Typhoon Champi becomes a dangerous Category 4 storm as it approaches Guam

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October 17, 2026 at 12:48 p.m. UTC

By Associated Press

MIAMI — Typhoon Champi becomes a dangerous Category 4 storm as it approaches Guam.

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