War on drugs split view from Bush and police
President Bush touts progress in the war on drugs while police across the United States report worsening conditions. Officials describe rising violence, persistent dealer activity, and neighborhoods in decline despite claims of fewer emergency visits and a cocaine shortage.
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Ulysses Probe Deployment Boosts NASA Morale
Space Center Houston AP reports NASA regaining credibility after Ulysses sun probe launch and Discovery crew continuing experiments. Ulysses travels 34130 mph in polar solar orbit to study the sun from a new vantage. Discovery blastoff ends six months of shuttle grounding due to hydrogen leaks and the Hubble issues. Crew woke to Coast Guard hymn tribute for 200th anniversary and Mission Specialist Bruce Melnick, first Coast Guard officer in space. They will remain in orbit until Edwards AFB landing Wednesday morning.
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Gasoline prices rise on Gulf crisis fears nationwide
Gas pump prices increased about 6 cents a gallon over two weeks amid fears of war in the Persian Gulf and possible crude shortages. The Lundberg Survey of 13,500 stations shows an average 4.20? No, 144.20 cents per gallon overall, up from the prior biweekly reading as fear of Middle East confrontation drives higher crude costs.
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