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Category 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii
Hurricane Fausto strengthened into a Category 2 storm today while continuing west across the East Pacific, prompting forecasters to urge Hawaii residents to monitor its progress even as the system is expected to weaken before reaching the islands next week.
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What happenedCategory 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Category 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii". The right frames it as "Hurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands...".
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CenterCategory 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii
Honolulu Star-Advertiser · Center · News report
Right / center-rightHurricane Fausto strengthens into Category 2 storm, expected to approach Hawaiian Islands soon
Category 2 Hurricane Fausto strengthens far from Hawaii
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Hurricane Fausto strengthened into a Category 2 storm today while continuing west across the East Pacific, prompting forecasters to urge Hawaii residents to monitor its progress even as the...
