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Hurricane Michael weakens to Category 1 storm: NHC

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Hurricane Michael makes landfall as strongest storm in U.S. in 50 years

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Onslow declares State of Emergency, Lenoir Schools closed Thursday

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NASA probe on brink of solar system detects cosmic ray increase

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Trump questions United Nations global warming report

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No change in Qld after dire climate report

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Florida is braced for a hurricane 'catastrophe'

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Michael strengthens to category 1 hurricane

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'Unprecedented' climate steps are needed, United Nations says

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Trump sceptical of United Nations climate change report findings

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United Nations Climate Report Warns Miami Basically Screwed

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United Nations report warns of possible climate disaster by 2040

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Tropical Storm Michael Will Become a Hurricane Monday

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