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Published July 21, 2010, 12:00 AM

Oil Spill


In this image taken from video provided by BP PLC at 15:47 p.m. CDT, a remotely operated vehicle maneuvers around the containment stack at the site of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Monday, July 19, 2010. Oil and gas are leaking from the cap on BP's ruptured oil well, but federal officials intend to leave the cork in place for now. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen says Monday afternoon that the leaks are so far not a major concern. (AP Photo/BP PLC)
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