Officials: 4 snowboarders die in French Alps avalanche

PARIS (AP) — Four snowboarders died in an avalanche Monday near the French Alps resort of Tignes, according to local officials who did not expect the death toll to rise.
The avalanche — about 100 meters(330 feet) wide and 400 meters (1,300 feet) long — struck the mountain about 2,100 meters (6,900 feet) up in an off-piste sector known as Toviere.The area is popular for its extensive slopes and stunning views.
Initial reports sowed confusion that more skiers had been caught in t