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Ryan Knutson is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon. He's written for The Wall Street Journal, The Oregonian and The Daily Graphic of Ghana. He's also spent time as a radio reporter for OPBNews in Portland, Ore.

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Oil Spill Commission’s Missing Document Adds Insight to Gulf Investigation

Nov. 30, 2010, 12:14 p.m.

A new document uncovered last week might help to clear up some confusion over comments made earlier this month by the Oil Spill Commission’s chief counsel.

Read the Latest Reports on Gulf Spill, Slamming Industry and Regulators

Nov. 22, 2010, 4:51 p.m.

The Documentary BP Wants You to Disregard

Oct. 25, 2010, 12:21 p.m.

In a speech today, BP CEO Robert Dudley warned London’s business leaders that an upcoming report and documentary from ProPublica and PBS FRONTLINE would paint an unflattering picture of the company’s safety record. He defended BP’s record on safety but said the company would continue to work to improve.

BP Texas Refinery Had Huge Toxic Release Just Before Gulf Blowout

July 2, 2010, 9:30 p.m.

Two weeks before the Gulf blowout, a BP refinery in Texas spewed tons of toxic chemicals into the air.

Blast at BP Texas Refinery in ‘05 Foreshadowed Gulf Disaster

July 2, 2010, 9:30 p.m.

A 2005 blast that killed 15 at a Texas BP refinery in 2005 holds many similarities with the Deepwater Horizon blast.

Another (Sigh) Increase in Estimate of Oil Flow

June 11, 2010, 9:40 a.m.

The estimated size of the oil spill in the Gulf rises yet again, to 25,000 to 30,000 barrels a day. BP says it’s hard to measure flow, but in 2008, it touted technology that it said was accurate at doing so.

Years of Internal BP Probes Warned That Neglect Could Lead to Accidents

June 7, 2010, 9 p.m.

Internal investigations warned BP for years that the company had created a culture of disregard for safety and environmental rules and risked a serious accident if it did not change its ways. While the investigations focuses on BP's Alaska drilling operations, the lessons apply to the Gulf as well.

A Mystery: When Did Gov’t Exempt Gulf Drilling from Detailed Enviro Reviews?

June 1, 2010, 12:35 p.m.

The Minerals Management Service waives environmental studies for oil drilling in much of the Gulf of Mexico. But even the government seems unsure how that decision came about.

New Details Emerge in Glover Case

May 27, 2010, 1:21 p.m.

Cleanup Boats Sent to Shore After More Workers Get Sick

May 27, 2010, 12:45 p.m.

Missing Persons Report in Glover Case Failed to Receive Attention

May 25, 2010, 2:13 p.m.

Authorities Charge Fifth Former NOPD Officer in Danziger Case

May 24, 2010, 2:23 p.m.

Boy Scouts Slow to Respond to Abuse Allegations

May 24, 2010, 12:02 p.m.

Investigations You Need to Read: Wednesday, May 19

May 19, 2010, 10:52 a.m.

Justice Department Opens Probe of NOPD

May 18, 2010, 1:32 p.m.

Investigations You Need to Read: Monday, May 17

May 17, 2010, 9:50 a.m.

Despite Legislation, Misleading RNC ‘Census’ Mailers Continue

May 17, 2010, 7:59 a.m.

The Republican National Committee continues to exploit a loophole in the law with fundraising mailers sent under the guise of the census. Congress has passed another bill to stop the practice, but President Obama hasn't signed it yet.

Investigations You Need to Read: Friday

May 14, 2010, 12:30 p.m.

Gov’t Loan Mod Program Leaves Some Homeowners Worse Off

May 14, 2010, 10:04 a.m.

When some candidates are booted from a home loan modification trials, they discover they owe more than if they had never had a modification at all – even if they kept up with the payments.

The FBI’s Long Look at Shahzad, the SEC Looks at Morgan, and More…

May 12, 2010, 10:07 a.m.

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