New measure is supposed to allow ships to capture all the oil gushing in the Gulf. In this image taken from video provided by BP PLC, the new containment cap is lowered toward the oil spill in the ...

The deadline on BP’s 48-hour trial on a new well cap, 3:25 p.m. EST, has come and gone with no word from the company, the Associated Press is reporting. Is no news good news? Video of the cap shows no ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- Scientists huddled Tuesday to analyze data from the ocean floor as they weigh whether a leaking well cap is a sign BP's broken oil well is buckling. Oil and gas started seeping ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. Ambiguous test results from the blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico kept scientists from ...

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