U S led Afghanistan strikes claim early success
The United States reports modest success in the first wave of air and sea attacks on Afghanistan targeting air defenses, airfields, and Taliban leadership. Pentagon officials caution that success measures focus on pressuring terrorists and aiding opposition groups, not simple hit counts.
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Ridge takes oath as homeland security chief in new office
Tom Ridge reported for duty at the new Office of Homeland Security near the Oval Office to map U S vulnerabilities to terrorism and build a comprehensive plan. He resigns as Pennsylvania governor to lead a cross federal state and local effort, coordinating readiness measures across agencies amid Afghanistan war context.
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