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Efforts to cap oil well put on hold

NEW ORLEANS--- The last steps in the effort to permanently cap a blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico will have to wait. Crews from BP and the Coast Guard decided to stop drilling yesterday for a few days, even before a storm system moving through...... Full story

BP's blown well could be permanently sealed by Friday

NEW ORLEANS - BP and government officials say as early as Friday, the relief well that's being drilled could link up with the blown-out well beneath the floor of the Gulf of Mexico. Once that happens, engineers will pour in mud and cement from the...... Full story

Only one quarter of oil left in Gulf

WASHINGTON - Federal scientists say about one-quarter of the BP oil that spilled out of its broken well remains. A new government report says nearly three-quarters of the oil, more than 152 million gallons, has either been collected at the well by...... Full story

Gulf crews hope to wrap up kill-attempt tests

HOUSTON - BP engineers hope soon to finish testing the blown-out Gulf of Mexico oil well to determine whether it can begin pumping mud down its throat in hopes of choking it for good. Engineers plan to probe the busted blowout preventer with an...... Full story

Letters to BP

CBS 12 followed through with its promise and sent your letter to BP to Doug Suttles, COO of BP.... Full story

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