Search Area Narrows For Mount Hood Climbers

HOOD RIVER, Ore.—The search for two climbers missing on Mount Hood narrowed yesterday to a largely aerial quest over a small, treacherous section of the mountain, which has had up to 10 feet of snow since the men vanished and a companion since found dead near the summit. The body of Kelly James, 48, of Dallas was removed by helicopter Monday from the 11,239-foot summit after rescue workers winched it up from a snow cave about 300 feet down the steep north side. Hood River County Sheriff Joe Wampler said James had an “obvious” arm injury. Mr. Wampler said the other climbers had likely left their injured companion in the cave to find help, but had to dig a shallow cave of their own on a steep slope as the bad weather worsened.

— Associated Press

Professor, Wife Plead Guilty in Cuba Spy Case

MIAMI — A psychology professor and his wife pleaded guilty yesterday to reduced federal charges in a case involving allegations that both had spied for the Cuban government for decades. Carlos Alvarez, 61, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to become an unregistered foreign agent. His 56-year-old wife, Elsa Alvarez, confessed to knowing about her husband’s illegal activities but failing to report them to authorities. Carlos Alvarez faces up to five years in prison and his wife up to three years on the revised charges.

— Associated Press

Trump: You’re Not Fired

Donald Trump gave Miss USA a reprieve yesterday, allowing the boozing beauty queen to retain her title after she agreed to enter rehabilitation and undergo drug testing. In a moment of television drama filled with redemptive tears and longing looks, a tough-talking Mr.Trump, co-owner of the pageant, turned soft and decided to forgive Tara Conner for her debauched behavior. “I’ve always been a believer in second chances,” said Mr. Trump, who owns the Miss Universe Organization and Miss USA with NBC. “Tara is going to be given a second chance.”

— Associated Press