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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.
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)

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.

• PHOTOS: Tropical Storm Gustav


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