Anthrax Infections Rise As CDC Confirms Case
The CDC confirmed a female New Jersey postal worker has inhalation anthrax and noted the illness was previously listed as suspected. Three have died from inhaled anthrax and at least five New Jersey postal workers are affected. Offsite facilities processing mail tested positive for the microbe in suburban Maryland. Justice Department and Supreme Court staff were tested and given antibiotics as tests continued across mail facilities and offices.
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Airstrikes Hit Kabul Homes Killing Civilians
Civilians died as American airstrikes spilling into Kabul neighborhoods struck targets north and east of the city. Witnesses said 13 civilians were killed on Sunday as U S jets returned over the capital and explosions echoed toward the Kabul to Bagram road.
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McCain Pushes Ground Troops for Afghanistan War
Senator John McCain urged unleashing major ground force to prevail in Afghanistan, saying a large deployment is needed to capture and hold territory. Administration officials say Taliban is weakened but warn of a drawn‑out conflict. An operation earlier this month involved about 100 airborne Rangers and special troops at a Taliban airfield and leader’s residence.
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McCain backs large ground effort against Taliban al Qaida
Sen John McCain warns on Face the Nation that a very large effort is needed to target Taliban and al Qaida networks and that it would involve casualties and not be accomplished by air power alone. Sen Christopher Dodd supports potential ground troops while Dick Gephardt signals possible backing if Bush pursues such action.
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Warner Clearly Leads Earley in Washington Post Poll
In Virginia, Democrat Mark Warner leads Republican Mark Earley by 51 to 41 percent among 1010 likely voters surveyed October 22 to 25. Libertarian William Redpath 2 percent and 6 percent undecided. Warner gains support from independents and GOP fragmentation.
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Fire line built as forest blaze rages near New Market
A fire line has been built around a blaze in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests near New Market. Officials say rainfall is needed to extinguish it, with 200 to 250 acres burned in Shenandoah and Page counties since Friday. About 80 firefighters completed the line. No homes or businesses have burned. The statewide burn ban remains in effect.
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