Pentagon bombs hit civilian site by mistake near Kabul
The Pentagon acknowledged a Navy F-14 dropped two 500 pound bombs that struck a residential area northwest of Kabul, instead of military vehicles half a mile away. Officials reported unknown casualties while Taliban positions north of Kabul faced strikes. Pillars include remarks by Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and Pakistan's Musharraf fearing Kabul atrocities if the Taliban fall.
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Kabul
Karachi
Pakistan
Muzamal Shah
Harkat ul-Mujaen
America
Harakat ul-Mujahedeen
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Kashmir
United States
Northern Alliance
Voice of America
Defense
Donald H. Rumsfeld
Taliban
Rumsfeld
Pervez Musharraf
Pentagon
Afghanistan
Mullah Mohammed Omar
Clarke
U.S
Baluchistan
Panjgur
Missing Stefanie Welch perplexes sheriff and family
Stefanie Welch, last seen February 28 after dropping a son at day care, remains missing as police follow few leads. Her abandoned car was found at a southeast Lakin mobile home. Kearny County investigators, led by Darrell Walters, describe the case as ongoing with no confirmed suspects. Welch, a mother of two, worked at a Lakin cattle processor and planned to wed Ray Moore, though her ex-husband disputes the engagement. Police urge anyone with information to call (620) 355-6211.
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Ray Moore
Welch
Moore
Kearny County
Lakin
James Jarboe
Jarboe
Darrell Walters
Dennis Jones
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
KBI
Brian Welch
Stef
Simpson defense says driver provoked road rage
In closing arguments Simpson's lawyers contend Jeffrey Pattinson chased Simpson to confront him, with defense attorney Yale Galanter accusing Pattinson of acting as a vigilante and blowing the incident out of proportion. The state prosecution planned to present its closing remarks later.
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MIAMI
O.J. Simpson
Simpson
Jeffrey Pattinson
Pattinson
Yale Galanter
Anthrax equipment repairs center eyed for health concerns
State epidemiologist Dr. Gianfranco Pezzino said 10 or 11 workers had flu like symptoms and officials have conducted tests with results due in 24 to 72 hours. Sen. Sam Brownback urged federal support for affected employees as authorities probe exposure from post facility gear sent to Topeka for repairs after Sept 11.
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ASI Inc
Gianfranco Pezzino
Kansas
Sam Brownback
R-Kan
Erik Hotmire
Deer hazards rise as deer-vehicle crashes threaten motorists
Kansas Highway Patrol warns drivers to slow at dawn and dusk where deer are common near Conservation Reserve Program ground. Deer sightings increase in several area counties with Finney, Hamilton, and Hodge counties recording higher crash counts. Officers advise avoiding braking hard and report crashes totaling 500 or more, with 911 for injuries.
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Knoefel
David Ploutz
Ford County
KDOT
Lane County
Finney County
Lane
Hodgeman County
Scott
Hamilton County
Kearny
Grant County
Gray, Greeley
Haskell
Hispanic Talk Show Broadens Red Cross Community Ties
Rivera and Orosco describe a Spanish language talk show that airs in Red Cross community. The program, funded by ads and produced with Western Kansas Broadcast Center, aims to boost involvement with police, fire department, and local groups. Orosco credits the idea to Ron Isham and local demand for Spanish content.
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Rivera
Orosco
Steve Smith
Western Kansas Broadcast Center
Ron Isham
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