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Rainy Hanna Heads Up Coast

By the Associated Press

Posted Sep 6, 2008 12:02 PM CDT

(AP) – Tropical Storm Hanna accelerated toward the New England states today after the storm's whipping winds and rain did not linger long enough over the Southeast to cause much more than isolated flooding and power outages. Hanna moved quickly inland after cruising ashore overnight with winds... Read full story »

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