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Drilling Moratorium

Today, “BP has placed a new cap atop the Gulf oil well that could allow it to capture all the crude that’s leaking from the well. However, it still must run tests on whether the cap can withstand the pressure of oil pushing up from below the seafloor.” Video after the break.

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Houston Transtar Offering Real-Time Traffic Maps

Just about everyone knows about Google Maps, but what if you’re looking for something a bit more detailed. The Houston Transtar has you covered, with its new real-time traffic map. It lists everything from red light cameras to road closures, incidents and more. Click here to try it out now.

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Russian Spies Found Going Undercover in US

Ten Russian spies “have been arrested for allegedly serving as secret agents of the Russian government with the goal of penetrating U.S. government policymaking circles; the Justice Department announced the arrests Monday in the multiyear investigation.” Video after the break. “You were sent to USA for long-term service trip. Your education, bank accounts, car, house—all [...]

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Hurricane Alex 2010 Update

According to Weather.com, “Alex should become a hurricane Tuesday, possibly as early as midday. On its current forecast track Alex should make landfall Wednesday night, either in northeast Mexico or the lower Gulf Coast of Texas.” Video after the break. Heavy rain and flooding are possible over the western Yucatan Peninsula and southern Mexico through [...]

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Crib Recall 2010 Might be Largest Ever

Today, “the government announced a recall of more than two million cribs — a recall that affects seven companies.” This just might be the largest crib recall ever, which involves “seven companies including Evenflo, Child Craft and the maker of the Babi Italia line.” Video after the break. The cribs involved in this set of [...]

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