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Gustav Only Sideswipes New Orleans

Monday, September 1st, 2008

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Associated Press

A weaker-than-expected hurricane swirled into Lousiana's Cajun country Monday.

The hurricane has lost some intensity once it hit land, coming ashore as a Category 2 with 110 mph winds and quickly dropping to a Category 1.

Mayor Nagin says residents may be able to return as early as Wednesday. Latest updates here.

*all times Eastern

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