NOAA says oil spill mostly gone in gulf study
The U S government reported that about 70 percent of spilled Gulf oil vanished through natural processes and cleanup, with 52.7 million gallons left from the 172 million gallon spill. Critics called the findings cautious spin, warning oil remains a long term threat to wildlife and ecosystems.
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Associated Press
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Ed Overton
Louisiana State University
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Nature
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Mud Crush Seals BP Gulf Well After Deepwater Horizon
The plug was sealed by a crush of mud after the offshore rig explosion. Government warnings kept the well considered not dead as cement and mud must be pumped from the bottom. Obama called the containment effort near completion amid lingering Gulf Coast doubts. BP said 2300 barrels of mud forced the oil down to its source, the NOAA report suggested most oil is degrading or contained.
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Inmate Escape Exposes Arizona Prison Lax Security Flaws
Three violent inmates escaped from the Kingman private medium security prison in Arizona after slipping from dorms and slicing fences with wire cutters. The incident drew scrutiny of classification, contractor oversight, and potential staff involvement as fugitives remained at large days into the manhunt.
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