Federal drug charges soar as 1999 figures rise
The Justice Department study shows over 30,000 defendants faced federal drug offenses in 1999, a doubling since 15 years prior, with 91 percent convicted for trafficking. The average prison stay climbed to 74 months, driven by mandatory minimums, while 68,369 offenders were jailed and 34,452 under supervision.
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Crews gain ground on resort-area wildfire near Leavenworth
Firefighters contained part of a 6,500 acre blaze threatening homes near Leavenworth Washington as cooler conditions reduced wind. The Icicle complex has burned since lightning sparked more than a week ago. Evacuations affected about 50 homes, with no serious injuries reported.
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Astronauts remove station garbage bin aboard Discovery
Astronauts moved a 2 ton cargo carrier from the space station Alpha to the space shuttle Discovery using the robot arm. Leonardo carried food clothes and gear for three crew members who moved into the station last week. Discovery to undock and return to Earth on Wednesday with four crew returning and replacements joining the station for four months. Weather images showed Tropical Storm Chantal and Etna volcano as astronauts marveled at Earth from orbit.
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