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A Bucks County mom gave birth to a premature baby on a Caribbean vacation, and a CHOP team flew in to save the day

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Travel

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Tragedies

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Earthquakes

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Weather

Photos: Hurricane Irma devastates Caribbean islands on way to Florida

Communication

Help find Philly sender of message in bottle found on Caribbean island
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Travel

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