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Source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-12-24-terror-alert_x.htm
Pentagon Broadening U.S. Air Patrols; Deploying Air Defenses
(USA Today) - Intelligence gathered by the U.S. government indicates that al-Qaeda terrorists have a keen interest in striking targets far from major cities, such as power plants, dams, and oil facilities in Alaska. The Pentagon said Tuesday it is broadening air patrols throughout the country, deploying surface-to-air missile systems in the Washington area, and considering locating more anti-aircraft systems in the New York City region. Officials say there also seems to be interest in targeting holiday events that draw large crowds, such as college and professional football games and New Year's celebrations and parades. Overseas, officials in Turkey said they fear terrorists might be preparing to organize attacks on American, Israeli, and other Western interests.