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Relief Tunnel Should Reach Blown-Out Well by Weekend

NEW ORLEANS (July 21) -- Three months into the disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the federal government's spill chief says a relief tunnel should finally reach BP's broken well by the weekend, meaning the gusher could be snuffed for good within two weeks. After several days of concern about the well's stability and the...

BP Oil Spill Update: Static Kill Explained, 3 More Burning Questions Answered

(July 20) -- As we enter the third month of the BP oil spill, reports from BP and Incident Commander Thad Allen seem for the first time -- dare we say it -- positive (or at least not entirely disquieting). Still, there remain some questions about just how well the various operations are proceeding underwater. To answer...

British PM Meets Obama: The Key Talking Points

LONDON (July 20) -- British Prime Minister David Cameron makes his first official U.S. visit today. Behind closed doors, he and President Barack Obama are expected to engage in blunt, tough talks on everything from the BP oil leak to the war in Afghanistan. Here are the key talking points that will dominate this...

Seep Detected Near BP Well: What Could It Mean for Oil Spill Capping Efforts?

(July 19) -- A mysterious seep detected near the BP well has the government on edge and investors nervous: It could indicate that the Macondo well is damaged in places other than the well head, causing additional oil and gas leaks. The government has allowed the new containment cap to stay on today as tests continue, but...

Other Things Saved by Plumbers

(July 16) -- All hail the plumber. After reports that a plumber's sketch may have provided the inspiration for BP and U.S. Coast Guard engineers to finally come up with a way to stop the Deepwater Horizon well from gushing oil into the Gulf of Mexico, Surge Desk put in a call to UA Plumbers Local Union 78 in Los Angeles...