Coast Guard marks 232 years of service through every storm
The U.S. Coast Guard has evolved from a tariff and trade enforcer in 1790 to protecting America's shores and ship channels.
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Videos show the flooded streets of central Paris as heavy storms pummel the city after months of drought
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California power grid officials issue Flex Alert for Wednesday amid heat wave
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A tropical wave is expected to move across Central America and into the Gulf. What next?
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