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Man in the River

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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Man in the River

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irene, New York’s normally placid Croton River was transformed into a treacherous beast with Class V rapids. And no shortage of hazards. For a few local rafters, it was too hard to resist.

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Jeret Peterson: 1981 – 2011

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Jeret Peterson: 1981 – 2011

Jeret Peterson, one of the world's most innovative freestyle skiers, was found dead in a remote Utah canyon in what police are calling a suicide. Last February, Aimee Berg spoke to Peterson, who famously rose above his demons to win silver at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

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