This latest hurricane, Gustav, has brought back the dread the Fontenot family felt when they were forced to evacuate New Orleans. ...more

September 1, 2008

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September 1, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Democrats in town to staff an aggressive "war room" operation during the GOP convention have instead laid down their arms as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the Gulf Coast. ...more

September 1, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Their political celebration muted by Hurricane Gustav, disappointed delegates to the Republican National Convention could do little Monday but await the outcome of the storm before gauging its further impact on their four-day gathering. ...more

September 1, 2008

ST. PAUL, Minn. - With Hurricane Gustav surging toward the Gulf Coast, the time for contentious politics at the GOP convention is over. Now, it's time for ... more subtle politics. ...more

September 1, 2008

Global warming has probably made Hurricane Gustav a bit stronger and wetter, some top scientists said Sunday, but the specific connection between climate change and stronger hurricanes remains an issue of debate. ...more

September 1, 2008

John McCain and Republicans on Sunday significantly toned down their big presidential nominating bash here, a week normally characterized by silly political hats, feisty partisan rhetoric and celebration. ...more

September 1, 2008

Hurricane Gustav's threat to the Gulf Coast halted about 15 percent of U.S. oil refining capacity Sunday, though for now pump prices have not risen dramatically. ...more

September 1, 2008

Before Hurricane Gustav made its approach toward the Louisiana coastline today, it had begun casting winds and waves that were felt Sunday in Florida. ...more

September 1, 2008

Two friends from Sebring were among thousands rushing out of the Big Easy as Hurricane Gustav approached Louisiana. ...more

September 1, 2008