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Wireless Could Have Saved Lives on the Titanic

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Wed Apr 11, 2012 08:00 AM ET | 0

The "unsinkable"ship had the most powerful wireless system at the time. What happened? Read more

How to Refloat a Capsized Liner

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Jan 18, 2012 05:00 AM ET | 0

The long process will involve chains, pulleys and plugging a giant hole and could take several weeks. Read more

Scorned Cruise Ship Captain Not Alone in History

Posted by Rossella Lorenzi Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:58 AM ET | 0

The captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia allegedly abandoned ship -- like many captains before him. Read more

Cruise Liner Keels Over Off Tuscany Coast

Posted Sat Jan 14, 2012 02:54 PM ET | 0

The Italian ship apparently hit a reef on Friday, killing at least 3 people, leaving 70 unaccounted for. Read more

Cruise Liner Keels Over Off Tuscany Coast

US Report Spreads Blame for BP Oil Spill

Posted Thu Sep 15, 2011 08:45 AM ET | 0

A key US government report spreads the blame for the massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, citing a bad cement job, poor management by BP and its subcontractors and risky shortcuts. Read more

Stealth Boat Glides Over Gas Layer

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Aug 29, 2011 06:33 AM ET | 0

A sleek new boat uses a gaseous layer to skim over water with 900 times less friction. Read more

Robotic Jet Ski Set to Patrol Harbors

Posted by Eric Niiler Wed Jul 20, 2011 03:44 PM ET | 0

The vehicle is designed to protect against terrorists posing as recreational watercrafts or swimmers. Read more

Helicopters Intercept Aircraft Near U.S. Capital

Posted Sat Jun 18, 2011 07:22 PM ET | 0

An unidentified small civilian aircraft flew into restricted airspace on Saturday, sparking an alert. Read more

Helicopters Intercept Aircraft Near U.S. Capital

Mississippi Swells Over Homes, Roads

Posted Tue May 10, 2011 11:08 AM ET | 0

Levees and natural bluffs have protected most of Memphis from serious flooding but other areas are submerged. Read more

Oil Slick Seen From Burning Rig in Gulf of Mexico

Posted Thu Sep 2, 2010 12:20 PM ET | 0

All 13 workers escaped into the water, but the rig appeared to be leaking oil. Read more

Gulf of Mexico Oil Well Plugged

Posted Wed Aug 4, 2010 09:46 AM ET | 0

After 106 days and a historical spill record, the Gulf gusher has been stopped. Read more

BP Readies Oil Well 'Kill'

Posted Mon Aug 2, 2010 10:40 AM ET | 0

Engineers will pump heavy drilling fluid called "mud" into the cap in a bid to push the oil back down into the well. Read more

New Oil Leak Reported in the Gulf of Mexico

Posted Tue Jul 27, 2010 02:00 PM ET | 0

A barge crashed into an oil well, sending crude spewing some 20 feet into the air. Read more

BP Reports No More Oil Flowing into Gulf

Posted Thu Jul 15, 2010 04:00 PM ET | 0

Although the tests are still ongoing, the new cap appears to be preventing oil from gushing into the Gulf. Read more

Oil Containment Cap Tests Delayed

Posted Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:35 AM ET | 0

Officials fear that pressure increases caused by shutting off the flow of oil too quickly could create a new leak on the sea floor. Read more

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