US helicopter shot down in Afghanistan amid largest wartime engagement
Pentagon officials said a MH-47 Chinook was downed by enemy fire over eastern Afghanistan early Sunday Washington time, marking the deadliest day of the six month conflict with al Qaida and Taliban forces. It was unclear how many Americans were killed or injured, as search efforts continued and the type of fire remained undetermined. The operation near Gardez involved about 1,500 coalition troops and several hundred al Qaida and Taliban fighters backed by airstrikes.
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Aiken Board Examines Charter School Law Obligations
The Aiken Board of Education met with district administrators on February 19 to review charter school law, transportation duties, and building requirements. Lloyd-Kennedy eyed the March 5 meeting to connect parents with trustees, while Philip Burk, former private academy teacher, plans to join a Tuesday hearing to air concerns about Lillian Thomas' application.
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War Clashes Expand as Coalition Attacks Shah e Kot
In Gardez a security guard counted bombs as Chinook helicopters ferried supplies to American and allied troops. Afghan and U.S. forces led a large joint operation with Australia Canada Denmark France Germany and Norway moving on Taliban and al Qaida positions in Shah e Kot, 20 miles east of Sarmad. The assault involved three fronts to trap fighters, with about 1 000 Afghan fighters joining some U.S. troops. U.S. jets dropped hundreds of bombs, and supplies continued to the hills despite resistance.
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Lottery Pick 3 launches with safeguards and draw details
South Carolina announces Pick 3 daily draws at 6 59 p m from a Main Street studio to be televised on WLTX WCBD WSPA and WPDE. Draws use three machines with weighted balls. security includes fingerprint access and sealed storage. Eight TV draw hosts aged 21 to 62 will be paid 100 dollars plus mileage. Despite enthusiasm, AT T delays central network linking retailers to the lottery computer, threatening start.
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