Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Army Base Faces 'Marathon of Recovery' After Rogue Waves (Daily Rundown by Newser)

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January 24, 2024
 
The Big Rundown
Powerful rogue waves slammed into a remote Pacific island that's home to a major US military installation on Saturday, causing extensive damage that could take months to repair, according to an Army statement. Keep reading
 
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