Earl's path along northeast is not well-worn
By SETH BORENSTEIN 2010-09-02T21:48:16ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Pushed by an ill-timed trough of low pressure, Hurricane Earl is heading uncomfortably close to an area relatively few hurricanes tend to go: the Northeast coastline.... hosted.ap.org |
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