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State wants BP to pay for mental health services

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WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans 2:28 | 626 views

NEW ORLEANS - The $20 billion that BP has put up to help people affected by the oil spill covers economic loses but not mental or other health care services, so the state is again asking BP for funding for mental health treatment as it is about to run out.

A new letter from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals marks the third revised request from the state, asking BP to pay for the mental health treatment of the citizens who are suffering from the months-long oil leak.
 

2,400 square miles reopened for fishing, shrimping

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WWL-TV, Channel 4 New Orleans 2:49 | 131 views

It's news most commercial fishermen have been waiting for since the BP oil spill docked their boats more than 100 days ago.

Nearly 2,400 square miles of Louisiana waters east of the Mississippi River, off the coasts of Plaquemines, St. Bernard and St. Tammany parishes have been declared safe for finfish and shrimp.

"We all feel very confident standing here today that the products that will be harvested from these waters will be safe, wholesome and delicious for human consumption.&

Oregon D.A. says no Al Gore prosecution

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AP 1:01 | 767 views

Former Vice President Al Gore won't be prosecuted over allegations by a masseuse that he groped and assaulted her in his Portland hotel room in 2006, the county prosecutor said Friday. (July 30)

Clinton out, about on eve of daughter's wedding

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AP 1:43 | 2572 views

Bill Clinton made a long-anticipated appearance in the upstate New York village where his daughter is getting married, drawing crowds of onlookers as preparations continued largely out of sight for the grand and secretive occasion. (July 30)

Debris Discovered in Gulf Relief Well

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FOX News 1:41 | 1031 views

Finding delays permanent plugging efforts

States Ban 'Spice' Drug

2 hours ago

ABC News 2:07 | 1139 views

A marijuana substitute has lawmakers and doctors worried.

Across America: School Bus Bursts into Flames

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FOX News 1:26 | 506 views

Bus headed to track competition in Florida catches fire, all kids make it out alive

9/11 Responders Healthcare Bill Fails In Congress

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CBS 2 New York 2:10 | 1049 views

The political heat intensifies Friday night after Congress gave the thumbs down to a bill that would have provided healthcare to sick 9/11 first responders. CBS 2's Lou Young has more on the emotional debate.

SoCal Wildfires Forces Hundreds From Homes

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CBS 13 Sacramento 2:57 | 920 views

A huge wildfire churned through high desert wilderness north of Los Angeles on Friday, destroying a few buildings and forcing people from about 2,000 homes. Most of the displaced residents were allowed to return as the threat eased.

Building blast kills one in L.A.

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AP 1:10 | 10344 views

An industrial building with a tampered gas line exploded Friday, critically injuring one man who was hurled into the street and killing another who was electrocuted by a downed power line. (July 30)

Family, Friends Remember Bethel's Kyle Lewis

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KOCO - Oklahoma City 2:04 | 1329 views

Bethel High School golfer and OU recruit Kyle Lewis was killed in a car wreck this week, returning home from a golf tournament.Watch Video