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BP well 'poses no further risk'. Louisiana
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Earl weakens as it nears US coast. North Carolina
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Hurricane prompts evacuations. North Carolina
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Obama hails spirit of New Orleans 
US President has paid tribute to the people of New Orleans, five years to the day after Hurricane Katrina destroyed large parts of the city
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BP accused of hiding oil rig data |
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Gulf oil spreads east on sea floor. Louisiana
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Majority of BP spill 'dealt with' 
Louisiana: Almost three-quarters of the oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico has been cleaned up or broken down by natural forces
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BP starts 'static kill' on well Louisiana: BP has started the 'static kill' of its leaking Gulf of Mexico oil well, a step towards permanently sealing it
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BP ready to plug 'biggest leak'. Louisiana
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Gulf oil cleanup chief details plans |
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| Jul.27 |
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BP ousts CEO Hayward  United Kingdom: Tony Hayward will step down amid ongoing outrage over the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and will be replaced by American Robert Dudley
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BP set to announce record loss. United Kingdom
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BP boss Hayward 'negotiates exit'. United Kingdom
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| Jul.24 |
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Oil spill vessels return to site Louisiana: Ships involved in the effort to secure BP's blown-out oil well are preparing to resume work after a tropical storm weakened
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| Jul.23 |
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Oil workers set to leave as storm nears. Louisiana
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| Jul.22 |
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Storm forces ships off spill site Louisiana: Dozens of ships in the Gulf of Mexico have been ordered to leave the site of the BP spill by the US government as Tropical Storm Bonnie gathers pace
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| Jul.19 |
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Leaks near BP well may be natural. Louisiana
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| Jul.18 |
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Seepage detected at oil spill site Louisiana: Government says testing has revealed that there is a 'detected seep a distance from the well'
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US seeks BP well cap release plan. Washington
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Recapped Gulf oil well continues to hold. Louisiana
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| Jul.17 |
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BP extends testing of capped oil well. Louisiana
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BP oil well 'withstands pressure' Louisiana: Tests on BP's newly capped Gulf of Mexico well show pressure has been building up slightly as hoped with no signs of leakage
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Capped well not leaking, BP says |
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BP says oil has stopped leaking Louisiana: BP says it has temporarily stopped oil flowing into the Gulf of Mexico from its leaking well, the first time the flow has stopped since an explosion
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BP fixes leaking cap on oil well |
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Preparations for BP oil well test under way |
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BP delays pressure test on well |
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BP starting pressure test on well Louisiana: BP is starting a key test, expected to last between six and 48 hours, on its leaking Gulf of Mexico well to see if the flow of oil can be shut...
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BP installs new sealing cap on leaking well Louisiana: BP has successfully installed a new cap on the Gulf of Mexico oil well. BP warned the cap efficiency and ability to contain the oil cannot be...
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BP in new attempt to plug oil leak |
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BP in fresh bid to plug oil leak. Louisiana
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Giant skimmer tested at BP oil spill site |
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Hurricane hits Gulf oil clean-up Louisiana: Oil clean-up activities like skimming and controlled burning are halted because of the arrival of Hurricane Alex in the Gulf of Mexico
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Gulf crews keep wary eye on storm |
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| Jun.22 |
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US Gulf oil drilling ban overturned |
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BP told rig safety gear 'broke earlier'. Louisiana
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BP CEO Hayward criticised for yacht trip |
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BP 'strong despite spill setback' |
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Congress tells BP ignored oil well dangers |
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US Congress set to grill BP chief. U.S. Congress
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BP to fund $20bn oil spill payout |
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US oil firms 'not ready' for leak |
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US urges quicker BP oil strategy |
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Floodwaters hit campsites, leave 16 dead
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Oil leak was 'greater than estimated' Louisiana: Scientists estimate the leaking BP oil well in the Gulf of Mexico was releasing 20,000 to 40,000 barrels per day through last week
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Oil spill 'will not harm' UK-US ties |
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| Jun.9 |
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Oil spill spurs sickness in U.S. states |
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Rig survivors: BP ordered shortcut |
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Too soon to be 'pleased' with BP progress |
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BP fits cap but yet to stop leak in Gulf. Louisiana
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Obama cautious on new move to halt leak |
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BP set to lower US oil-spill cap |
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Van der Sloot arrested in Chile Map of Vina del Mar Chile| He's the suspect in a young woman's slaying in Peru and previously considered a suspect in the disappearance of U.S. Natalee Holloway in Aruba | |
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'Well control' problems reported in March |
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Oil leak 'worst US environment disaster' | Washington: White House energy adviser Carol Browner: The Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the worst environmental disaster the US has faced | |
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'Top kill' BP operation to halt oil leak fails |
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| May.28 |
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Obama to triple oil response manpower |
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| May.27 |
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Work resumes to plug US oil well Louisiana: BP resumes its operation to plug the Gulf of Mexico oil leak as US President Barack Obama defends his handling of the disaster
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| May.26 |
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BP says 'top kill' plug going to plan |
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| May.24 |
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Feds tell BP to cut use of oil dispersants |
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US toughens talk over Gulf spill |
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| May.23 |
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US warns it may 'push BP aside |
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US oil spill commission takes shape |
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| May.17 |
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Obama to set up oil spill panel |
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BP: scheme to halt US oil leak working well |
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| May.12 |
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Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'. House of Representatives
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| May.10 |
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Oil firms 'set for Senate clash' |
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| May.8 |
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Setback in oil containment bid. Louisiana
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| May.4 |
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Funnel plan to battle Gulf spill |
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Obama's sombre oil leak warning |
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Weather hampers oil slick clean-up. Louisiana
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| Apr.30 |
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Air Force to spray chemicals on slick |
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| Apr.29 |
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Oil reaches coast in US disaster Louisiana: Up to 5,000 barrels of oil a day are spilling into the water. Oil has started washing ashore on the Gulf Coast from a leaking offshore well
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| Apr.28 |
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New leak found in Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Louisiana
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Efforts to stop leak after oil rig explosion Louisiana: Officials found oil was leaking from the well Deepwater Horizon. Rescuers suspended the search for 11 people missing
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Tornado leaves 10 dead amid destruction |
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Oil spill after blast on oil rig| Louisiana: A 'catastrophic' explosion aboard an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico engulfed the drilling platform in flames. At least 11 missing after blast. Massive oil spill is the largest offshore spill in U.S. hist... | |
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Mickelson seals third Masters win |
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Saints upset Colts in Super Bowl |
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Candidate virus for H1N1 vaccine arrives |
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Ten die in shooting spree Alabama: In a series of shootings across two towns in at least four separate shooting incidents. The gunman killed himself
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Plot to assassinate Barack Obama |
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McCain, Obama trade blows on economy. Tennessee
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McCain and Obama spar in first debate Presidential rivals have attacked each other over foreign policy and the economy, in their first debate
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Mayor fears city too weary to flee Ike |
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Gustav evacuees urged to stay away |
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Gustav slams into Gulf Coast |
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Hundreds of thousands flee coast. New Orleans
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City declares storm curfew |
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New Orleaners told to flee Gustav |
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Obama wins North Carolina vote |
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South Carolina delivers big win for Obama |
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Mega Millions sets new world record |
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Soul star James Brown dies at 73 |
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US carries out 1,000th execution |
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Rescuers comb wetlands after Rita |
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Storm overcomes levee |
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Massive traffic jams as Texans flee Rita |
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Bush vows 'biggest relief effort' |
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Police hunt for dead |
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US emergency aid chief sidelined |
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Flood survivors expelled by force. New Orleans
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Flood survivors 'must leave city' |
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Residents return |
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House-to-house rescues under way |
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Thousands of deaths predicted |
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Massive airlift rescues thousands New Orleans: Survivors of Hurricane Katrina are being taken to safety in what is being called the largest-ever airlift in the country
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'Desperate SOS' for city. New Orleans
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Up to 60,000 trying to flee city |
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City evacuations under way |
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'Up to 80' dead in hurricane |
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Dozens feared dead after storm |
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Hurricane Katrina lashes coast Map of http%3A%2F%2Fnews.bbc.co.uk%2F2%2Fshared%2Fspl%2Fhi%2Famericas%2F05%2Fkatrina%2Fhtml%2Fdefault.stm Louisiana New Orleans: 1,836 people lost their lives in the hurricane and in the subsequent floods
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City evacuated as storm nears |
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Katrina now Category 5. New Orleans
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Defendant overpowers deputy, kills 3 |
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G8 summit ends with show of unity. US Georgia
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G8 leaders gather for US summit |
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Tiger owner of all majors |
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South Carolina lowered Confederate flag |
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