(CNN) – It's day two of the president's fourth visit to the Gulf Coast since the oil began to spill. He spent yesterday in Mississippi and Alabama, meeting with those state's governors and talking to the people. A lot of them are pleased to see the president, saying he represents their last best hope to end this disaster. But not everyone feels that way. Our Chris Lawrence has the report.

(CNN) – As oil continues to foul the Gulf of Mexico, BP faces a midnight deadline. The White House is demanding a plan today for speeding up containment of the leaking crude. Exactly how much crude is leaking? That mystery could be cleared up later this week now that BP has installed pressure sensors inside the ruptured well yesterday. Our Chris Lawrence has the latest.

(CNN) – The Gulf oil spill just keeps getting bigger, threatening wildlife and the livelihoods of so many along the coast. Our John Roberts went out with a Louisiana parish official on a boat ride from Jean Lafitte to Grand Isle and got a close-up look at the oil and the damage done.

(CNN) – With BP running out of options to control and eventually stop the biggest oil spill in U.S. history, there are some scientists saying it's time to go nuclear. Our Deb Feyerick takes a look at whether it's a serious and safe option.

(CNN) – BP is bracing for the long haul in the Gulf, pitching tents for cleanup teams left jobless and penniless by the disaster. And there's plenty to do. Miles of tarred coastline and oil-slicked wildlife and reserves have to be cleaned. Our Jim Acosta takes a closer look at the operation.