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Chile's Mine Collapse : The List
The "live" broadcast of the miners' 22-hour rescue reportedly was not entirely live, a new book alleges.

The Chilean miners' life underground: Porn, pot, and other details

A new book offers insights into the 69-day ordeal the 33 trapped Chilean miners underwent

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Instant Guide
The Chilean miners "miracle" (above) has inspired at least four film versions, including the already completed "The 33 of San Jose."

The first Chilean Miner movie: An instant guide

The first of an inevitable string of films inspired by Chile's 33 "miracle" miners is already finished. How is that possible?

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Opinion Brief
Chilean miner, Elvis fan, and soon-to-be New York City marathon runner, Edison Pena breaks into "Suspicious Minds" on "Letterman."

Chilean miner Edison Pena's 'totally adorable' 'Letterman' appearance

In NYC to run the marathon, one of "Los 33" stopped by the "Late Show" and gave an impromptu Elvis performance

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Burning Question
"Los 33" rationed off their food over the first 17 days until they were each surviving on a teaspoon of canned tuna every 72 hours.

Chilean miners: What happened in the first 17 days?

Despite a blood oath of silence, details are leaking out — including factions, fights, and rationed lights

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Fact Sheet
Mario Sepulveda was the first to break the miners' pact of silence, but others soon followed.

The Chilean miners' doomed pact of silence

Some of "Los 33" have already broken their famous pact of silence about the first 17 days underground. Who did it, why, and what did they say?

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Best Column
The last of the 33 rescued miners greets Chilean president Sebastian Pinera.

Was capitalism the hero in Chile -- or the villain?

Be skeptical of anyone saying the miners owe their lives to the unfettered marketplace, says James Downie in The New Republic

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : World Reactions
Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 trapped Chilean miners to be rescued (facing away from the camera), hugs Sebastian Pinera, president of Chile

Chilean miner rescue: World reactions

A China Daily editorial doubts whether the miners would have survived in that country. A Nigerian newspaper draws pointed leadership lessons

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : The List
The protective lenses that guarded the miners' eyes from the sun, seen here on the last miner rescued, were donated by Oakley, a California-based company.

7 U.S. firms that helped save the Chilean miners

Good old-fashioned American ingenuity played a big part in rescuing the miners stranded underground for ten weeks

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Fact Sheet
Mario Sepulveda (above) is being treated for silicosis, and many of the rescued miners may need help dealing with stress disorders and sudden fame.

Chilean miners: How has the ordeal affected their health?

"Los 33" made it out alive, and in better physical shape than expected, but experts warn they may face critical mental-health issues in the months to come

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Fact Sheet
After 22 hours, all of the miners were successfully rescued from their underground cell.

The Chilean miners: Brief recaps of their first moments above ground

The world watched as Chile's stranded miners were rescued from their underground prison. Each man's reception tells a small, heartwarming tale

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : First Reactions
Florencio Avalos, the first of 33 trapped Chilean miners to be rescued (facing away from the camera), hugs Sebastian Pinera, president of Chile

Chile's first miner reaches the surface: An 'amazing' moment

Rescue crews have started pulling Chile's 33 trapped miners to safety, marking an emotional end to a tense ordeal 

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Best Column
Juan Illanes Palma is met with cheers after making the half-mile journey to the surface.

Chile miners rescue: What we must not forget

As we celebrate the amazing escape of "Los 33," we must not lose sight of what led to their being trapped in the first place, says The Guardian's Claire Provost

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : The List
A man works next to the drill used in the rescue of 33 trapped miners in Chile.

The Chilean miners' rescue plan: 5 intriguing facts

If all goes well, the "miracle miners" will be back on the surface soon. But their captivating saga is far from over

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Instant Guide
Rescue team officials inspect the capsule that will be used to rescue the trapped Chilean miners.

The dangerous rescue of Chile's trapped miners

Chile's 33 "miracle miners" have their escape hatch ready. How risky is the endgame?

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : The List
Family members of the miners have set up camps around the site as well as improvised shrines for loved ones.

The 'incredible' life of the trapped Chilean miners

Chile's 33 "miracle miners" have been trapped underground for more than a month. What are they doing down there?

 
Chile's Mine Collapse : Opinion Brief
The video shows the miners singing, playing cards and in generally good spirits.

A 'heartening' video message from Chile's trapped miners

Footage of the 33 men stranded in a collapsed gold mine shows that there's room for fun, even in their cramped and dire situation

 

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