Terror fears rise over trucks and hijack links
Attorney General Ashcroft warned of a clear and present danger from terrorism including trucks carrying hazardous chemicals. About 20 people are detained or questioned over illegal licenses to drive tankers, with possible ties to September 11 hijackers. International probes involve France and U.S. authorities chasing plots, financial links, and potential test runs by hijackers.
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Nuclear plant security tightens after terrorist attacks
Washington reports unprecedented security at 64 nuclear reactor sites with more guards, expanded patrols, and restricted access. At 26 military bases, intercept aircraft stand ready as NRC officials consider broader risk, warning existing safeguards may be inadequate against another high‑impact attack.
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Notable historical milestones from September 26 history
On September 26 1960 Nixon and Kennedy held the first televised presidential debate in Chicago. Other notable dates include 1777 British occupation of Philadelphia, 1789 Thomas Jefferson named first U.S. secretary of state, 1914 FTC established, 1969 The Brady Bunch debuts on ABC, 1986 Rehnquist sworn in as 16th chief justice with Scalia as 103rd member, and 1990 MPAA creates NC-17 rating replacing X.
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Birthdays today honor Olivia Newton-John and peers
On this day Olivia Newton-John turns 53 joining fitness icon Jack LaLanne at 87 actor Kent McCord 59 singer Bryan Ferry 56 and actress Mary Beth Hurt 53. Other notable birthdays include Carlene Carter 46 Linda Hamilton 45 Melissa Sue Anderson 39 Patrick Bristow 39 Tracey Thorn 39 Cindy Herron 36 and Serena Williams 20.
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Military campaign renamed for Islamic sensitivity in new Operation Enduring Freedom
The Pentagon renamed the coming military campaign to Operation Enduring Freedom to avoid alienating Islamic partners. Defense chiefs boosted preparations by calling 2,000 more reservists to active duty, bringing total to about 14,000 as Rumsfeld and Powell briefed Congress on military and diplomatic moves after the September 11 attacks. They offered few new details on timing, while massing forces near Afghanistan and scrapping the term Operation Infinite Justice due to offensive implications.
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Teens respond to 9 11 in Journal World letters
After the September 11 attacks, Lawrence teens began expressing views in letters to the Journal-World. National students showed support with actions such as a living flag in Iowa, as part of the Thursdays 18 & Under section examining youth reactions to new threats.
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