Post-spill rules slow Gulf shallow water drilling pace
An Associated Press analysis shows deepwater moratorium remains, but shallow Gulf drilling is stagnating as new rules force costly spill-response plans and worst-case estimates. Only about four in ten shallow-water permit applications were approved June through August, with industry voices warning on layoffs and delayed activity.
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American woman freed by Iran expresses gratitude and humility
Sarah Shourd, 32, freed from Iran after a year jailed on humanitarian grounds, thanks President Ahmadinejad and Iranian officials before boarding a flight to Oman. Iran links her release to health reasons while two other Americans, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, remain jailed on spying charges.
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