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Will 'Top Kill' Prevent a Disaster from Getting Worse?
President Obama will announce new deep-sea oil regulations tomorrow, and Friday he'll visit the Gulf coast for the second time since the spill. Will BP finally have plugged the oil gusher? We get a progress report today on what's called “Top Kill.” Also, retiring the Space Shuttle Atlantis. On Reporter's Notebook, why are 1200 National Guard troops are on their way to the Mexican border?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenPresident Obama will announce new deep-sea oil regulations tomorrow, and Friday he'll visit the Gulf coast for the second time since the spill. Will BP finally have plugged the oil gusher? We get a progress report today on what's called “Top Kill.” Also, retiring the Space Shuttle Atlantis, and a month ago, the Obama Administration said the Mexican border was as secure as it's ever been. So why are 1200 National Guard troops needed to help law enforcement?
Banner image: Helix Q4000 on location of MC 252 as it prepares for "Top Kill" in the Gulf of Mexico, © BP p.l.c.
In this episode
3 storiesRetiring the Space Shuttle Atlantis
The space shuttle Atlantis made what's likely to be its last landing today at Cape Canaveral. Robert Block, space editor for the Orlando Sentinel , called it "a beautiful, bittersweet homecoming," picture perfect and right on time.
Read the story8 minBP Attempts to Plug Well: Endless Oil, Endless Blame
BP is preparing for " Top Kill ," using mud to plug the broken oil well, if it concludes that high pressure won't cause new leaks in a weakened system. The company puts the chance of success between 60 and 70%.
Read the story39 minObama to Send Additional National Guard Troops to the Border
Just a month ago, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano told a Senate committee the US-Mexican border "is as secure as it has ever been." Yesterday, President Obama said that 1200 National Guard troops are on their way to the area. What's changed?
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