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Tents are pitched on Camp 2, as climbers rest on their way to summit Mount Everest on May 16, 2013. University of Washington officials say a retired Seattle doctor died on Monday, May 1, 2023, while climbing Mount Everest. Dr. Jonathan Sugarman was climbing the mountain as part of an expedition arranged by Washington state-based International Mountain Guides.

A Seattle professor died during a climb up Mount Everest

The U.S. citizen did not die from a climbing-related accident or inclement weather, his group said. Mount Everest, located across Nepal and Tibet, is the world's highest point above sea level.

Kenny Garrett and Sounds From The Ancestors: Tiny Desk Concert

The distinguished saxophonist pushes the boundaries of modern jazz in his expressive Tiny Desk performance.

History and civics scores drop for U.S. eighth-graders on national test

On the "Nation's Report Card," history scores were the lowest ever, and civics showed the first decline ever.

A posted wanted sign for a mass shooting suspect, Francisco Oropesa, is shown Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in the neighborhood where the shooting occurred Friday, in Cleveland, Texas.

The Texas man accused of killing 5 neighbors is in custody, authorities say

The suspect, 38-year-old Francisco Oropesa, fled the scene, leading law enforcement on a massive manhunt over more than three days. The shooting seemed to be spurred by a noise complaint.