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The story behind the otter-exclusion zone, a stretch of water on the California coast from Point Conception to the Mexican border where otters are barred by Congress from swimming

Vaughters names Vande Velde, Zabriskie, and Danielson

But found to carry fewer pesticides

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Joined search party in southern Iceland

Finds valuable chunk of ambergris on beach

Three banned substances found in his system

Fourth person infected

Thrower is receiving psychological counseling

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Destroyed in ill-fated quest for Northwest Passage

Inside the unsolved killing that has an idyllic lakeside town reeling

$165 billion lost yearly

Noah Pippin disappeared in Montana

Now, more than ever, every victory counts

Putting women's racing back on the map

Rising corn prices force shift

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Initially thought to be a burglary

First request: a beer

Take your eyes off of the race every once in a while to enjoy some of these beautiful Colorado cities, home to incredible food, breathtaking views, and countless outdoor opportunities

Exergy may owe millions of dollars

Tent proved to be poor protection in storm

Would connect Canyons Resort and Solitude Mountain

Radioactive fallout blamed for abnormalities

Swam ashore after his PWC broke down

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There's a reason you haven't heard of Dawn Harper or Kellie Wells, and it has something to do with the color of their skin

Drawdowns release potent methane gas

First U.S. environmental restoration in Vietnam

Release large amounts of methane gas

Disagrees with UCI's attempt to wrest control

Will target the Vuelta after end of doping suspension

Wants sole control over investigation

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Has until Sunday to check into the Olympic Village

Angers mom and Olympic Committee

The goal: cover 15 mountains in fewer than four days and 11 hours. If Sean O'Rourke succeeds, he'll hold the record for the fastest ascent of California's 14ers.

33-foot carcass washed over a barrier

Committee reverses apparel decision

Tour captain illegally plied the animal with fish

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One of over 100 athletes pulled before Games

Olympic participation in doubt

An interview with the man who did the impossible: Surf from Israel to Lebanon and even survive a brief stint in Syria

Over 97 percent affected in five-day period

The goal: Cover 15 mountains in six days. If Crawford succeeds, she'll hold the record for the fastest female ascent of California's 14ers

Playing Eschaton, a game dreamed up by David Foster Wallace, is like fighting out World War III with tennis balls. It's also very complicated to play—or write about.

Civilian faces life imprisonment

Mark Cavendish takes the final stage

Loses four minutes on final climb

Denies Xipamide found in doping test

Women's cycling is neglected throughout the year. But every Olympic season, our interest in most women's sports peaks—only to quickly wane. With Americans set to compete for gold in London and new races on the horizon, is it finally women's cycling's time?

Passenger placed on HIV drugs

Was shortly due to leave for London

Kiserlovski crashes out

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Lifeguards set up triage center

Last-ditch effort to avoid arbitration

Sit for three hours per day? Deduct two years

Bloody Tour weekend decimates field

American Evelyn Stevens finishes third

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Big step in making parks bike-friendly

Cavendish, Farrar battered

Searching near the Pacific nation of Kiribati

Dusty Olson has been pacing Scott Jurek since the start of his career—through mud, 130-degree heat and more. Now, Jurek has a book on the bestseller list, and Olsen is finally getting some recognition.

Finishes fourth in 50-meter freestyle

Man faces misdemeanor battery

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Strict CO2 standards prevent construction

Untreated storm water the leading cause

Study calls for ammo controls