Atlanta News
- What Hurricane Gustav Learned From Katrina
Hurricane Gustav is opening old wounds in Louisiana. But gun-shy residents' reactions to the threat could be a good thing. Madeleine Brand talks to Kenneth Padgett, Jefferson Parish director of emergency services, about how they're preparing for a possible disaster three years after Hurricane Katrina. - Anticipating Obama With A Debate Team
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama will be giving his big speech on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous I Have a Dream speech, meaning the stakes are extremely high. We visit with a local speech and debate team in Denver to see what they are looking for.
- Stage Is Set as Obama Preps for Mile-high Stadium Speech
Sen. Barack Obama will aim to give voice to his personal story and political goals as he tells a crowd of 75,000 in a Denver stadium how he would lead as president. - Economy Grows Faster Than Predicted in Second Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a faster-than-predicted pace this spring, spurred by growing exports abroad and a tax rebate at home, new figures show.
- Private firms eyeing public projects
Cities and states need an estimated $1.5 trillion to fix crumbling bridges, roads and utility plants. Taxpayers traditionally have paid for those kinds of projects. But governments are heading for Wall Street to get the job done. John Dimsdale reports. - Gulf Coast waits for Gustav's next move
The latest forecast calls for Tropical Storm Gustav to make landfall on the Gulf Coast Monday morning. Kai Ryssdal talks with oil worker Buddy Bollfrass about how oil companies are getting ready.
