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Typhoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China with strong winds, rain

BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm hours after making landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China.

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What happened Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China.
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CenterTyphoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China with strong winds, rain

CBS News World · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTyphoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China

Pittsburgh Tribune Review · Center-right · News report

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jul 12, 2:24 PM

Typhoon Bavi weakens but still brings strong winds and rain to China

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BEIJING — Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm hours after making landfall in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, but was still bringing days of strong winds and heavy rain to pa...

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CBS News WorldNews report · Jul 12, 1:47 PM

Typhoon Bavi weakens but still lashes China with strong winds, rain

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Typhoon Bavi weakened Sunday to a tropical storm but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to parts of China.

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