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 A farmers market is one of the attractions at Slow Food Nation, a conference this weekend in San Francisco that focuses on social, political and environmental aspects of food. (By Eric Risberg -- Associated Press)
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William M. Arkin writes about national and homeland security affairs. Arkin is a former military intelligence analyst and author of more than ten books on the military.
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As Auto Jobs Vanish, Rust Spreads in Mich.
Census shows Michigan was the only state seeing spike in poverty rate last year. Problem has spread from cities to affluent suburbs.
New Orleans Prepares For Hurricane Gustav
Officials and residents hope the lessons learned three years ago during Hurricane Katrina will avert the chaos that followed.
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Lawyer for Detroit Mayor Seeks to Delay Hearing (Post, August 30, 2008; Page A08)
Democratic Candidates Begin Touring Rust Belt: Campaign Caught Off Guard by McCain's Pick (Post, August 30, 2008; Page A10)
WITNESSES TO A HISTORIC MOMENT: At the Very Top of Invesco Field, Feeling More Than a Mile High (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A01)
Sea-Ice Melt Imperils Native Economy (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A02)
Preparing for Mass Exodus (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A03)
U.S.: Airstrike Did Not Kill 90 Afghan Civilians (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A04)
Jury Acquits Ex-Marine in Iraqis' Deaths (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A04)
Suicide on the Brink of Release: Families, Attorneys Push to Hold Guantanamo Officials Liable (Post, August 29, 2008; Page A05)
Scientists Reprogram Cells, Add to Debate: Advance Stirs Up Debate on Embryos (Post, August 28, 2008; Page A01)
U.S. to Hand Over Security in Anbar: Move Frees More Marines for Afghanistan (Post, August 28, 2008; Page A03)
Plan for Milton Friedman Institute Sparks Outcry (Post, August 28, 2008; Page A03)
Only a Two-Page 'Note' Governs U.S. Military in Afghanistan (Post, August 28, 2008; Page A07)
Jesse Jackson: 'This Is Barack's Moment': For the Longtime Convention Speaker, A Supporting Role (Post, August 28, 2008; Page A26)
Biden Accepts VP Nomination After Rousing Speech by Bill Clinton (Post, August 27, 2008; 10:37 PM)
