War hero Henry Johnson honored with grave at Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery granted full military honors to Henry Johnson, a World War I Harlem Hellfighter, after decades believed buried in pauper’s grave. His son Herman Johnson and New York Gov. Pataki led a campaign to award him the Medal of Honor, noting racial bias in past recognition. The 1996 petition was approved in 2001 but undecided, with renewed hope for honors. Henry Johnson fought Germans in 1918, wounded 21 times, and was awarded the Croix de Guerre by France.
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Nevada faces nuclear waste dump in Yucca Mountain plan
The Energy Department approved Yucca Mountain as a scientifically sound site for a national nuclear waste repository 90 miles from Las Vegas. President Bush must decide to grant a federal license with Congress' support likely required to block the project. Nevada vows to fight the plan despite Abe’s assurances amid local fury and political opposition.
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Federal drug ring charged over 100 in smuggling probe
Federal agents charged more than 100 people in a drug smuggling ring that moved pseudoephedrine tablets from Canada to the United States for meth production. Sixty-seven arrested, 54 warrants issued across Chicago Detroit and 10 other cities. 49 search warrants executed. 96 cars seized and up to $350000 frozen.
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Guards accused in beating death at Florida State Prison
Inmates testified at a pretrial hearing for four former guards charged with second degree murder and aggravated battery in the death of Frank Valdes, a death row inmate. They said guards repeatedly beat him after arrival in July 1999 as he planned to alert the media to mistreatment. Autopsies revealed dozens of broken bones and deep boot-shaped bruising.
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