Series of explosions rattle Fallujah

GROUND BATTLE Despite heavy fighting in the city continuing after US artillery and gunships pounded Fallujah overnight, US officials say they're still pushing negotiations

AP , FALLUJAH, IRAQ

The length of the barrage on Tuesday night suggested US forces are seeking to wear down the insurgents' strong points in Jolan. While troops deal with Jolan using firepower, elsewhere in the city the military is sending in patrols to establish control.

Those patrols are to begin today, but will avoid the Jolan area, commanders say.