BP stops oil leak in Gulf of Mexico for first time since April

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Gush of oil stopped for the first time in three months – but Obama administration warns cap might only be a temporary fix

The gush of oil from BP's spewing well in the Gulf of Mexico was stopped for the first time in three months yesterday, raising hopes that it could be sealed off for good. The Obama administration immediately...

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