>> thanks for following this story for us. we want to go down to the gulf of mexico where the all-clear has been given on that busted bp well pipeline that caused so much drama, heartbreak and the dental of 11 men, becoming the worst oil disaster in u.s. history. commander thad allen declared the oil well official low dead early this morning. so-called bottom kill passed all pressure tests. the line may be plugged but no doubt it will be years before the people along the gulf fully recover. bermuda is bracing at this hour as hurricane igor pounds a tiny atlantic island. already, we're hearing half of the island may have been lost power. we're live from there next. and the new dalg of the tea party movement and her past comments about witchcraft. become part of our conversation. accepted us a message on twitter or facebook. check out our blog, cnn.com/don. to my grandkids, i'm nana.