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Document: BP didn’t plan for major oil spill
MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER – British Petroleum downplayed the possibility of a catastrophic accident at an offshore rig that exploded, causing the worst U.S. spill in decades along the Gulf coast and endangering shoreline habitat. In its 52-page exploration plan and environmental impact analysis for the well, BP suggested it... »
Arizona deputy wounded in desert shootout found
PHOENIX – Authorities in southern Arizona have found a deputy wounded in a shootout with suspected drug smugglers after a frantic hour-long desert search. Pinal County sheriff’s Lt. Tamatha Villar says the deputy suffered a superficial wound to his abdomen after being shot with an AK-47 assault rifle Friday afternoon.... »
Oil rig overturns in La.; no leaks detected
MORGAN CITY, La. – Officials say an oil drilling rig on its way to a scrap yard has overturned in Louisiana. No injuries have been reported. The overturned rig is unrelated to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that threatens the coast’s fragile ecosystem. The Coast Guard said Friday that... »
National ID Card Included In Democratic Immigration Bill
Democrats pushed forward on an immigration overhaul on Thursday evening with no Republican support, as Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) continues to hold out, arguing that the divisive issue will make progress on climate change legislation impossible. The Senate is also in the middle of debating Wall Street reform, which is expected... »
Arizona Immigration Law Causes Fury, But Will It Ever See The Light Of Day?
Immigration reform is back in the news, thanks to a law recently passed in Arizona, which gives enforcement officials the power to make “reasonable searches” of anyone suspected of being in the country illegally. Arizona’s illegal immigrant population stands at 460,000, according to statistics from the Department of Homeland ... »