Suspected Terrorist Attack on World Trade Center
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Latest reports from AP and CNN4,763 reported missing from World Trade Center
NEW YORK -- The ghastly toll of the terrorist attack on the nation's largest city came into focus Thursday, as more than 4,700 people were reported missing in the devastation of the World Trade Center. President Bush said he would visit New York and thank its people for exhibiting "the bravery of America." 09/13/01
Cheney moved to Camp David; Capitol evacuated
WASHINGTON -- Two days after the worst terrorist attack in American history, officials widened the security buffer around the White House, moved Vice President Dick Cheney to Camp David and closed New York's three airports to incoming flights. 09/13/01
The Investigation
Black box found at Pennsylvania crash site
WASHINGTON -- Searchers found the black box of one hijacked airliner in Pennsylvania and received a signal from the black box of the plane that crashed at the Pentagon, officials said Thursday. Attorney General John Ashcroft said the FBI was working on "thousands and thousands of leads" in the investigation of Tuesday's terror attacks. 09/13/01
Diplomacy
Powell calls bin Laden a prime suspect
WASHINGTON -- Secretary of State Colin Powell identified Osama bin Laden as a prime suspect in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and said he would press the president of Pakistan for information on his operations. 09/13/01
Security
Air ban is lifted, but it will be slow going
WASHINGTON -- The nation's aviation system was to reopen today after an unprecedented shutdown prompted by a terrorist attack, but government officials cautioned travelers to expect slower operations and tighter security. 09/13/01
Pentagon
Washington death toll estimated at 190
WASHINGTON -- Approximately 190 people perished in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon, and the Army suffered the heaviest blow with 74 people lost, the Pentagon announced Thursday. 09/13/01
Military
U.S. retaliation will be 'sustained,' says deputy defense secretary
WASHINGTON -- The United States will respond to terrorist attacks on New York and Washington with a sustained military campaign, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz said Thursday. 09/13/01
 Amy Sancetta / Associated Press Sister Emily Louise, who lives in the Sister Margaret House in New York's Wall Street area, wears an air filter mask as she walks back home with food Thursday. Masks are a common sight due to the fear of asbestos particles floating in the air.  |
America needs answers to heal
DETROIT -- Each sunrise brings another morning after. Even the blue sky and warm breezes are suspect, a trick of nature to divert us from catastrophe. 09/13/01
Congress
Emergency anti-terrorism bill could exceed $20 billion
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House passes bill giving tax relief to terrorism victims
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Sporadic violence erupts across nation
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'A group of us are going to do something'
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Clinton rejected chance to bomb bin Laden last year
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The trail
Clues surface in N.Y. attacks
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Jet crashes
Search continues for black boxes
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U.S. connections
Terrorist's Boston ties under scrutiny
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Anti-terrorism
Assault found U.S. experts off guard
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Pilot training
Suspected hijackers took lessons
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Law enforcement
Clues to attackers lie in wreckage, computer systems
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Recovery
Victim search slow, difficult
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Missing
Families start desperate search
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Blast site
New Yorkers share stories, pride in attack aftermath
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Escape
Last survivor out gets a second life
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Teacher recounts daughter's anguish
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On the streets
Pall settles over Washington as capital struggles to cope
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Threats
Chemical attacks concern experts
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Overseas
Sympathetic Germans expect U.S. to retaliate
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Israel exploits U.S tragedy, Palestinians say
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Aggressive Fox vows to advance Mexico
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List of victims
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