Memories of the Cod Wars of the 1970s show how hard Iceland has been prepared to fight in the past, with mid-sea collisions resulting in damaged boats.

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The Ventura County blaze, which was expected to reach the Pacific Ocean, crossed the scenic Pacific Coast Highway that separates the Santa Monica Mountains from the sea, and small fires damaged a military firing range, a Navy spokeswoman said.

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At least 1, 000 homes were damaged or destroyed as the sea surge moved into the city, witnesses said.

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Officials at the New York Aquarium, which was damaged by superstorm Sandy, said the Coney Island institution would reopen in late spring, when a new sea-lion demonstration also will have its debut.

WSJ: Aquarium Reopening in Spring After Repairs