BP settles with US for $4.5 billion in Gulf spill
BP Gulf Settlement
Credit: AP
FILE - In this April 21, 2010 file image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, fire boat response crews battle the blazing remnants of the off shore oil rig Deepwater Horizon. British oil company BP said Thursday Nov. 15, 2012 it is in advanced talks with U.S. agencies about settling criminal and other claims from the Gulf of Mexico well blowout two years ago. In a statement, BP said "no final agreement has yet been reached" and that any such deal would still be subject to court approvals. (AP Photo/US Coast Guard, File)
Other News
Commissioners discuss granting money to DA's office - Alleged racist sued on behalf of Austin woman
- After lengthy delay, battle over abortion begins in Texas Senate
- Craft beer brewers toast new Texas law
- Round Rock officials propose facility to keep city safe
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
