07-22-04 - WASHINGTON (AP) Thursday’s final report from the commission that investigated the Nine-Eleven attacks says Iraq was not involved in the terrorist plot.
But it does outline possible connections between al-Qaida and Iraq, including a 1998 meeting in Afghanistan involving an Iraqi delegation, Osama bin Laden, and members of the ruling Taliban.
Intelligence indicates that Iraq may have offered bin Laden safe haven, but he declined in favor of Afghanistan.
The report acknowledges a shared hatred of the U-S and "friendly contacts" between Iraq an al-Qaida, but adds none of those contacts developed into a "collaborative relationship."
President Bush and Vice President Cheney have both said ties between al-Qaida and Iraq were "real and dangerous" and justified the U-S invasion of Iraq last year.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
