Huge cyclone slams into India's coast, and it's already a killer
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Millions flee as monster cyclone churns toward India and Bangladesh
Cyclone Amphan is expected to slam the countries' coastlines with high winds, a massive storm surge and torrential rains.
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Indian police say avid cyclist Paul Littlejohn's death was a "clear cut" accident in the hills around Gandipet Lake, so no investigation is planned.
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