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Companies seek to end moratorium on drilling
(CNN) – As oil continues gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from a ruptured undersea well, a federal judge will hear arguments Monday from companies seeking an end to a temporary moratorium on deepwater drilling.
The six-month ban, instituted by the government last month, halts all drilling in more than 500 feet of water and prevents new permits from being issued.
But a company that provides boats and equipment to the offshore drilling industry says in a lawsuit that the government has no evidence that existing operations pose a threat to the gulf.
Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC and other oil service companies named as plaintiffs in the case say they want a court order declaring the moratorium invalid and unenforceable. A federal judge will hear their arguments Monday morning.
Government lawyers argue that the temporary suspension of deepwater drilling is necessary to assess the safety and regulation issues and reduce the risk of another environmental disaster. Read more
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FDA panel to vote on 'female Viagra'
(CNN) – For years, the search has been on for a drug that could help women frustrated with their sex lives. The FDA has been checking out a pill that many hoped could be the ever-elusive "female Viagra." But after two studies, officials say the results are "not compelling." Today, an FDA panel is set to vote on the little pink pill. Our senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen has the report.
Radcliffe talks 'Wizarding World of Harry Potter'
(CNN) – It used to be the only way to take a trip to Hogwarts was to close your eyes and imagine yourself on Platform 9 3/4 at King's Cross Station in London. Now, you just need to take a flight to Orlando. Today, Universal Studios theme park is opening its "Wizarding World of Harry Potter." Daniel Radcliffe, star of the Harry Potter films, joined us on Friday's American Morning to tell us all about it. Watch
Exclusive tour of van der Sloot's cell
(CNN) – Aruban authorities want Natalee Holloway's father to put the ongoing search for his daughter on-hold while police in Peru try to learn more about Holloway's disappearance. Joran van der Sloot – arrested twice in Holloway's disappearance – is being held in Lima. Investigators say he confessed to killing 21-year-old Stephany Flores. In Session's Jean Casarez from the Tru TV network gets a firsthand look inside the jail cell van der Sloot calls home these days. Watch
Read more: Arubans urge Holloway's father to delay search during Peruvian probe
New Orleans spends $5 million of BP cash on tourism ads
(CNN) – Even with the oil coming ashore in waves, New Orleans wants you to know it is open for business. The city is fighting back with $5 million – money it got from BP. Our Chris Lawrence has the story. Watch
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