Hurricane Gustav approaches the U.S.

Hurricane Gustav churns through Caribbean
In this satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Tropical Storm Gustav churns through the Caribbean at 14:15 GMT August 29, 2008.
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Hurricane Gustav approaches the U.S. on track to strike New Orleans sometime next week.

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