Gov. declares emergency ahead of Earl

The governor of Massachusetts has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Earl's arrival off the state's coast.

Smoke from the oil platform explosion is seen in this image from CNN/KLFY. 

Oil sheen spreading from rig blast site

Another oil rig exploded and caught fire Thursday off the Louisiana coast, spreading a mile-long oil sheen in the Gulf of Mexico west of the site of BP's massive spill. All 13 crew members were rescued.

     

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      9th Hampden District Dems. House Debate

      A debate with Democrat Chris Asselin and opponent incumbent Democrat Sean Curran who are running for the Mass. House seat on the 9th Hampden District.

         

        FEMA unloads supplies at Westover

        Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee is the host for emergency supplies in case Hurricane Earl devastates New England.

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