U S recruits allies to join Afghan fight against Taliban
Gen Tommy Franks disclosed covert U S efforts to recruit anti Taliban factions in Afghanistan as U S jets bomb Taliban garrisons blocking northern alliance advances toward Talqan and Kabul. Pentagon officials say mobilization plans may exceed initial 50 000 reservists amid the broader war on terrorism.
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National Guard to Guard Nuclear Plants Rises After Terror Alert
Seven states including Kansas deploy National Guard troops to secure reactors amid heightened security following this week’s terror alert. Ridge urged governors to consider added police protection while NRC defers to state decisions. New Jersey New York Massachusetts Connecticut Arizona and Missouri join efforts as Defense teams discuss broader plant security.
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New York hospital worker dies of inhalation anthrax
New York City mourns as Kathy T. Nguyen, 61, dies after three days in Lenox Hill Hospital from inhalation anthrax the nation's fourth bioterror death in a month. Officials note a New Jersey case of skin anthrax and suspect contaminated mail as the source.
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Former SLA member pleads guilty in 1970s bombing case
Sara Jane Olson, a former Symbionese Liberation Army member, pleaded guilty to possessing bombs with intent to murder police officers and claimed the Sept 11 attacks tainted her jury, saying she admitted to a crime she denies. Prosecutors say one bomb could have injured many. two attempts occurred in 1975 at a Los Angeles police station and a Hollywood pancake house.
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U S and Russia discuss pact to cut warheads
Washington officials say a two thirds reduction in strategic nuclear weapons is being discussed ahead of Bush Putin talks. Rice mediates on ABM treaty changes to allow missile defense tests while Powell Ivanov conduct talks. Russia hints at a 1500 to 2000 warhead ceiling as Bush weighs shielding plan. Talks aim for 1750 to 2250 range but final numbers unsettled.
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