U S leads sustained strike as Iraq war opens
U S forces launch major attack on Iraq aiming for largest battlefield campaign in history. Iraq troops surrender as Saddam hoped to hide, while U S warns terrorist groups against retaliation. Secret electronic bomb concept mentioned as part of the plan.
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Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. High in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight mostly cloudy with a 50 percent thunderstorm chance. Low in the mid-40s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Friday becoming partly cloudy with a high in the mid-50s.
Bush orders air strikes against Iraqi leadership targets
President Bush announced the opening salvo of a U S led operation against Saddam Hussein’s regime. Cruise missiles and precision bombs struck a site near Baghdad while invasion forces moved toward the border. He pledged decisive force and victory, saying the campaign would be broad and concerted.
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US troops raid Afghan villages in major operation
About 1,000 U.S. troops launched a raid on southeastern Afghan villages hunting al-Qaida members in the biggest operation in over a year. Helicopters from the 82nd Airborne transported troops as officials in Washington and Bagram confirmed activity near Kandahar.
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Salukis linked to MTV True Life feature tonight
The Southern Illinois University Saluki basketball team will be showcased on MTV True Life. Kent Williams Jermaine Dearman and other players are followed as taping began in December. Coach Bruce Weber notes cameras captured early season moments with airings at 9 p.m. and repeats Friday morning and next Tuesday.
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Former Ryan aide found guilty in Illinois racketeering case
A top aide to former Gov. George Ryan and the Citizens for Ryan campaign committee were convicted of using tax dollars and state workers to run a corrupt political machine. Scott Fowell was found guilty of lying to a grand jury, failing to report income, and conspiring to destroy evidence. The jury verdict marks a historic racketeering conviction for a campaign committee. A forfeiture of 750000 was ordered. Page 6A.
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