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- Pelicans, otters, mink along fragile La. islands, marshes in path of oil spill oozing ashore
- Gulf Coast oil spill starts washing ashore, threatens to eclipse even Exxon Valdez disaster
- Oil from massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico washing ashore along the Louisiana coast
- Gulf Coast oil spill moves closer to shore, threatens to eclipse even Exxon Valdez disaster
- After days of lulling assurances, government suddenly says the oil spill is a major crisis
- La. gov declares state of emergency as oil from massive Gulf spill; could reach shore Thursday
- BP official says company has asked for defense dept. help with Gulf oil spill
- Records show Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal agreed with canceling William Ayers’ visit
- White House says oil spill could have impact on plan to expand drilling, climate bill
- La. gov declares state of emergency as oil from massive Gulf spill oozes toward shore
- As disaster in the Gulf expands, BP sheds $26 billion in market value
- Obama rushing disaster, environmental officials and ‘every available resource’ to oil spill
- Obama: Every government resource, possibly including the military, will fight Gulf oil spill
- La. Gov. Jindal declares state of emergency as oil spill threatens fragile coastal ecosystem
- US government sends skimmers, booms, other gear to help contain Gulf of Mexico oil spill
- White House says oil spill could have impact on where expanded drilling will take place
- White House says government’s response to oil spill aggressive, prepared for worst case
- Obama sends top aides to oil spill site
- White House says government helping with Gulf Coast oil cleanup, but BP must pay for it
- Coast Guard: Feds offer to step in to contain massive Gulf oil spill; BP says help welcome
- BP exec says Gulf oil leak may be as much as government’s higher estimate of 5,000 barrels/day
- Company executive says BP welcomes offer of help from US military to end Gulf oil spill
- Ayers draws crowd at University of Wyoming appearance, few protesters and no heckling
- Coast Guard: Feds offer to step in to contain massive Gulf oil spill; leak worse than thought
- Coast Guard: 5 times more oil leaking from well in Gulf of Mexico; BP disputes estimate
- Coast Guard: New oil leak from area where rig exploded, sank in Gulf; spill heads to coast
- Ayers draws crowd at University of Wyoming appearance, few protesters
- Federal judge rules University of Wyoming must allow William Ayers to speak on campus
- Opponents dominate NJ hearing on plan to allow offshore drilling along Eastern Seaboard
- Insurgents attack in Kandahar in south Afghanistan; at least 3 dead, dozens wounded
- Suicide bomber attacks outside Kandahar; Afghan officials say 3 dead, 35 wounded
- Obama calls Miss. governor after deadly tornadoes, discusses oil rig leak
- Federal, state emergency teams surveying damage from Mississippi tornado that killed 10
- Massey: Air samples taken before deadly mine blast didn’t show high levels of explosive gases
- After southern attacks, UN tells 200 Afghan staffers to stay home, pulls out some foreigners
- 3 bombs rock Kandahar; UN tells more than 200 Afghan staffers there to stay home
- UN tells 200-plus Afghan staffers in Kandahar to stay home; pulls out several foreign staffers
- Afghan police say 3 explosions hit Kandahar, target of upcoming US offensive; 2 civilians die
- Afghan police say 2 explosions hit downtown Kandahar; 2 civilians are killed
- Iran marks 30th anniversary of failed 1980 US hostage rescue attempt
- Obama says W.Va. miners killed in explosion lived and died in pursuit of the American dream
- Obama prepares miners’ eulogy linking their lives _ and deaths _ to American dream
- Obama plans eulogy Sunday for 29 workers killed in W.Va. mine explosion
- Rain, choppy seas halt oil sheen cleanup near rig that exploded, sunk off Louisiana coast
- Blast that killed American soldier on Afghan base this week was suicide attack, US says
- South Korea hoists 2nd half of sunken warship from water near disputed sea border with North
- Obama declares 3 Conn. counties as major disaster areas after flooding; federal aid to come
- Oil-rig accidents fed push for new rules before latest blast; search called off for missing 11
- Coast Guard calls off search for 11 workers missing since oil rig blast off La. coast
- Agency became so worried about offshore drilling accidents it moved to create new safety rules
- White House says Louisiana oil rig explosion should not stop plan to expand offshore drilling
- INSIDE WASHINGTON: Mine safety officials ignored warnings that case backlog would grow
- Obamas plan weekend in politically important North Carolina, golf likely on agenda
- APNewsBreak: Coast Guard says blast reported aboard sunken oil rig 3 hours before big fire
- Obama: ‘Every resource needed’ to be devoted to responding to Gulf of Mexico oil rig explosion
- Media-savvy Mississippi white supremacist found dead; Authorities make an arrest
- Burning oil rig sinks in Gulf of Mexico, setting stage for big spill; 11 workers still missing
- NATO troops kill 4 unarmed Afghans, say 2 of the dead were ‘known insurgents’
- White House: Obama will eulogize 29 West Virginia coal miners in memorial service Sunday
- European countries resume some air travel in zones safe from Icelandic volcano’s ash
- Tempers fray as travelers embark on convoluted journeys to get out of Europe
- Polish president, first lady interred in Krakow amid new hopes for thaw with Russia
- Air France says its carried out test flight, KLM says its flights passed through ash safely
- Elaborate funeral Mass held for Polish first couple; some leaders cancel because of ash cloud
- Dutch airline KLM says no damage to plane that flew through ash cloud, wants flights resumed
- KLM says no damage to plane that flew through volcanic ash, wants to resume flights
- Bodies of Polish president, wife, flown to Krakow for traditional-laden burial
- Ash spreads south as Europe air shutdown causes havoc
- Obama cancels trip to Poland for president’s funeral because of dangerous flying conditions
- Spewing anew, volcano keeps Europe land-bound and uncertain of long term under ashy shadow
- Thousands pay homage to Polish plane crash victims
- Icelandic volcano spews more ash overnight, worsening flight problems, travel chaos worldwide
- Volcanic ash cloud sparks more flight disruptions, no end in sight for explosive activity
- Nat’l memorial for Polish plane crash victims; ash causes some to miss Sunday’s state funeral
- Scientists say Iceland volcano activity increases, more travel disruptions feared
- Officials say more than 20 suspected pirates may be transferred to the US for trial
- Former President Clinton alludes to Oklahoma City bombing, says words ‘really do matter’
- Congressional wrangling over benefits programs hits thousands needing flood insurance
- Volcanic ash cloud drifts east and south, flight disruptions get even worse in Europe
- Federal inspectors find 60-plus serious violations at Massey mines after explosion killed 29
- Kaczynski’s family wants state funeral Sunday as planned, even if Poland’s airports stay shut
- Spokesman says the Kaczynski family wants state funeral Sunday as planned despite volcanic ash
- Amid concern over ash and delaying state funeral, Polish investigators examine black boxes
- Amid concerns about ash cloud and state funeral, Polish investigators examine black boxes
- Volcanic ash cloud drifts east, flight disruptions get even worse in Europe
- Obama orders sweeping review of coal mines as report cites preventable gas and dust buildup
- Preliminary report suggests W.Va. mine blast was preventable, faults extensive mine violations
- Obama announces wide-ranging review of mine safety; Says working conditions must be improved
- Obama, worried about working conditions, orders look at mines with troubled safety records
- Body of former leader in exile returns to Poland, security officials prepare for state funeral
- Ash cloud from Icelandic volcano disrupts air traffic across Europe, shuts down Heathrow
- W.Va. gov orders inspections of more than 200 underground mines for combustion risks
- Controversy over burial, crash probe frays unity spawned by death of Polish leaders
- A look at the world leaders who will attend Polish President Lech Kaczynski’s state funeral
- Amid mourning in Poland, lawmakers discuss new elections; world leaders set for state funeral
