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the gas lines in the area and repave. it will be close to lunchtime when they can get that street reopens. you can see it butts up to the freeway. there is a middle school, as well. that is your traffic. for your forecast, here's tracy. >> hey, thanks, elizabeth. >> that's one of the things i dread that one day i'll be going across the bridge and my car will get stuck. >> a lot of stalls out there. >> there are,ching unfortunately. out the door low clouds and fog inland, bay and coast. even drizzle expected inland at bay. temperatures this morning ranging from the lower to the mid-50...

the decision, though, set off celebrations and promises to appeal. tara mergener is in washington with details on this. good morning, tara. >> reporter: good morning, betty. this ruling came after 13 days of testimony and arguments. it was a historic moment for gay rights supporters but certainly not the end of the fight. it's a major victory for supporters of same-sex marriage in a battle that could end autopsy the nation's highest court. >> we're on our way. we're one step closer to the equality we absolutely deserve. >> reporter: on wednesday judge vaughn walker proposition 8, cal...

meanwhile, the government has revised its estimate of just how much oil has leaked into the gulf. tara mergener is in washington with all the details. good morning, tara. >> reporter: good morning. well, the new numbers make it even clearer just how bad this oil spill really is. but bp is hoping this is the home stretch. the disaster in the gulf is officially the worst accidental oil spill in history. according to new federal estimates, nearly 5 million barrels, or about 206 million gallons of crude, gushed from the ruptured well before it was capped 19 days ago. >> i think everybody...

involves pumping heavy drilling mud and cement into the well. even if it works, the clean-up will condition and that could be complicated by the use of dispersants to break up the oil. >> reporter: bp's point man on the clean jam came to venice, louisiana, for a choreographed pr event to tour the gulf. >> thank, guys. >> reporter: but doug suttles was hounded by questions about the company's use of dispersants. what impact do you think the dispersants has had? >> hang on here. >> reporter: not just the dispersants but the frequency of their use. they said the coast guard routinely ap...

but the harshest portions of the law are in legal limbo. terrell brown has more from washington. good morning. >> reporter: betty, good morning. right now portions of that law are in effect this morning. the most controversial elements are put on hold. that's important for now, put on hold. but the legal fight is about to begin. opponents of arizona's immigration law had their prayers answered. the measure went into effect this morning but it does not include the most controversial provisions. >> i am really happy because it means they're going to take the time to see what is just an...