News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti
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News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti after deadly earthquake
In our news wrap Tuesday, Tropical Storm Grace swept through Haiti, increasing suffering after Saturday's deadly earthquake. After crossing Haiti, forecasters say it will grow into a hurricane as it heads for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Firefighters in Northern California labored to save a town from the giant Dixie Fire. Maki Kaji — creator of popular number puzzle "Sudoku"— has died at age 69.
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News Wrap: Tropical Storm Grace batters Haiti
Clip: 8/17/2021 | 3m 53sVideo has Closed Captions
In our news wrap Tuesday, Tropical Storm Grace swept through Haiti, increasing suffering after Saturday's deadly earthquake. After crossing Haiti, forecasters say it will grow into a hurricane as it heads for Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Firefighters in Northern California labored to save a town from the giant Dixie Fire. Maki Kaji — creator of popular number puzzle "Sudoku"— has died at age 69.
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