British ground troops 'ready to go' Defense secretary says soldiers could be available on 'very short notice.'
Taliban foes lack supplies Afghan opposition troops around key city running out out of ammunition, food and medical supplies.

Bayer's patent on Cipro threatened HHS Sec. Thompson says price of key anthrax-fighting antibiotic is too high.

Many increasingly cautious with mail Most Americans edgy, but not panicky, USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup Poll shows.
Envelope as weapon overlooked A letter loaded with bacteria can do more damage than explosives, experts say.