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Gulf oil spill to blame for oily blobs in vital Gulf sea life?

Researchers found orange blobs in blue crab larvae in May. The discovery is part of a push to understand what effect the Gulf oil spill is having on the foundations of the Gulf food chain.
Gulf oil spill plume stretches 22 miles, not breaking down much

US and Australian scientists measured the plume from the Gulf oil spill during a research cruise. The findings are published Thursday.
Gulf oil spill plumes: what is known so far

Scientists have found evidence of at least two undersea plumes from the Gulf oil spill. The plumes appear to be diluted, but still a threat to the foundations of the Gulf food chain.
The Sports Economist
The Big 12 and the economics of realignment

A look at which factors and interests come into play in the impending break-up of the Big 12 college conference.
Robert Reich
Five reasons Obama should put BP under receivership

Reason No. 1: Temporary receivership is the only way to ensure BP tells the truth about the Gulf spill.
In Pictures: Graduation 2010
Gustav holdouts' tales give evacuees pause

Their experiences could provide valuable lessons about evacuation versus staying put.
Reporter cracks open scores of civil rights-era cases

His efforts have helped to heal his community, and himself.