Judge approves $20 billion settlement in BP oil spill case
A federal judge granted final approval Monday to an estimated $20 billion settlement in the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
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BP settles Deepwater Horizon oil spill for $20 billion
Deal settles all civil claims against BP, binds company to clean up Gulf Coast area; oil spill washed up on 1,300 miles of shoreline
BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to settle all claims by the federal government, five states and hundreds of local governments over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to settle all claims by the federal government, five states and hundreds of local governments over the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. CBS News correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the historic settlement.
BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to the government after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion that killed 11 operators and spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico
BP has agreed to pay $18.7 billion to the government after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon rig explosion that killed 11 operators and spewed millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. CBSN's Contessa Brewer discusses the proposed settlement.
Officials propose $134 billion in gulf recovery projects
The projects are to be launched to spend part of the $1 billion provided by BP in the recovery effort from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Is BP backpedaling on a settlement with oil spill victims, or are some Gulf Coast businesses exploiting BP?
Is BP backpedaling on a settlement with oil spill victims, or are some Gulf Coast businesses exploiting BP to the tune of more than $500 million? Scott Pelley reports.
Halliburton reaches $1.1 billion oil spill settlement
Settlement covers a substantial portion of plaintiff claims arising from largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history
Feds, BP agree oil captured not part of penalties
BP, federal government agreed that 34 million gallons of oil captured during the spill can't count toward civil penalties the oil giant faces
Judge OKs $400M in Gulf oil spill penalties
In plea deal drilling co. Transocean agrees to pay $400M in criminal penalties for its role in 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Unknown substance leaking from Deepwater Horizon site
BP and the Coast Guard has not publicly ID'd milky-white mystery substance but say it is not oil and not harmful
$4B BP oil spill criminal settlement approved
In exchange for a guilty plea on manslaughter and other charges, judge approves settlement, but BP still faces civil claims
Study: "Dirty bathtub" buried oil from BP spill
Scientists say as much as 1/3 of oil from Deepwater Horizon spill may be stored in ocean floor sediment by "dirty bathtub" phenomenon
Judge approves BP's manslaughter guilty plea
Other charges include a record $4 billion in criminal penalties
Transocean admits criminal conduct before oil spill
The $1.4B in fines against BP's partner in the Deepwater Horizon venture are a windfall for Gulf States
Judge approves settlement in BP class action suit
Judge has given final approval to BP's settlement with businesses, individuals who lost money because of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill
BP finishes latest search for Gulf oil leaks
No results have been posted yet from BP's latest attempt to find out the possible origin of new oil sheens and slicks in the Gulf
Oil may be seeping from Deepwater Horizon site
BP checking for new leaks after sheens spotted near scene of 2010 disaster; Congressman accuses BP of stonewalling anew as he seeks info
3 BP employees plead not guilty on Gulf oil spill charges
Two BP rig supervisors and a former BP exec were arraigned in court over the case of the 2010 deadly Deepwater Horizon rig explosion
Oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico
The Coast Guard was searching for two workers missing after a fire erupted on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico on Nov. 16, 2012
Lawyers: BP workers are scapegoats in Gulf blast
Defense attorneys for rig workers charged in Deepwater Horizon deaths vow to fight federal manslaughter charges
BP to pay record fine; 2 to face felony charges
Oil giant announces billions in settlement for massive 2010 oil spill; Manslaughter charges expected, source tells CBS News
BP workers charged with manslaughter in Gulf blast
Feds accuse workers of acting negligently on Deepwater Horizon drilling rig; BP executive charged with lying to investigators
BP employees charged with manslaughter
Two employees from BP have been charged with manslaughter over the catastrophic 2010 explosion
Survivor recounts escape from deadly BP rig explosion
Mike Williams was one of the survivors who made it off the Deepwater Horizon oil rig when it exploded in the Gulf of Mexico
WSJ: BP, Justice Dept. near deal over Gulf spill
Multi-billion dollar settlement would resolve oil giant's last liabilities from 2010 disaster but could still fall apart, paper says
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9-year-old girl dies after dental surgery under anesthesia in California
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LULAC sues Trump administration over executive order to overhaul elections
President Trump signed an executive order last week that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
In special House elections during Trump era, fortune rarely favors opposing party
Since Trump first took office in 2017, Federal Election Commission records show control of a House seat flipped less than 15% of the time in a special election.
Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
Newsmax's share price soared when it started trading Monday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "NMAX."
What Trump has said about pursuing a third term
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What to know about the 12th, 22nd Amendments as Trump talks third term
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in "a serious accident," rep says
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Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
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9-year-old girl dies after dental surgery under anesthesia in California
A 9-year-old girl in California died after a dental surgery during which she was under anesthesia, according to the medical examiner.
LULAC sues Trump administration over executive order to overhaul elections
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In special House elections during Trump era, fortune rarely favors opposing party
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Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
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Ahead of Trump's auto tariffs, are U.S. consumers rushing to buy cars?
Some people in the market for a new vehicle are rushing to claim models on lots, as current inventory is not subject to tariff price hikes.
Conservative channel Newsmax surges over 700% in stock market debut
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Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Elon Musk says his DOGE role is hurting Tesla's stock price
The Tesla CEO acknowledged his DOGE activities are impacting the electric vehicle maker's stock price amid boycotts and protests.
S&P 500 marks worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff and inflation fears
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.
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Trump to visit Saudi Arabia in first overseas trip of second term, sources say
President Trump's expected trip to Saudi Arabia in May will be his first foreign trip of his second term.
LULAC sues Trump administration over executive order to overhaul elections
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Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg substitutes recalled due to bleach
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Mom of twins fights to protect infants amid measles outbreak
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Sickest patients face insurance denials: "They won't help me"
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How the arts can create healthier communities
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Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
Carolos Lehder, who served over 30 years in a U.S. prison, once owned a luxurious hotel, which had caged lions and a large statue of John Lennon.
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in "a serious accident," rep says
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Ancient wasp snatched prey like Venus flytrap, scientists say
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UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
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Tesla EVs, charging stations targeted by possible arson in Italy and France
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Jordan Davis unveils "Bar None"
Jordan Davis, the country star behind eight No. 1 hits, joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to share a first look at his latest single and reveal a big announcement following recent CMA and ACM wins.
Jay Ellis dives into 1980s Oakland
Jay Ellis, star of "Insecure" and "Top Gun: Maverick" takes on a fictional version of Warriors star Sleepy Floyd in "Freaky Tales," a genre-blending film set in 1987 Oakland that reimagines the night Floyd scored 29 points in one quarter and what happens when he becomes the target of a heist.
Kim Delaney, actress known for "NYPD Blue," arrested in domestic dispute
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Actor Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90
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Elton John on Brandi Carlile: She gave me "a fresh start"
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Growing demand to power AI, cryptocurrency
As cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence advancements are made, U.S. demand for the energy needed to power massive mining and data centers grows. David Turk, former deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss how much energy the U.S. needs and the potential environmental impacts.
Waltz's Venmo showed his contacts — even after bombshell report on Signal chat
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How AI powered robots are helping small farms
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Lawsuit against OpenAI over newspaper copyright can proceed, judge rules
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What is Signal, the app used by Trump's team
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SpaceX launch will send civilian crew on first flight around Earth's poles
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Millions of bees have died this year: "Worst bee loss in recorded history"
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Is carbon capture a solution to the climate crisis?
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Carlos Lehder, cartel boss and Pablo Escobar's partner, freed in Colombia
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UAE sentences 3 people to death in killing of 28-year old rabbi
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Lori Vallow Daybell trial begins
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Fugitive wanted over deadly prison escape caught on tropical island
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"Narco sub" loaded with 6.5 tons of cocaine seized in Atlantic
Police released video of the operation, showing the vessel loaded with orange packages as well as four suspects with their faces blurred out.
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NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
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Astronauts who were stuck in space say they'd fly on Boeing's spacecraft again
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SpaceX launch will send civilian crew on first flight around Earth's poles
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First human space mission to orbit both poles
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Rocket carrying European orbital vehicle crashes seconds after liftoff
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Virginia Giuffre hurt in "serious accident"
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NASA astronauts discuss extended space trip
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