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3 skiers killed in avalanche in Washington state

Authorities say a fourth skier was saved by an avalanche safety device.

Afghanistan avalanche buries village, kills at least 39

Hundreds more Afghan villagers remain trapped under a blanket of snow.

Three skiers were killed Feb. 19, 2012, in an avalanche in Washington state's Cascade Mountains. A fourth buried skier survived with an avalanche safety device.

TAUSEEF MUSTAFA

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