Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week
Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday and could become a major storm this week, forecasters said. The cyclone's center was at far out sea and was not threatening land.
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Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific, could be a major storm this week(opens original report in a new tab)ABC NewsTier B
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific(opens original report in a new tab)It could become a major storm this week, forecasters say. — ABC News
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