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Back Stories: Waco, T.X. Siege Comes To Fiery Close

NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — A 51-day standoff in Waco, Texas comes to a fiery close in today's Back Story.

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The FBI's plan had been to force out Branch Davidians leader David Koresh and his followers by pumping tear gas into the compound, but hours later it was in flames.

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