Million-dollar heroin empire tied to Brooklyn gang trial
A Brooklyn drug ring led by Ricardo Melendez allegedly earned 8 to 10 million dollars monthly from 1986 to 1988. Police found 300 pounds of cash in the suspect’s apartment and a jury trial slated to last up to three months with 150 witnesses. The group is accused of drug conspiracy and violent enforcement, risking life sentences if convicted.
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Two more bodies found as fear grips Gainesville
In Gainesville Florida two more bodies were found Tuesday bringing the death toll to five in the violent spree that began with three mutilated women found dead on campus. Authorities including FBI agents and state police expanded security and investigated possible links among the cases.
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Wildfire in Utah kills two firefighters and threatens hundreds of homes
In Midway Utah a fast moving wildfire killed two firefighters and burned 2600 acres of timber and brush. About 300 firefighters with air support and bulldozers fought to contain the blaze delaying its spread with plans to control it by Wednesday evening. Officials said winds up to 60 mph worsened conditions as crews worked to protect the Wasatch Mountain area.
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Budget crisis threatens USDA employees
Washington AP report warns that if Congress and the White House fail to resolve the budget crisis, as many as 90 percent of USDA permanent staff could face layoffs. Substantial loan programs for farmers and housing aid would shrink, affecting inspectors, economists, scientists, clerks, and executives, with notices already sent to 2.4 million federal workers under Gramm Rudman cuts set to begin October 15.
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