Federal troops in NC airports funded by federal government
The article notes 90 National Guard members received FAA training at Fort Bragg to prepare for airport duty as North Carolina gets 2 million dollars from the federal government to cover Guard costs at 12 state airports. Constitutional historian Buckner Melton Jr. says federal funding does not make them federal troops and law questions remain.
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Kabul hit as U S and Britain launch strikes in Afghanistan
Abdul Salam Zaeef said bin Laden and Mullah Omar survived. Pentagon officials said 50 cruise missiles struck Afghanistan targeting air defenses, military sites and training camps. Power outages hit Kabul after blasts, with uncertain casualties and reports of smoke near the airport.
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Attacks and Aftermath Mark U S Strike On Terror Ties
President Bush announced a broad aerial campaign to target al Qaida and Taliban leaders with special forces to follow, aided by Tomahawk missiles and allied submarines. Defense officials said the mission aims to punish terrorism, gather intelligence, and force the Taliban from power while relief aid is sent to Afghan refugees.
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