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Remains from Columbia Crew Found

Remains have been found from all seven astronauts killed when the space shuttle Columbia broke apart upon re-entry Saturday, NASA officials say. Meanwhile, investigators examine debris scattered over eastern Texas and Louisiana. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep, NPR's Richard Harris and NPR's Wade Goodwyn.

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Wade Goodwyn is an NPR National Desk Correspondent covering Texas and the surrounding states.
Award-winning journalist Richard Harris has reported on a wide range of topics in science, medicine and the environment since he joined NPR in 1986. In early 2014, his focus shifted from an emphasis on climate change and the environment to biomedical research.
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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