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Oil spill chokes Mexican Gulf

Jun 5, 2010

In what is feared to be the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history, oil from the Deepwater Horizon continues to spread, affecting wildlife and damaging ecosystems throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Although efforts are on to contain the spill, success remains elusive. Photos: AP

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Day in pictures — February 11, 2012

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