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Louisiana eyes Gustav, activates Guard troops
On the eve of Hurricane Katrina's third anniversary, a nervous New Orleans watched Wednesday as another storm threatened to test everything the city has rebuilt, and officials made preliminary plans to evacuate people, pets and hospitals. 8/27/2008 5:43:28 PM
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Bill Clinton to address Democrats
Bill Clinton is to address the US Democratic Party convention - his speech closely watched for signs of his commitment to Barack Obama's campaign. Mr Clinton will be followed by Joe Biden, Barack Obama's running-mate. 8/27/2008 2:20:15 PM
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B.C. health agency may ban deli meat in its facilities
The Vancouver coastal health authority will consider banning deli meats in its hospitals, seniors' homes and care facilities because of the deadly listeria outbreak across the country, a spokesman said Wednesday. 8/27/2008 12:47:07 PM
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Harper's vision for Arctic is Oil and Gas
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has laid bare his government's vision of the Arctic as a resource treasure house to be exploited by Canada, announcing a $100-million fund to kick-start detailed geo-mapping searches for minerals and oil and gas deposits. 8/27/2008 12:35:26 PM
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Ottawa allowing producers to police themselves
Federal inspectors are spending less time on the factory floor and relying more on food producers to monitor themselves. Since March 31, food producers have been conducting their own tests, and writing their own food safety reports, Bob Kingston told CBC. 8/27/2008 12:16:20 PM
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