document.write( 'US poised to seize Afghan town as Taliban dig in ');
document.write( 'Over 60 feared dead, 400 hurt in Afghan avalanches ');
document.write( 'Marines wait in the cold for Afghan offensive ');
document.write( 'NATO says Afghans to play big role in offensive ');
document.write( 'Wild West motif lightens US mood at Afghan base ');