Can the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?
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Can the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?

Officials hope an Olympic Village can transform a Paris suburb known for poverty and crime. But big plans have failed before.
A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline
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A City Built on Steel Tries to Reverse Its Decline

Gary, Ind., home of U.S. Steel’s largest mill, is seeking a fresh economic start under a new mayor determined to draw new businesses and residents.