Super typhoon slams into Taiwan

A super typhoon is heading toward Taiwan, with record-setting winds predicted. The typhoon hasn’t lost momentum like typhoons typically do before hitting Taiwan because its highly unusual trajectory has avoided the islands in the Philippines. Classes and work are canceled in Taipei, and many other parts of the island. Host Marco Werman speaks with reporter Ashish Valentine in Taipei.

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