Beachgoers flee powerful winds on the French coast
People ran from Villers-sur-mer when a sudden gale kicked up on June 18, sending objects flying and leading to the death of a kite surfer.
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'Earthquake swarm' in South Carolina: State shook by 2 of its strongest quakes in years Wednesday
South Carolina was rocked by several earthquakes Wednesday, including the two strongest quakes yet in a "swarm" of earthquakes.
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Tropics watch: Potential Tropical Cyclone Two moving fast. Invest 95L taking aim at Texas
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Record-high temperatures set to scorch Alaska to start July
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