Gulf oil spill swiftly expands, could move east

Sunday, May 2, 2010

VENICE, La. -- A massive oil slick spewing from a ruptured well kept growing Saturday, and experts warned that an uncontrolled gusher could create a nightmare scenario if the Gulf Stream carries it toward the Atlantic.

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