Offshore wind farm wins approval near Cape Cod
The Obama administration approves the Cape Wind project, a $2 billion plan for 130 wind turbines near Cape Cod. Officials say construction could begin this year with power by late 2012, despite lawsuits from tribes and critics worried about views and sacred sites.
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Florida governor may leave GOP for independent bid
Florida Governor Charlie Crist plans to run as an independent for the U S Senate, three confidants say, creating a three way race with Marco Rubio and Kendrick Meek. Crist has not confirmed the move publicly and could announce from St. Petersburg at 5 p m. local time.
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Coast Guard plans oil spill burn near Gulf Coast
Crews will use hand flare torches to ignite sections of the Gulf spill about 20 miles offshore. A 500 foot oil boom will corral thousands of gallons for burning for about one hour as up to 42,000 gallons a day leak from the Deepwater Horizon site. Eleven workers are missing and presumed dead.
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