Mariner Energy, Inc. shares dropped more than 4 percent Thursday following news that one of its production platforms exploded in the Gulf of Mexico. Mariner shares lost 96 cents, more than 4 percent, at $22.39 in afternoon trading. The Houston independent oil and gas company is a relatively small player compared with BP, Shell and [...]
President Barack Obama is in New Orleans celebrating the city’s revival from Hurricane Katrina and pledging common purpose with residents in the continuing struggle to protect and rebuild the Gulf Coast.
Scientists say that gulf coast animals taken in by rescuers including birds appear more resilient than first feared. AP’s Rich Matthews reports from Baratarria Bay, La.
As the oil spill cleanup drags on, children along the Gulf Coast are struggling to deal with all the bad news…especially those in families who depend on the local seafood industry to survive.
Tropical Storm Bonnie, the second named storm of the 2010 season, was packing sustained winds of 40 mph this morning as it moved onto the coast of Southeast Florida. The minimal tropical storm was expected to cross South Florida and re-emerge in the Gulf of Mexico late tonight and Saturday morning. After crossing the northern [...]