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Looming budget cuts imperil National Park system

Global Politics

With the sequestration budget cuts coming quickly, there are countless examples of how the budget cuts will have real world consequences. The National Park Service, advocates say, will be forced to greatly reduce operations to cope with mandated cuts.

FoodCorps grows food for education and change

Memphis, Tennessee, braces for Mississippi flooding

Global Politics

The Civil Rights Movement Comes of Age

Was Mississippi Killing a Hate Crime?

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Memphis Braces for Mississippi Flooding

Environment

Memphis is the next place to be hit by the 100-year flood racing south down the Mississippi. About 1,300 households have been evacuated so far, and 500 people have gone to shelters set up around the city in preparation for the crest expected Tuesday.

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Fiat-Chrysler to announce five-year plan

Development & Education

The CEO of Fiat-Chrysler, Sergio Marchionne, is scheduled to make a major announcement charting his five-year plan for the struggling car maker. Wes Lutz, owner of a Michigan Dodge dealership, knows nothing about what will be in today’s announcement.

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