U.S. airstrikes in Afghanistan include aid drops of food and medicine
The Pentagon says two C-17s will drop 37,500 food packets on day one to starving Afghans, part of a humanitarian effort to show strikes target terrorists not civilians. Air drops include nutrition packets and leaflets, with minimal religious concerns, and aim for areas inside Afghanistan rather than border camps.
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Bush Urges Patience in a World of Sudden Terror
President Bush spoke to a fearful nation amid ongoing military action. He cautioned that threats from shadowy groups could strike abroad and at home, citing a Justice Department tally of 240 serious threats and over 500 detentions. He urged patience through sacrifices to pursue those who threaten peace.
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FBI raises nationwide alert after Afghanistan strikes
The FBI urged all law enforcement to reach the highest alert level following U S military strikes in Afghanistan. Agencies were asked to review security measures as intelligence warned of possible further terrorist activity. Local and federal agencies tightened security at ports, facilities, and government sites amid heightened vigilance.
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Stadiums unite in reaction to U S strikes in Afghanistan
Fans across the nation cheered and expressed fear as reports of U S forces striking Afghanistan emerged. In Salt Lake City Mormon leader Gordon B Hinckley spoke of fragility of life and peace. NFL and MLB crowds watched events on stadium screens, with players noting the impact on sports schedules and families.
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