The 100-year-old Union Station today is a thriving transportation hub, a shopping mall and one of Washington's most visited sites with more than 32 million people passing through a year - a far cry from just three decades ago.
What tends to happen during tough economic times: Known by economists as the "superstar effect," shoppers converge on the same, mainstream products, entertainment and maybe even pets.
Some industries have been slipping in their focus on the customer.
The maker of Snickers bars and M&Ms candies says it is raising prices on various items to offset the higher costs of raw materials, packaging and energy.
Low water levels on the Mississippi River are causing problems, just weeks after one of the worst floods ever on Ol' Miss.
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