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Retired hurricane names enter hall of infamy
Don Kirkman reports the National Weather Service has retired 32 powerful hurricanes, banning names like Agnes Camille Allen and Debbie to avoid confusion. The piece lists historic storms from 1900 Galveston to 1935 Labor Day and names slated for use in the current season such as Ana Bob Claudette Danny Elena Fabian Gloria Henri Isabel Juan Kate Larry Mindy Nicholas Odette Peter Rose Sam Teresa Victor Wanda.
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