Five dead as tornadoes hit Plains states
Violent storms in the southern Plains killed five people and injured dozens as tornadoes tore through Oklahoma and Kansas. In Oklahoma City two fatalities were reported, with three in Cleveland County. Dozens were hurt, while thousands lost power. rescue teams faced hazards from gas leaks, downed lines, and debris.
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Oklahoma
Kansas
Jamie Keyes
Oklahoma City
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management
Jerry Lojka
Cleveland County
Patrick Stewart
Cecil Clay
Senate hearings spark oil spill blame game in Congress
Congress opens hearings on the Gulf Coast oil spill with BP Transocean and Halliburton executives trading blame. BP's Lamar McKay points to a failed fail safe while Transocean's Steven Newman argues BP set the drilling plan and controlled operations. Halliburton stresses workmanship per BP specs as crews seek to cap the well. Interior seeks agency split for MMS duties amid investigations.
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Deepwater Horizon
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Lamar McKay
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Transocean Ltd
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Transocean
Steven Newman
Newman
Halliburton Inc
Halliburton
Tim Probert
Coast Guard
Interior Department
Minerals Management Service
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