Energy companies are venturing deeper into the Gulf of Mexico as they explore for and produce new sources of crude and natural gas, a new government report shows.

Despite millions in new investments and President Barack Obama’s push for clean energy technology, many oil and gas executives say mass production of renewable energy is not likely before at least the middle of the next decade, a new survey showed Monday.

Houston relief pitcher Doug Brocail left Sunday’s game against Atlanta after straining his left hamstring on a play at first base in the eighth inning.

Houston relief pitcher Doug Brocail left Sunday’s game against Atlanta after apparently injuring his left leg on a play at first base in the eighth inning.

The stalwart. The bargain-hunter. The skeptic.

While some of Mexico’s swine flu fatalities were poor and had uncertain access to health care, the toddler who became the first U.S. death from the outbreak was born into one of Mexico’s wealthiest families.

The number of rigs actively exploring for oil and natural gas in the United States fell by 10 this week to 945, down nearly half from a year ago.

In an April 30 story about efforts to rename the swine flu virus, The Associated Press misstated the affiliation of Dr. Paul Glezen. He is at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, not Baylor University. The two are no longer affiliated.

Continental Airlines, the biggest U.S. carrier to Mexico, said on Friday it will cut in half the number of seats it flies to that country as swine flu worries keep travelers home.

Chevron Corp. said Friday first-quarter profit fell 64 percent as it, along with competitors, was stung by lower oil and natural gas prices.