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Two Charged with Stealing Columbia Debris

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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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