Allied Forces Strike Washington Warplanes Bomb Taliban Strongholds
United States and Britain launched air and sea assaults on Afghanistan using Tomahawk missiles and 500 pound bombs as part of an anti terrorism campaign. Rumsfeld described sustained strikes aiming to defeat terrorists and their supporters with humanitarian aid drops beginning Sunday.
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Benton veteran voices support for Afghanistan strikes
Barney Beard, 68, a Korean War veteran and retired coal miner from Benton, said he supported allied airstrikes in Afghanistan as justified and timely, noting ongoing terrorist attacks and hoping for a quick end. He spoke at the Illinois Centre mall in Marion on Sunday. More local reaction on 1.
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Nation reacts to U S strikes in Afghanistan across sports crowds
Cheers and caution spread as Americans learn of U S forces striking Afghanistan. In Atlanta stadiums fans chant USA while others voice hopes for peace. Mormon leader Hinckley speaks of fragility of life, peace, civilization amid widespread counterstrike sentiment.
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Weather Today and Tonight Forecast
Partly sunny today with a high near 70. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows around 50 and light winds. Tuesday brings more sun and highs in the mid 70s. Details on 8A.
Inside Special Coverage Retaliation Risk Rising
Retaliation risk grows as strikes intensify, with humanitarian aid operations affected and relief workers concerned about safety. Authorities monitor escalating hostilities while aid agencies adjust access and security measures to protect staff and beneficiaries.
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