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    BP Finally Makes Some Progress on Slowing Spill

    For the first time, BP has been able to siphon up some of the crude oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico.  It is not a final solution, but the company says, “everyone’s encouraged now.”

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For the first time, BP has been able to siphon up some of the crude oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. It is not a final solution, but the company says, “everyone’s encouraged now.”

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    Fear and Loathing as Well as Praise for Arizona
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    2. 7:47Fear, Loathing and Huzzahs for Arizona's Immigration Law
    3. 44:07Iran Offers to Ship Uranium to Turkey - What Does It Mean for Sanctions Talks?
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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Fear and Loathing as Well as Praise for Arizona
    1. 0:00BP Finally Makes Some Progress on Slowing Spill You’re reading this
    2. 7:47Fear, Loathing and Huzzahs for Arizona's Immigration Law
    3. 44:07Iran Offers to Ship Uranium to Turkey - What Does It Mean for Sanctions Talks?
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