81.   One American soldier and three Afghan fighter were killed Saturday on the first day of the ground operation, the Pentagon said.

82.   One American soldier and three Afghan fighters were killed Saturday on the first day of the ground operation, the Pentagon said.

83.   Russian Defense Minister Igor Sergeyev said today that he could not rule out the possibility of launching ground operations in the breakaway republic.

84.   Russian Defense Minister Igor Sergeyev said he could not rule out the possibility of launching ground operations in the breakaway republic.

85.   Sergeyev said Sunday that he could not rule out the possibility of launching ground operations in the breakaway republic.

86.   The air war must be followed by ground operations with specific aims.

87.   The British Defense Ministry said earlier Monday that ground operations by ground troops were an option.

88.   The casualties came during the largest U.S.-led ground operation in the anti-terror campaign since December, military officials said.

89.   The Europeans, who have carried the burden of dangerous ground operations in Bosnia, are getting a lift from the prospect of American troops participating in an evacuation.

90.   U.S. officials returning from the front Wednesday predicted the offensive would be wrapped up soon, thanks to increased firepower and progressing ground operations.