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Healthy food at low price is difficult goal for grocer in Detroit

When Whole Foods, "the world's leader in organic and natural foods" with 360 stores, opened a store in Detroit in June 2013, top executives said they wanted to reach "all of Detroit" with lower prices and to encourage healthier diets.

Fifteen longform food stories in one serving

At Eater, features editor Helen Rosner lists "The year's 15 best longform food stories,"for those who want to gorge on a topic. There are two stories from Louisiana, one about gumbo and the other about a New Orleans dive bar.

Senior House Republicans are challenged on the right

The New York Times says GOP leaders in the House, including Majority Leader Eric Cantor and six committee chairs, face Tea Party challengers in the primary elections.