Weather resistance slows coalition push toward Baghdad
U S led airstrikes hit Republican Guard near Baghdad while ground forces closed to within 50 miles. President Bush cited a 75 billion dollar down payment for the helicopter assault, as anti aircraft fire downed a two man crew. Basra and Nasiriyah resisted, oil wells burned, and Saddam urged patience as Baghdad came under renewed air attack.
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Republican Guard
Baghdad
Bush
Iraq
Pentagon
Basra
An Nasiriyah
Forces advance toward Baghdad halted by sandstorm
US officials say frontline coalition troops pressed toward Baghdad in what may be the largest assault on Saddam Hussein's regime. Sandstorms stalled progress as commanders reported 3,000 prisoners captured and continued resistance. President Bush plans a request to Congress for 74.7 billion dollars to fund ongoing combat and postwar efforts.
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Saddam Hussein
Tommy Franks
Saddam
Franks
Bush says Russian firms aid Iraq with high tech gear
Washington says Russian companies supply antitank missiles jamming devices and GPS gear to Iraq risking U.S. troops. President Bush pressed Putin in a tense call as Powell cited received information confirming equipment that could place soldiers in harm’s way. White House and State Department press officials described ongoing cooperation with a Russian firm supplying GPS jamming gear.
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Vladimir Putin
Putin
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Colin Powell
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Moscow
Powell
White House
Ari Fleischer
TNT Bar and Grill Trouble spot will stay shut
A 20 minute video shown to the Aiken City Council depicted public urination and alcohol after 3 am at the PNT Bar and Grill. The council unanimously revoked owner Terrence Jackson's license after a March 14 suspension and a 45 minute hearing.
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PNT Bar and Grill
Terrence Jackson
Richland Ave
West
Roger LeDuc
Jackson
Polls Open In Aiken County Sheriff Primary Race
Polls open today for the special election to fill the vacant Aiken County Sheriff post with party primaries. Democrats Neil Britt and Donald Butler face Republicans Ike Hunt and Jody Rowland, with winners to meet May 13. Rowland is interim sheriff after Howard Sellers resigned. Polls run 7 am to 7 pm.
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Neil Britt
Donald Butler
Mike Hunt
Jody Rowland
Howard Sellers
Alabama
Federal Department of Homeland Securit
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Williston
Donald E. Butler
Aiken Department of Public Safety
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Rowland
Hief
Sellers
Simarv
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