Smithsonian Breaks Ground on Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles
Groundbreaking at Sterling Virginia marks the start of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, a 710000 square foot annex to the National Air and Space Museum. The $238 million project at Dulles Airport opens December 2003, housing 200 aircraft and 100 space artifacts.
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Salt Lake conducts gas experiments for security planning
In Salt Lake City scientists release safe sulfur hexafluoride on a street corner to study how a chemical attack could disperse in urban canyons. The test, funded by the Energy Department with Defense Threat Reduction Agency help, aims to refine computer models for Olympic security and urban airflow. Residents fear rumors of aerial chemical drops.
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Teen pleads guilty to shooting near National Zoo
Antoine B. Jones admitted firing at least four shots into a crowd outside the National Zoo on April 24 wounding seven people. The 17 year old agreed to criminal responsibility under a plea that could bring 25 years or more in prison.
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