In an exclusive report for Morning Edition from NPR's Steve Inskeep, residents of an Afghan village claim American soldiers killed at least 18 people who were actually loyal to the new government -- and that American officials paid the victims' relatives $1,000 in reparations. -->
Postcards from the Front Lines
U.S. special forces troops continue to search for clues to the location of Osama bin Laden, amid unconfirmed reports that he fled to Pakistan ahead of the recent assault on Tora Bora. NPR's Eric Weiner has the latest details, along with pictures from the region. Dec. 28, 2001. -->
Trusting in GovernmentA new NPR/Kaiser/Kennedy School poll finds most Americans are willing to allow curbs on civil liberties during the government's war on terrorism. Read analysis and complete results of the poll, and take the poll yourself to see how your answers compare. • Poll Analysis and Findings or Listen • Take the Poll Online
A member of the U.S. 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for a tour of duty in Afghanistan (L); a typical scene near Kabul, as Afghans seek help from UN aid workers in the aftermath of years of conflict (R).
Postcards from the Front Lines
U.S. special forces troops continue to search for clues to the location of Osama bin Laden, amid unconfirmed reports that he fled to Pakistan ahead of the recent assault on Tora Bora. NPR's Eric Weiner has the latest details, along with pictures from the region. Dec. 28, 2001. -->
Trusting in GovernmentA new NPR/Kaiser/Kennedy School poll finds most Americans are willing to allow curbs on civil liberties during the government's war on terrorism. Read analysis and complete results of the poll, and take the poll yourself to see how your answers compare. • Poll Analysis and Findings or Listen • Take the Poll Online
A member of the U.S. 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares for a tour of duty in Afghanistan (L); a typical scene near Kabul, as Afghans seek help from UN aid workers in the aftermath of years of conflict (R).
