BP oil spill

China and Africa’s Billion-Dollar Deal

Global Week in Review: China and Nigeria Make a Billion-Dollar Deal

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Black and Green

Lisa Jackson's EPA Legacy

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All the President's Men

Bring That Week Back: Obama Nominates Pentagon, CIA Leaders

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Transocean, Justice Dept. Near Settlement Over Gulf Spill

Transocean, Justice Dept. Nearing $1.4B Settlement Over Rig Owner's Role in Gulf Oil Spill

Transocean to plead guilty to misdemeanor charge.
01/03/2013
Action Jackson

AG Holder: Investigation of BP Spill to Continue

The U.S. attorney general weighs in.
11/15/2012
Kevin Clash, Sesame Street, child sex abuse

Bring That Week Back: Elmo Accuser Revealed

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Transocean, Justice Dept. Near Settlement Over Gulf Spill

BP Says Oil Spill Settlement Deal Close

The oil giant faces the biggest corporate payout ever.
11/15/2012

Black Fishermen “Still Bleeding” After BP Oil Spill

Once self-sufficient, Black fishermen now rely on charities.
04/30/2012

Group Pressures BP to Compensate Black Victims

Group says BP payouts are unfair.
08/15/2011
DJ Henry’s Parents Suing Officer Who Killed Son - The parents of Danroy “DJ” Henry Jr., the college football player shot and killed by a police officer last year, are suing the policeman, calling the shooting an "unconscionable use of force." In their filing, Danroy Henry Sr. and Angella Henry say the officer violated the civil and constitutional rights of their son, Danroy Henry Jr., and demand compensation for their son's death and their suffering, according to the Associated Press. Pleasantville, New York, Officer Aaron Hess was cleared of criminal wrongdoing by a grand jury in February, and he was recently honored as Officer of the Year by the Police Benevolent Association of the Pleasantville Police Department. (Photo: Courtesy of Henry Family)

Bring That Week Back: Week of April 19

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A Year After Spill, Gulf Coast is Healing, Hurting

Fishermen still face an uncertain future.
04/19/2011