War authority gains momentum in House and Senate
Democrats and Republicans close ranks behind a resolution giving President Bush broad authority to use military force against Iraq. Bush hails a likely passage next week as he seeks U.N. support and a regime change. The plan requires 60 day reports to Congress and certifies peaceful options first whenever feasible.
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Alamo Sweep launches large US troop hunt in Afghanistan
Up to 2,000 U.S. Army troops from the 82nd Airborne joined a new strategy in southeastern Afghanistan’s Paktia province to pursue Taliban and al Qaida holdouts. The operation, called Alamo Sweep, targets a border area with Pakistan and aims to relieve special forces for potential Iraq deployment. Soldiers have so far questioned suspects and found weapon caches as the mission continues for weeks.
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Hurricane Lili Threatens Gulf Coast With 140 MPH Winds
Hundreds of thousands urged to flee as Hurricane Lili strengthens to Category 4. Lifethreatening surge up to 20 feet and heavy rainfall possible. Louisiana and Texas authorities order evacuations, Mission Control halts operations, and Tabasco bottling plant shuts down.
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