Large ecstasy seizure signals rising MDMA popularity
Customs agents seized 490000 ecstasy tablets on a United Airlines flight at San Francisco International Airport, disguised as cotton pants. The bust stems from a yearlong sting and led to arrest of Ben Wizmann in Los Angeles, with pills valued at about 45 dollars each and a national tally climbing to 5.2 million this year.
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Paris
Robert Stiriti
Customs Service
Stiriti
United Airlines
San Francisco International
Ben Wizmann
Los Angeles
Petty racing family mourns two losses in Nascar
The Petty family endures tragedy as Lee Petty dies at 86 from stomach aneurysm complications after surgery. Adam Petty, grandson of Richard Petty and son of Kyle, dies at 20 following a crash. NASCAR leaders and fans express sorrow as Level Cross honors the family with flags at half staff. Petty Enterprises reflects on four generations of drivers.
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Andrew Watson
Watson
Petty
Lee Petty
Nascar
Adam Petty
Fort Worth
Texas
Richard Petty
Kyle Petty
Randy Lajoie
Level Cross
N.C
Adam
Kyle
Petty Enterprises
Tim Fedewa
Loudon Speedway
John Nemechek
Homestead
Fla
Clifford Allison
Bobby Allison
Brooklyn
Mich
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Graham endorses Bush and McCain on reform and Social Security
Graham, speaking at a coffee club, backs George Bush for a television spot and praises John McCain for a courageous campaign. He urges regulatory and spending reform, supports private retirement investments, and warns Democrats will demonize private Social Security ideas. He argues welfare reform proves government can be changed to avoid collapse.
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George Bush
Graham
McCain
Washington
John McCain
Senate
Bush
The
Coffee Club
Lottery winner Ross vows cautious, optimistic plans
Rich from Shelby Township recalls misreading his computer lottery ticket on Tuesday night. After confirming the numbers on TV Wednesday, he and wife say they will retire, buy a boat and house, perhaps a purple Jaguar, and donate to charity. They plan to move to a more secure Michigan neighborhood and invest wisely. The Big Game states include Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey and Virginia.
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Rosses
Ian
Eric
Shannon
Shelby Township
Michigan
Georgia
Ilinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Virginia
Surplus Computers Disposal Procedures Questioned
Westinghouse Savannah River Co spokesman says procedures avoided may threaten national security. Senator Thurmond notes two truckloads of surplus SRS equipment went to China and some units released to a distributor contained unclassified but controlled nuclear data. XS Computers owner says disks with sensitive information were returned and remaining units crushed. SRS officials warned five months prior of sales to China.
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Westinghouse, Savannah River Co
Savannah River
Energy Department
DOE
China
Thurmond
Senate Armed Services Committee
Westeyhouse
Spokes
Genevieve Erney
Mel Minter
XS Computers
SRS
Mintor Sai
Mintor
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