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BP files suit against Transocean for $40 billion over oil spill

BP files suit against Transocean for $40 billion over oil spill

Lawsuit accuses Transocean of causing last year's deadly blowout in the Gulf of Mexico that led to the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history.

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Japan disaster is felt by St. Jude Medical

The books and employees of the maker of pacemakers and artificial heart valves feel the effects of earthquake and tsunami.
by Martin Moylan

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Newsmaker: The Gulf oil spill, one year later

Newsmaker: The Gulf oil spill, one year later

A year ago today, an explosion at the Deepwater Horizon oil rig sent oil spilling into the Gulf of Mexico. Midmorning looks at how the spill has affected the health of the Gulf of Mexico.

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Day of remembrance: 1 year after Gulf oil disaster

Day of remembrance: 1 year after Gulf oil disaster

Relatives of some of the 11 men who died aboard the Deepwater Horizon oil rig are flying over the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, back to the epicenter of the worst offshore oil spill in the nation's history.

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A year later, the Gulf Coast is returning to normal

A year later, the Gulf Coast is returning to normal

In the wake of the BP oil spill, questions remain: Will the fishing industry recover? Will the environment bounce back? Will the public accept more deep-water drilling?

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Plane carrying first lady has close call with cargo jet

While there apparently was little risk to Michelle Obama, the episode puts the FAA back into the spotlight.
by Joan Lowy

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Soudan mine fire caused by maintenance work

Soudan mine fire caused by maintenance work

Sparks caused by workers in the elevator shaft replacing some of the steel sheathing that lines the lower levels of the shaft caused small pieces of wood to smolder and then burn.
by Stephanie Hemphill

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Report: Sparks probably caused Soudan mine fire

A report says sparks produced during maintenance work probably caused last month's fire at Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower, Minn.

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China faces the threat of its own Fukushima

China faces the threat of its own Fukushima

At least 32 plants in operation or under construction in Asia are at risk of one day being hit by a tsunami, nuclear experts and geologists warn.

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