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Karina rapidly becomes Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say

Karina rapidly becomes Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific far from land, forecasters say
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Hurricane Karina formed Sunday in the Pacific Ocean and swiftly intensified into a dangerous major storm within hours, fueled by warm waters far offshore where it poses no immediate threat to land. Karina gained Category 1 hurricane status early Sunday with top sustained winds of 80 mph and then...

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