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Copiapó mining accident

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The Chilean miners have a message to their country’s World Cup team – we survived, you better win

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Every year, football fans look forward to the memorable commercials aired during the Superbowl's frequent breaks. Soccer, though, doesn't have many breaks. So its memorable TV ads tend to come every four years, before the World Cup. This one from Chile could be the best I've seen, ever. It's from a Chilean bank, which sponsors […]

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Drills could reach trapped Chilean miners by Saturday

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Trapped miner, Esteban Rojas, kneels to pray after being rescued from the San Jose mine in Copiapo, October 13th, 2010.

Ever wonder what became of Chile’s 33 rescued miners?

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One Year Later, A Look Back at the Chilean Miners

Chilean Miners, One Year Later

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Trapped Chilean miners may soon see light of day

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Eva Salinas, the editor of The Santiago Times, joins us from the San Jose mine in Chile to provide the latest news on the rescue efforts. Also, Col. Tom Kolditz discusses the psychological factors that might be affecting the miners.

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In Chilean Mine, what’s on your (underground) iPod?

Business, Economics and Jobs

Thirty-three Chilean miners remain trapped underground in a partially collapsed gold mine. To help pass the time while waiting for rescue, authorities are sending various items down a 3.19-inch-wide supply line. We speak with Eva Salinas.

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Chilean miners remain trapped; how would you survive underground?

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It is still unclear when the 33 Chilean miners trapped 700 meters below ground will be rescued. We look at the psychology of the situation and get an update.

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More miners in Chile reach surface

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Most of the 33 miners trapped underground for more than two months in northern Chile have been winched to the surface amid scenes of jubilation. Lisa Mullins talks with the BBC’s Gideon Long at the site of the rescue operation.

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Chile mine rescue draws nearer

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The wait may soon be over for the 33 Chilean miners trapped 2,000 ft below ground. Workers drilling a rescue tunnel expect to reach the men tomorrow but it’s not all that simple. Lisa Mullins gets the latest from the BBC’s Gideon Long.