Oil Trouble Deepens as Lake Pontchartrain Faces Spill
Gulf oil from a ruptured well threatens Lake Pontchartrain north of New Orleans with tar balls and sheen driven by Hurricane Alex. Authorities close eastern fishing zones while barges and booms try to block incursions. offshore skimmers and a massive relief ship, plus a Navy blimp, face weather delays.
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Hawaii governor vetoes civil unions bill in Hawaii
Governor Linda Lingle vetoed the civil unions measure on the final day to sign or veto. The bill would have extended rights and benefits of marriage to same sex and opposite sex couples without recognizing marriage. Supporters and opponents reacted with chants and statements on civil rights and traditional marriage.
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Climategate inquiry clears scientists but flags openness
London AP report says former U.K. official Muir Russell found no evidence of dishonesty or corruption in the e mails stolen from the University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit. It criticizes researchers for not sharing data promptly with critics while affirming their overall rigor and honesty.
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