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NEWS ARCHIVE - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
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Bin Laden's sole post-September 11 TV interview aired on CNN In late October interview, fugitive al Qaeda leader vows fight to the death.... 01/31/2002 Bush to Americans: Change Your Soft Culture "Each of us are responsible for the decisions we make in life...." 01/31/2002 Out of the rubble, a nasty dispute Medallions made with WTC steel anger some victims' relatives.... 01/31/2002 Operation Philippines Begins Military mission to train Filipino soldiers fighting Muslim extremists began Thursday.... 01/31/2002 Democrats enlist Jesse Jackson in Enron war Carville memo: Issue "has the potential to reduce confidence in the Bush Administration and Republicans.... 01/31/2002 "Send us to US jail," Taliban beg Anything, they say, to get out of Shibergan prison in northern Afghanistan.... 01/31/2002 Enron Exposes Campaign Finance Myths Enron story actually undermines three vital tenets of the reformers' faith.... 01/31/2002 'Bush model' urged for GOP campaigns The White House wants Republicans to shift from an air war to a ground war.... 01/30/2002 Bush hits a home run with viewers Gallup poll: 94% positive reaction, 97% say Bush on right track against terrorism.... 01/30/2002 Troops Uncovered Diagrams for Major U.S. Targets American forces searching Al Qaeda hide-outs have discovered diagrams of American nuclear facilities.... 01/30/2002 New poll: Bush, GOP enjoy record popularity Positive ratings higher and more protracted than any modern president.... 01/29/2002 DNC chief profited from bankrupt firm McAuliffe made the profits off an initial $100,000 investment in Global Crossing.... 01/29/2002 US Guard call-up hits cities hard The biggest reserve activation since the Gulf War has depleted police and fire squads.... 01/28/2002 Political playing field tilts to GOP Significant leads in public opinion, fundraising bode well for midterm elections.... 01/28/2002 Post series: 10 days in September Road to war; rallying the world.... 01/28/2002 American Taliban inspires little mercy More than 1 in 4 Californians say Walker should be put to death if convicted.... 01/28/2002 New poll: Bush, GOP seen as leaders on economics, education "Should concern Democrats...." 01/25/2002 More voters identify with GOP For the first time in the history of political polling.... 01/25/2002 Democrats yet to tie Enron to Bush for political gain "It may be that the principal scandal is what passes for legal conduct...." 01/25/2002 At border, uptick in illegal crossings In all 24 lanes of traffic stopped at the spot where Mexico meets America.... 01/24/2002 Census finds illegals threat to U.S. security At least 58,000 Middle Eastern men from countries other than Israel are residing illegally in the United States.... 01/23/2002 National 'do not call' registry proposed Government proposes stopping all unwanted telemarketers with a single phone call.... 01/23/2002 Karzai, 'A Team' turned tide of war After the elite commandos infiltrated the north and south, Taliban cities fell to the guerrillas in rapid succession.... 01/22/2002 Enron cash got access to Bush, but not results Global warming was one of the embattled corporation's top lobbying priorities.... 01/22/2002 Democrats' prospects grow dimmer, polls show 15 point swing toward GOP since Sept. 11.... 01/22/2001 Party Chairmen Square Off Over Enron 'Controversy' McAuliffe said, "I can't speak to that. I wasn't there. I don't know it...." 01/22/2002 Lieberman urged to quit Enron probe over cash ties "To avoid the appearance of a double standard recusing yourself is the only appropriate step...." 01/16/2002 Enron gave cash to Democrats, sought pact help Donated $420,000 over a three-year period while lobbying the Clinton administration to expedite passage of global warming treaty.... 01/16/2002 Reservists' families suffer during long call-up More than 61,000 reservists from all military branches have been called to active duty nationwide.... 01/14/2002 Bush has record approval rating in Democratic MD Clinton's rating was almost 20 points lower in overwhelmingly Democratic state.... 01/11/2002 Bush-Kennedy alliance rattles Democrats "Heartburn-inducing? Yes." 01/10/2002 FDA Issues Guidelines to Protect Nation's Food From Terrorists The industry should take care to safeguard water supplies and urged restaurants to monitor salad bars.... 01/09/2002 Terrorist havens disappearing fast US-led worldwide crackdown wins cooperation - for the most part - from nations where terror groups linger.... 01/09/2002 Daschle gambling on poor economy Will come up empty if the economy recovers as early as most analysts now think it will.... 01/09/2002 Democrats vs Daschle Miller: Majority leader's arguments "at a level my brain can't reach...." 01/08/2002 Security screeners argued instead of stopping suspect At Denver International Airport.... 01/04/2002 Daschle to rip Bush policies "Major economic address" to blame Bush for recession.... 01/04/2002 GOP expects Senate leader to move for rollback of tax cuts Ultimate goal to raise taxes? 01/04/2002 War message brings political gains Bush has at least temporarily won the support of nearly everyone who voted for Gore.... 01/03/2002 Sept. 11 Deaths Not in Vain Victims of the terrorist attacks on the United States did not die in vain, Czech President Vaclav Havel said Tuesday.... 01/02/2002 Attack on convoy spelled end for Taliban What may have been the decisive battle could also qualify as the most obscure.... 12/31/2001 We will win nuclear war, says India Boasted yesterday that it would survive a first strike by a Pakistani atomic weapon.... 12/31/2001 Military mission turns to searches, interrogations Evidence gathered has "led directly to preventing terrorist attacks...." 12/28/2001 Iraqi military intelligence seeks quiet deal with U.S. Offers information on terrorism, attempts to dissuade Saddam from engaging U.S.... 12/21/2001 Rules force U.S. troops to let al Qaeda flee Part of overall policy to keep civilian casualties as low as possible.... 12/21/2001 Stewart Enterprises Names Three to Board of Directors The Company's Board of Directors has elected Leslie Rosenthal Jacobs, Alden J. McDonald Jr. and Brian J. Marlowe.... 12/20/2001 Troops Surround Last Al-Qaida Fighters Pakistani troops battled fugitive al-Qaida fighters Thursday.... 12/20/2001 GIs may hunt for al Qaeda leaders Afghan allies may not have the ability or the will to establish control over Tora Bora.... 12/20/2001 Interrogations may be key in bin Laden hunt The best way to find Al Qaeda and Taliban fugitives is to simply ask those who know them best.... 12/20/2001 |
Ralph Nader conducting his own war Blasts Bush administration for invasion of Afghanistan.... 12/20/2001 U.S. warns of "sleeper cells" "The entire team is very focused on the disruption of these cells...." 12/17/2001 U.S. success spurs other nations to point out al Qaeda cells May need U.S. help to destroy them.... 12/17/2001 Arab Papers Downplay Bin Laden Tape Newspapers in the Arab world Friday played down an Osama bin Laden videotape.... Bin Laden videotape released The destruction exceeded his estimates and the event "benefitted Islam greatly...." 12/13/2001 Transcript of videotape 12/13/2001 Smallpox Would Spread Rapidly in Modern World Infecting 6 to 12 people for each individual already infected..... 12/13/2001 Afghan fighters explore crude cave hideouts So far, the famous caves have turned out to be little more than rough-walled rooms dug into hills.... 12/12/2001 American Taliban warns U.S. of impending biological attack Also claims al Qaeda's war will result in destruction of U.S.... 12/12/2001 Unfinished business with al Qaeda Most significant U.S. goal is killing or apprehending organizations's leaders.... 12/12/2001 Afghans Overrun al-Qaida Hide-Outs Backed by devastating U.S. airstrikes and nighttime raids by American special forces.... 12/11/2001 Man Indicted in Attacks Conspiracy A federal grand jury indicted a French Moroccan who has been detained in the terrorism investigation.... 12/11/2001 Bush leads 3-month commemorations around world Memorial synchronized around U.S., 70 other nations.... 12/11/2001 Brits want bin Laden kept alive Will not turn him over to U.S. if it means possible execution.... 12/11/2001 Attacks, Unemployment Prompt Many to Reflect on Life's Goals Sept. 11th and its aftermath have caused 41 percent of American workers to rethink their careers.... 12/10/2001 Slain CIA Officer to Be Buried He was a covert warrior who fell in battle.... 12/10/2001 Al Qaeda Planned New Attack on Washington Attackers went underground after FBI crackdown.... 12/10/2001 Cheney, bin Laden both conduct wars from underground hideouts Two men in two caves, half a world apart.... 12/10/2001 Tape points to bin Laden He reportedly says WTC damage greater than he had expected.... 12/09/2001 Bin Laden sightings abound near Tora Bora cave complex Rumsfield: "I see, literally, dozens and dozens and dozens of pieces of intelligence every day...." 12/09/2001 The best of the Web The Internet may not change the world, but it sure is doing a good job of covering the war.... 12/07/2001 Envelope makers revamp products Redesigns focus on security features.... 12/07/2001 U.S. closing in on bin Laden Officials believe he is in Tora Bora region.... 12/06/2001 Al Qaeda stronghold under heavy attack Afghan fighters, U.S. planes pound mountain caves.... 12/06/2001 Lawsuit charges Monica-gate spurred Clinton airstrikes Filed by owner of Sudanese medicine factory.... 12/06/2001 Burying Terror's Victims Sorrow and rage fertilize both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.... 12/05/2001 2 U.S. soldiers killed, 20 injured by friendly fire B-52 dropped ordinance too close to troops.... 12/05/2001 Al Qaeda leaders killed in raids During U.S. strikes against cave complex.... 12/05/2001 Over 75% of Americans prefer President Bush over "President Gore" "The sensation is, 'Hey, we picked the right guy.'" 12/04/2001 Iraq officially threatens Israel if U.S. attacks Iraq would "swallow Israel up...." 12/04/2001 Harrison's ashes to be immersed in sacred river Remains of late Beatle will be scattered in the Ganges in India.... 12/03/2001 Sleeper cells next target Al Qaeda groups in U.S. and abroad.... 12/03/2001 An American among al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners John Walker of San Francisco, part of prison rebellion near Mazar-e-Sharif.... 12/03/2001 All Things Must Pass George Harrison is dead at 58 11/30/2001 Most Americans back U.S. terror tactics Poll finds little worry over rights.... 11/29/2001 Public supports broader war Nearly 75% in favor of a long war, bringing the battle to Iraq.... 11/29/2001 Journalists withdrawing from front lines Concerns about a rising tide of lawlessness in northern Afghanistan.... 11/29/2001 New York's Christmas spirit endures The elaborate window displays, the horse-drawn carriages, the skaters in Central Park.... 11/28/2001 Afghan fortress a formidable target Cave complex may be harboring bin Laden, al Quaeda.... 11/28/2001 Oregon AG clears way for questioning of foreigners Portland police have refused a request from Ashcroft to interview foreign visitors.... 11/28/2001 Detainees filling Passaic, Hudson county jails The two county lockups seem to have become the ground zero for Middle Eastern immigrants rounded up in the FBI's probe.... 11/28/2001 Taliban May Surrender Key Southern Area Hundreds of Marines take up positions as regime reportedly holds talks on handing territory to tribal leaders.... 11/27/2001 Air Security Goals in Doubt Mineta says U.S. will likely not meet the new law's deadline to screen all bags for explosives within 60 days.... 11/27/2001 Swede is eighth journalist killed since air strikes began Killed early Tuesday in northern Afghanistan after gunmen robbed the house where he was staying.... 11/27/2001 Lloyds raises loss estimates for from WTC attacks New figure includes 47% increase to $2.8 billion.... 11/27/2001 1st U.S. battle casualties Five Special Forces commandos seriously hurt; CIA operative believed killed.... 11/27/2001 Tales from disappointed jihadis Itching for a fight, foreign Taliban supporters captured before engaging US troops.... 11/27/2001 Firms shelve holiday party plans "It just wouldn't feel right...." 11/26/2001 EU push to update laws on moving corpses European Federation of Funeral Services call for easier cross-border transfer.... 11/26/2001 Marines enter south Afghanistan To set up base near Kandahar, track members of al Quaeda.... 11/26/2001 Alliance enters Kunduz Gain territory, looking for fighters.... 11/26/2001 US targets three more countries Targets linked to Osama Bin Laden in Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.... 11/26/2001 |
Oregon cops block Sept. 11 probe of Mideastern suspects Homeland defense may have a serious kink in its West Coast armor.... 11/21/2001 U.S. may see military patrols General appointed to coordinate homeland defense.... 11/21/2001 Civilian casualties far fewer than reports suggested The British defense ministry said that no more than 300 had died nationwide.... 11/21/2001 Defecting Afghan Taliban pursued by foreign fighters Militants have gunned down 470 who tried to surrender.... 11/20/2001 Taliban abandon surrender plan after Omar's "prophetic dream" "I have had a dream in which I am in charge for as long as I live...." 11/20/2001 Terrorism focus turns to Canadian border Before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Americans felt free to ignore the "other border...." 11/19/2001 Mexico to offer help in securing border Could include harmonizing visa requirements for visitors from third countries.... 11/19/2001 Bin Laden's summer house stripped bare by looters Almost everything of value carried off from the football field-sized fortress.... 11/19/2001 Terrorists push plots from jail Militant sheik got messages to his followers.... 11/19/2001 Fast times for financial planners Investors want to know how to get their affairs in order.... 11/16/2001 "Miracle rescue" Aid workers describe a 48-hour ordeal.... 11/16/2001 COMING HOME: 8 foreign aid workers freed Three U.S. special forces helicopters picked up the aid workers in a field near Ghazni.... Freed by anti-Taliban uprising 11/15/2001 Poll: How far Americans would go to fight terror Majority supports assassination, 1 in 4 backs use of nuclear arms.... 11/14/2001 Hunt for bin Laden intensifies Special Ops forces tracking down al Quaeda leadership.... 11/14/2001 Suspected terrorists in UK will not see evidence against them Foreign terrorists will be interned indefinitely under emergency proposals published yesterday.... 11/14/2001 Aid workers could be released soon According to son of Libyan Leader Gadhafi.... 11/14/2001 Fleeing Taliban take imprisoned aid workers with them *Two American women among the eight foreigners *"They were very happy, because they thought they would be released...." 11/13/2001 Missile destroys Al-Jazeera office Arab satellite channel office in Kabul reportedly hit by U.S. missile.... 11/13/2001 Program enlists public for anti-terror training During World War II, some Americans found comfort at the sight of volunteer civil defense squads patrolling parks, beaches, and cities for enemy intruders.... 11/12/2001 Three journalists killed in Taliban attack The first Western media to die in the conflict.... 11/12/2001 Charities try to speed up giving Charities accused of moving too slowly to distribute million of dollars are scrambling to speed up payments.... 11/12/2001 Air security took back seat to cost The real question is whether the federal government can be trusted to improve airport security.... 11/12/2001 Miami airport security lapses lead nation All four incidents involved improper security screening at airline gates.... 11/09/2001 September 11th Fund aids detained Arabs' defenders Another PR "nightmare" for United Way fund.... 11/09/2001 Red Cross says victims to get all funds Promised that all money raised for victims of terrorism would be used for that purpose.... 11/09/2001 Congress Probes Death Data Privacy Anyone who can afford a hefty subscription price can buy information about dead people.... 11/08/2001 Health agency proposes quarantine plan for states officials want to be able to close roads and airports, herd people into stadiums, and quarantine entire infected cities.... 11/07/2001 First indictment expected in hijackings Suspect called would-be pilot; anthrax tie seen to conspiracy.... 11/07/2001 Terrorism Takes a Toll in Wichita It's not often that a civic leader has to urge his constituents to be more selfish.... 11/06/2001 Volunteers receive smallpox vaccine To determine whether the US can dilute and expand its store of 15 million doses.... 11/06/2001 Remembering those claimed by terror An urn of ashes was solemnly entombed Sunday in a memorial wall at a township church.... 11/05/2001 Networks suffer huge ad revenues loss ABC, CBS and NBC collectively suffered a record loss of $880 million in advertising revenues.... 11/03/2001 Building case against silent detainees in terror probe Authorities hope to convince them that cooperation is the only alternative to a long prison sentance.... 11/02/2001 U.S. military: Winter gives us advantage "The Afghans are miserable in that environment and don't want to come out and play...." 11/02/2001 Sanitized mail to be checked piece by piece Tons of mail in the Capitol and federal offices have been impounded.... 11/01/2001 Anthrax probe taking new turn US officials now prompted to reexamine whether cross-contaminated mail can infect people in their homes or offices.... 10/31/2001 Australian bill to prolong life of cemeteries Enables cemetery trusts to reallocate unused burial sites.... 10/31/2001 Disaster could doom notion of financial district Some are wondering whether the very idea of a district concentrated downtown collapsed along with the Towers.... 10/30/2001 Authorities try to stem tainted mail Authorities suspect more anthrax-tainted letters may be drifting undetected through the postal system.... 10/29/2001 Bronze sphere is a ray of hope amid the ruins The towers' destruction was so overwhelming, so incomprehensible, even the smallest items recovered from the debris in recognizable form take on new meaning.... 10/18/2001 Over 150 NYFD Funerals in Month The Fire Department's ceremonial unit ... which coordinates funeral details between families, houses of worship and the department, has planned and attended 152 services so far. It is only halfway through.... 10/15/2001 Final Respects: New York’s funeral industry prepares for an onslaught New York City funeral directors say that although they’ll be busy, they won’t be completely overwhelmed; still, they are preparing for enormous crowds and steadying themselves to deal with families facing unexpected, tragic deaths.... Victims' families to get soil from trade center New York officials will distribute thousands of wooden urns containing soil from the World Trade Center.... New York Reaches Out to Grieving Kin Authorities take steps to make it easier for families to collect death benefits without having to produce a body.... Relatives of Missing Stuck in a Bureaucratic Maze ....a quagmire of problems for families trying to collect on insurance policies, access bank accounts and execute wills.... Funeral Homes Bear The Strain After the attack: New York's grief industry is facing overwhelming business and an unexpected financial boost.... Buried Bodies Aren't Public Health Risk "To a large extent, they are entombed, much like in a graveyard...." Wellspring of tears hasn't run dry The families of the missing finally let go of the hope that their loved ones will be found under the mountain of rubble.... |