U S Air Base in Turkey Expands Role in Northern Iraq
At Incirlik in southern Turkey, U S bombers launch repeated attacks into northern Iraq as part of a low profile Persian Gulf air war effort. Analysts say the base offers rapid reach and supply capacity, allowing coalition forces to pressure Saddam Hussein from the rear while southern targets draw most attention.
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Allied forces seek to counter gulf oil spill impact
White House and Pentagon officials say steps are being taken to mitigate the spill's effects on naval operations. President Bush pledges full effort to halt the spill as it spreads toward Saudi waters threatening desalination plants. Environmentalists warn of severe harm to fishing and marine life while experts note crude oil behaves differently than refined fuels on water.
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Army labs and vaccine production details outlined
Mr. Casey states production increases produce antigens for a vaccine using naturally occurring organisms that do not cause disease. He asserts these facilities pose no threat to workers or the community. The U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command runs Fort Detrick labs and contracts with multiple organizations nationwide to supply medical defenses against biological threats.
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Relatives object to scrapped honors for returning war dead
The Pentagon plans to omit public honors at arrivals for flag draped coffins, angering relatives such as Anna Goodwin of the 82nd Airborne. Families may arrange private or base-based burials, while honor guards and bands will be absent, prompting concern over renewed war casualties and national mourning.
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Infant of murdered mother dies in Washington hospital
Infant known as Baby Rodriguez died at 7:49 p.m. at Children's National Medical Center in Washington DC after surviving about a day following the murder of her mother. An autopsy will determine cause of death. A separate crash on US 340 in Virginia left a West Virginia woman seriously injured, flown to MedStar.
Jefferson Man Seriously Injured In Evening Assault
A Jefferson man remained in the intensive care unit at Frederick Memorial Hospital after being struck in the head with a tire iron several times Friday night. The attack outside the victim George Sherwood Jr.s home on Basford Road occurred when he answered a knock about a broken down car on U S 15. A canine and Maryland State Police helicopter assisted searches for the suspect, who fled on foot. The assailant is described as a 6 4 black male with a heavy build wearing a red University of Maryland Terrapin sweatshirt.
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