700,000 tons -- Amount of rock that collapsed on the copper mine on Aug. 5. 2,041 feet -- Distance through the escape shaft from the Earth's surface to the stranded miners. 1,000+ -- Number of journalists covering the rescue from the scene. 926 pounds -- Total ...

World Cheers For 33 Miners Freed in Chile

(Oct. 13) -- After more than two months entombed half a mile beneath the Chilean desert, the last of 33 trapped miners has been pulled to safety, ending a dramatic rescue effort that happened quicker than anyone expected, and sparked jubilation around the world. Shift foreman Luis Urzua, 54, the group's de facto leader, ...

Chilean Miners Rescued: In Their Own Words

(Oct. 13) -- Trapped in a Chilean mine since early August, 33 men struggled to communicate with the outside world through video, letters and even poetry. Now, as the rescue process continues, the men have begun speaking their first words above ground in more than 69 days. "Thank you for transmitting your faith and hope," ...

Chile Mine Rescue Revives 'Baby Jessica' Jokes on Twitter

(Oct. 13) -- Thirty-three Chilean men walk into a mine ... With the precarious, one-by-one rescue of the 33 trapped Chilean miners still under way, the world continues to eagerly watch and await the news on their health and safety. That said, some users of the Web's notoriously snarky social network Twitter have reacted ...

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Some Big Ideas for the Chilean Miners' Rescue Pod

By the end of the day Wednesday, the 33 trapped Chilean miners had been brought to the surface via the specially designed capsule that measures 13 feet in length and no bigger around than a bicycle tire.

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Chilean Miners Rescued: In Their Own Words

Trapped in a Chilean mine since early August, 33 men struggled to communicate with the outside world through video, letters, and even poetry.

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02/10/11 My house has good karma - but it's falling apart Source: The Palm Beach Post - Palm Beach FL Our house with the excellent karma is falling apart.
02/08/11 Channel 4 leads RTS journalism shortlist Source: Digital Spy Channel 4 News leads the field at the 2011 Royal Television Society journalism awards, including nominations in 13 different categories.
01/29/11 Ace in the hole Source: Keswicklocal - Keswick - Cumbria - UK IT looks certain that the Chilean miners will be rescued safely very soon.
01/28/11 Chilean miner to visit Craigavon Source: Portadown Times ONE of the 33 Chilean miners, rescued from half-a-mile beneath the surface in the miraculous recovery operation in October, will be visiting Craigavon Civic Centre on Friday February 4. e the special guests of Shankill Parish Church in Lurgan.
01/25/11 Chilean Miner Rescue Team from Center Rock, Inc. Among ... Source: PR Newswire BERLIN, Pa. , Jan. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Center Rock, Inc. founder and president Brandon Fisher and his wife Julie have been invited to attend President Obama's 2011 State of the Union address this evening as a guest of First Lady Michelle Obama . They will be included among the group of 26 guests attending a White House reception, then sitting with Mrs. Obama and Mrs. Biden for the address. Center Rock played a critical, life-saving role by supplying the methodology and drill bits used to access and rescue the 33 trapped Chilean miners in the San Jose copper-gold mine collapse.