United States Air Campaign Targets Taliban and Al Qaeda
U S warplanes raid Afghanistan targeting Taliban and al Qaida infrastructure. Bombers from bases in Missouri and Diego Garcia join carrier planes in striking 31 sites, including radars and command facilities, while Navy destroyers fire cruise missiles. Officials caution against quick victory.
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Anthrax Scare Ties Sun Newspaper Death to Bioterror Fear
The Sun staffer Bob Stevens died of inhalation anthrax in Florida marking the first U S case since 1976. Anthrax spores were detected in nasal passages of a coworker and on Stevens keyboard as FBI seals the Delray Beach area building and investigates related sites.
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FBI takes over anthrax probe after co worker test positive
In Boca Raton Florida the FBI seized control of the inquiry into Bob Stevens death as a co worker tested positive for anthrax on a nose swab and a keyboard. Officials said the investigation could become a criminal case with possible terrorism links under review. Over 200 people sought antibiotics and tests in the building housing The Sun and Star tabloids as health authorities urged all employees and those present since August 1 to be checked. Florida officials stressed the public health risk remained low while CDC and state health experts provided guidance.
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GOP to sue over emergency funds for deficit
Iowa Republicans threaten legal action against Gov. Tom Vilsack over using state emergency reserves to cover a 59.4 million shortfall for the 2001 fiscal year. House leaders accuse budget officials of misrepresenting the year end balance and seek to block future taps to the 405 million emergency fund.
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