Key Facts About Guam, the Center of U.S.-North Korea Tension

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Hagatna, Guam (AP) -- The North Korean army's announcement that it is examining operational plans for attacking Guam after rising tensions with President Donald Trump has brought more global attention to the tiny U.S. territory in the Pacific than it has had in decades. Here is a rundown on the island and it strategic importance.

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