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The Philippines Braces for Typhoon Hagupit

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459981930?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1417822363894Charism SAYAT/AFP/Getty Images(MANILA, Philippines) — The Philippines is bracing for the powerful Typhoon Hagupit.

With winds gusting over 140 miles an hour, the typhoon is expected to hit Saturday near the eastern city of Taclopan, where Typhoon Haiyan killed thousands a year ago.

In preparation, flights have been cancelled, ports have been closed, and thousands of people are relocating.


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