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First Katrina, Then BP: Life in the Gulf's Unluckiest Town

By Laura ParkerAug 27th 2010 – 6:32AM
Mario Tama, Getty Images

Mario Tama, Getty Images

CHALMETTE, La. (Aug. 27) -- The sleek Bell helicopter, one of the perks BP is making available to cranky officials whose coastlines it oiled, lifts off from the lawn in front of the St. Bernard Parish government complex, tilts toward the Gulf of Mexico and flies straight into the thunderheads of Tropical Depression 5. The...

Remaining Gulf Spill Still Bigger Than Exxon Valdez

By Laura ParkerAug 5th 2010 – 7:07AM
Gerald Herbert, AP

Gerald Herbert, AP

(Aug. 5) -- On Day 107, it seemed the news from the Gulf of Mexico couldn't be better. Not only did BP's "static kill" finally seal its runaway well, but then came a report that most of the spilled oil has vanished. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists announced that 74 percent of the oil that...

craig taffaro News From the Web

  • 05/05/12 Driver Accused Bicyclist In Attack Source: ABC - WGNO 26 - New Orleans LA When a WGNO News crew tried to speak with a man who accused a bicyclist of sucker punching him, they found out they weren't welcome at his home.
  • 04/18/12 St. Bernard Parish president announces layoffs, blames... Source: NOLA.com - New Orleans LA Speaking to the St. Bernard Parish Council and public on Tuesday, St. Bernard Parish President Dave Peralta used his pulpit to scold former Parish President Craig Taffaro administration's practices.

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