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The cap on the damaged BP oil well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico is now keeping up to 462,000 gallons of oil a day from leaking into the ...

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Keystone XL pipeline to be delayed
TransCanada Corp. says the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline will be in service months later than expected and cost more than its current $5.3 billion price-tag as it continues to await U.S. government approval. TransCanada had been sticking to its late 2014 or early 2015 start-up target, but the regulatory process has dragged on. More
Drivers benefit as oil prices drop sharply
A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive. It's a relief to motorists and business owners and a positive development for the economy. More
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Exxon CEO's Compensation Rises to $40.2 Million
Exxon Mobil said CEO Rex Tillerson's total compensation rose 15% last year to $40.2 million. More
Could cow manure be the future of green energy?
The next time you drive past a farm and smell cow manure, here's something to think about while you're holding your nose. The stinky stuff could someday be an inexpensive source for fueling your car and powering your home... The process of turning the waste into natural gas by using what are called anaerobic digesters, has become much more efficient. More

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Four Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Alabama Coast
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Crews complete cleanup of diesel oil spill at Silver Bay Marina
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May 23, Bonnie and Clyde shot and killed
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Coast Guard, State Agencies Launch Probe as Oil Pollution Hits Oregon and Washington Coasts
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Coast Guard rescues man with health issues from oil tanker
A U.S. Coast Guard aircrew from Astoria rescued a 42-year-old man experiencing stroke-like symptoms on Friday. The man was a crew member on board an oil tanker about 200 miles southwest of Astoria.
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