Bush rebuffs Taliban offer for bin Laden
President Bush rejected a Taliban proposal to discuss handing Osama bin Laden to a third country as U S jets entered a second week of bombing. Officials cited no proven link between anthrax outbreaks in Florida and New York and terrorism while authorities prepared investigations into about 190 people with potential knowledge of terrorism. Powell departed for a high priority mission to Pakistan and India to keep Lee OFFER on page 2A.
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Who Can Afford to Be Sick in October Breast Cancer Fight
Odessa resident Eileen Thomas 61 faced breast cancer with no health insurance. Her husband Tommy 55 earns $11.49 an hour, disqualifying Medicaid, making monthly medical bills rise as mastectomy follows years of low income and limited work.
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U.S. intensifies air strikes in Afghanistan second week
U S jets entered a second week of air raids targeting Afghan cities including Kabul Kandahar Mazar e Sharif and Jalalabad. Casualties rose as clashes erupted near Pakistani bases and civilians faced danger from nighttime blasts and power outages.
Monahans bus drivers build patriotic display at school yard
Monahans school bus drivers created a red white and blue Styrofoam cup display lit by lights to honor the Sept 11 victims. The art sits by the bus barn near the football stadium as district staff praise the gesture and plan ribbons for all district vehicles.
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