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Two Charged with Stealing Columbia Debris

By Greg Allen
Published February 6, 2003 at 12:00 AM EST

A federal grand jury indicts two people in Texas for allegedly stealing pieces of debris from the space shuttle Columbia. Meanwhile, authorities announce an amnesty period, saying no charges will be filed against those who voluntarily turn in debris by 5 p.m. Feb. 7. NPR's Greg Allen reports.

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Greg Allen
As NPR's Miami correspondent, Greg Allen reports on the diverse issues and developments tied to the Southeast. He covers everything from breaking news to economic and political stories to arts and environmental stories. He moved into this role in 2006, after four years as NPR's Midwest correspondent.
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