HOUSTON (Reuters) - An oil and gas platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on Thursday, setting off a blaze and a small oil spill, but the accident does not appear to be as serious as BP's deadly rig explosion and oil spill in April.
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday sued an Arizona sheriff for refusing to cooperate with its investigation into allegations the sheriff discriminates against Hispanics.
New York City Muslims declared themselves just as American as opponents of an Islamic cultural center and mosque near the World Trade Center on Wednesday.
Visitors and some residents evacuated from low-lying vacation islands off the North Carolina coast on Wednesday as Hurricane Earl bore down on the U.S. eastern seaboard.
When: September 30 – October 4 Where: Catalina Island, California
Join Smooth Jazz’s own Patti Genko along with hosts Joe and Kathy Labarbera at the 2010 Catalina Island JazzTrax Festival for five days of great smooth jazz music and fun in the sun from Thursday, September 30-Monday, October 4.
You pay one low price for airfare, transfers, ferry ride, breakfast, event tickets (all five shows) and lodging in the newly renovated hotel. All that for just $1,499 per person. Email info@gowithjoetravel.com or call 414-291-2180 ext. 40 to book your trip.
For more information, pictures and details, click here.
E-Mail
Print
