22 of 26 Miners Rescued in Nicaragua After Collapse
Rescuers have been able to save 22 miners after a Thursday morning collapse left at least 26 trapped in a mine shaft in Bonanza, Nicaragua.
[Rescuers enter the El Comal gold and silver mine in Bonanza, Nicaragua, where a landslide trapped approximately 29 miners Friday. Rescuers were able to make contact with around 20 of the trapped miners, who have reportedly requested food and water. Image by Esteban Felix via AP]
Chilean Miners Attacked with Fruit for Selling Out
Not long ago, the pot-smoking, hot dog-hating 33 rescued Chilean miners were national heroes. And rightfully so — they spent 69 days underground, not knowing if they'd make it out alive. But on Friday, as the miners inaugurated a museum and attended mass with Chile's president, protesters greeted them with rocks and…
Missing New Zealand Miners Declared Dead
The 29 New Zealand miners missing underground since an explosion last week were declared dead following a second, "massive" explosion.
Gas Levels in New Zealand Coal Mine Too Toxic for Rescuers
More bad news in New Zealand: Gas levels at the coal mine where 29 are trapped remain too toxic for rescuers.
Twenty-Nine Miners Rescued from Flooded Coal Mine
Chinese rescue workers managed to extract 29 miners from a flooded coal mine in the Sichuan province.
Coal Mine Explosion in New Zealand Leaves 36 Missing
Thirty-six coal miners are missing following an explosion in a New Zealand mine.
Chilean Miners Did Not Have Sex With Each Other, You Perv
The 33 Chilean miners who were trapped underground for 69 days have finally been freed, and Mario Sepulveda, the rescue's "undisputed star," has given his first interview. Obviously, the burning question is: Did the miners have sex with each other?
Chilean Miners Already Sick of Media Attention
According to the AP, Chile's rescued miners are "hoping the media will give them some space." Well, if you didn't want to be media stars, why'd you get trapped in a mine and survive 69 days underground? [pic AP]
Coal Mine Explosion Kills 21, Traps 16
A huge explosion in a Chinese coal mine killed 21 workers and left 16 trapped. Like Chile! Except, "mining accidents are so common in China that they rarely make newspaper front pages." So, way more tragic and awful.
Jon Stewart Mocks the Coverage of the Chilean Mine Rescue
A few hours ago, the last of 33 miners was rescued from Chile's San Jose mine. On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart said what we all were thinking regarding much of the media's hyperbolic coverage of the saga. Watch inside.
Last Chilean Miner Rescued
At around 9:55pm Chile time, Luis Urzua became the last miner to be rescued from the San Jose Mine. Here's video of Urzua emerging from the "Phoenix" rescue vehicle and hugging Chilean president Sebastián Piñera.
Watch Chilean Miner Yonni Barrios Greet His Mistress After Being Rescued (Updated)
Yonni Barrios just became the 21st rescued Chilean miner. There's been lots of talk about Barrios, because he has a wife and a mistress. Inside, video of Barrios greeting the latter. Update: Was it his wife?! Nope. Definitely the mistress.
Rescued Chilean Miner Brings Rocks Up as Presents
The rescue of 33 trapped Chilean miners is under way, and there's lots of cheering, crying and celebrating going on at the site. The second miner to be rescued, Mario Sepulveda emerged and gave Chile's president a handful of rocks.
First Trapped Chilean Miner Rescued After 68 Days
Bells are ringing in Chile: Florencio Avalos (pictured), one of 33 Chilean miners trapped underground for months, just became the first to be successfully rescued. He looks pretty good, for a guy who was trapped in cave!
Chilean Miners Could Be Rescued Within Days After Drill Reaches Shelter
A drill has reached the 33 trapped Chilean miners—stuck underground since the August 5 collapse—and they could be rescued within this weekend. A NASA advisor said, "The Chileans are really writing the book on this kind of rescue."
Chilean Miners Could Be Rescued This Weekend
The 33 trapped Chilean miners may be catching a break, after rescuers said they have only 524 feet left to drill before reaching the men. Original estimates had the miners being rescued around Christmas. Just in time, too. [BBC; AP]
Shafted Again: Chilean Miners Not Allowed to Play Video Games
The 33 Chilean miners trapped seven weeks ago have had a pretty tough existence, but a relief hole was drilled, allowing food and electricity to get to them. Still, they're not allowed to have booze, headphones, or even video games.
Trapped Chilean Miners Get Shafted: New Hole, Still No Booze
Rescuers in Chile have reached the 33 trapped miners with a new foot-wide hole that will eventually be used to rescue them. The miners got a special meal for Chile's bicentenary, but were denied their request for red wine. Lame.
Trapped Chilean Miner's Wife Has Baby
The wife of one of the 33 trapped Chilean miners gave birth to a baby girl, named Esperanza, or "Hope." Ariel Ticona, the miner, had promised to be in the delivery room. His wife, Elizabeth Segovia, will probably forgive him.
