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Disasters

More oil gushing into Gulf after problem with cap

Tens of thousands of gallons more oil gushed into the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday after an undersea robot bumped a venting system, forcing BP to remove the cap that had been containing some of the crude.

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Judge who nixed drilling ban has oil investments

Judge who nixed drilling ban has oil investments

The Louisiana judge who struck down the Obama administration's six-month ban on deepwater oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico has reported extensive investments in the oil and gas industry, according to financial disclosure reports. He's also a new member of a secret national security court.

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Wadena putting the pieces back together

Wadena putting the pieces back together

In the next few days, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are expected to assess the damage from last Thursday's tornadoes. The storms caused a lot of property damage. They also killed three people. Governor Tim Pawlenty says he expects to ask for a disaster declaration for about half a dozen counties in northern and southern Minnesota. That will likely include Wadena County, where a tornado plowed through the city of Wadena. Reporter Tom Robertson discussed the latest with Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Crann.
by Tom Robertson

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La. companies ask judge to end drilling moratorium

La. companies ask judge to end drilling moratorium

Companies that ferry people and supplies to offshore oil rigs asked a federal judge Monday to lift a six-month moratorium on new deepwater drilling projects imposed in the aftermath of the massive Gulf spill.

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After the storm in Alden, Minn.

After the storm in Alden, Minn.

On June 17, 2010, nearly 40 tornados were reported across the state of Minnesota. One of those twisters tore through the Zeller family farm in Alden.
by Nikki Tundel

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