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Subtropical Storm Ernesto Forms over the Atlantic

by Associated Press

   MIAMI, FLA --

   The U.S. National Hurricane Center says the storm's maximum sustained
   winds Wednesday are near 40 mph (65 kph) with some additional
   strengthening possible over the next day.

   Ernesto is centered about 695 miles (1,120 kilometers) southeast of
   Canada's Cape Race, Newfoundland, and is moving north near 8 mph (13
   kph).
   The storm does not currently pose a threat to any land.