The federal official leading the Gulf oil spill cleanup said Friday a new containment cap and an additional ship collecting oil could effectively contain the spill in the next three days.
New Cap, Ships Could Contain Gulf Leak By Monday
Los Angeles Times - Top News, Los Angeles Times
Fri, 07/09/2010 - 11:37am
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