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Sounds of an Escape From the 71st Floor Sounds of an Escape From the 71st Floor- Omar Rivera and his guide dog escaped unharmed from the 71st-floor office. Inquiry Traces Path of Hijacker Tied to Other Anti-U.S. Attacks Inquiry Traces Path of Hijacker Tied to Other Anti-U.S. Attacks- One of the suspected hijackers was tied to two previous attacks by Osama bin Laden's terror network. British Detail bin Laden's Link to U.S. Attacks British Detail bin Laden's Link to U.S. Attacks- In the days before the attacks, Osama bin Laden indicated that he was "about to launch a major attack on America," according to a … A Mundane Itinerary on the Eve of Terror A Mundane Itinerary on the Eve of Terror- For their last night on earth, the pair of terrorists stayed at a Comfort Inn on a sterile strip of gas stations and fast-food joints. Attacks' Impact on Economy of City Estimated at $90 Billion Attacks' Impact on Economy of City Estimated at $90 Billion- The attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center could have a $90 billion to $105 billion impact on the economy of Ne… Attack Investigation Runs Through Utah and Its Brigade of Language Experts Attack Investigation Runs Through Utah and Its Brigade of Language Experts- Members of the 300th Military Intelligence Brigade, an elite group of linguists, are trying to translat… Famous Faces With Pull Get Into Disaster Zone Famous Faces With Pull Get Into Disaster Zone- Many celebrities have wanted to visit ground zero, the epicenter of the World Trade Center disaster. Powell Says U.S. Had Signs, but Not Clear Ones, of a Plot Powell Says U.S. Had Signs, but Not Clear Ones, of a Plot- Secretary of State Powell said today that the administration had received a "lot of signs" that terrorists were planning… NATO Says U.S. Has Proof Against bin Laden Group NATO Says U.S. Has Proof Against bin Laden Group- NATO said today that the United States had provided "clear and compelling proof" that Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization wa… Searchers Find Remains of 50 People, Officials Say Searchers Find Remains of 50 People, Officials Say- Searchers have opened pockets of debris that contained the remains of 50 people, officials said yesterday. Call by bin Laden Before Attacks Is Reported Call by bin Laden Before Attacks Is Reported- Osama bin Laden telephoned his mother in Syria the day before the terrorist attacks to tell her "something big" was imminent, a senio… Rational and Irrational Fears Combine in Terrorism's Wake Rational and Irrational Fears Combine in Terrorism's Wake- The continents of safety and danger seemed forever shifted. The Investigation So Far The Investigation So Far- The investigation has identified 19 hijackers and uncovered much about their preparations and backgrounds. 20 Days Later, an Invisible Reminder Lingers 20 Days Later, an Invisible Reminder Lingers- After the terrorist attack, everyone in Lower Manhattan seemed to smell something. Nearly three weeks later, the smell still lingers. A Ground Zero Diary: 12 Days of Fire, Fear and Grit A Ground Zero Diary: 12 Days of Fire, Fear and Grit- A narrative of recent events. Slowly, Families Accept the Ruins as Burial Ground Slowly, Families Accept the Ruins as Burial Ground- A sad and inevitable change has swept across the acres of devastation between Liberty and Vesey Streets. Possible Guide for Hijackers Found, Ashcroft Says Possible Guide for Hijackers Found, Ashcroft Says- An Arabic language document belonging to the hijackers appears to be a spiritual and practical guide to preparing for their atta… Suspects in Hijackings Exploited Loopholes in Immigration Policy Suspects in Hijackings Exploited Loopholes in Immigration Policy- How the hikackers obtained entry into the country. A Hub for Hijackers Found in New Jersey A Hub for Hijackers Found in New Jersey- A Patterson apartment has been identified as a hub for those who planned the suicide missions. Bush Urges Afghans to Rid Their Country of Taliban Bush Urges Afghans to Rid Their Country of Taliban- President Bush came close to telling the Afghan people today to overthrow the Taliban government. New Attitude On Security At Airports New Attitude On Security At Airports- For air travelers and flight crews, there seems to be no such thing as an overreaction. Bush Freezes Assets Linked to Terror Network Bush Freezes Assets Linked to Terror Network- President Bush ordered an immediate freeze today of all assets in the United States of suspected Islamic terrorist groups and individ… U.S. Is Chasing German Leads on Terror Trail U.S. Is Chasing German Leads on Terror Trail- Investigators have not yet identified any knowing accomplices in the United States or uncovered a broad support network that assisted… U.S. Certain That bin Laden Remains Inside Afghanistan U.S. Certain That bin Laden Remains Inside Afghanistan- United States intelligence officials said today that they were certain that Osama bin Laden was still in Afghanistan. A Route Out of Washington, Horribly Changed A Route Out of Washington, Horribly Changed- An outline of the plane's path and passengers. U.S. to Publish Terror Evidence on bin Laden U.S. to Publish Terror Evidence on bin Laden- The Bush administration plans to make public evidence linking Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda network to the terror attacks. Taliban Reject Pakistan's Call for bin Laden Taliban Reject Pakistan's Call for bin Laden- Afghanistan rebuffed an American demand that the Taliban government immediately and unconditionally surrender Osama bin Laden. Groups Could Help Find bin Laden and Assist American Attacks Groups Could Help Find bin Laden and Assist American Attacks- The Bush administration is backing efforts to build an internal coalition in Afghanistan against Osama bin Laden and … More Reserves Called Up; Bush Consults With Putin More Reserves Called Up; Bush Consults With Putin- By air and sea, American forces moved into position today for the campaign against terrorism. Waging War in Afghanistan Could Rattle Region Waging War in Afghanistan Could Rattle Region- Military strikes could create a dangerous political vacuum in the region, government officials and analysts fear. Bush Tries to Steady Economy Jolted by Attack Bush Tries to Steady Economy Jolted by Attack- Bush predicted today that the economy would rebound "in America in the years ahead," but he faces a Congress and Federal Reserve alr… In Europe, Some Say the Attacks Stemmed From American Failings In Europe, Some Say the Attacks Stemmed From American Failings- A debate has begun over whether the inconsistencies of American foreign policy mean that resentment of the United S… Europe Moves Against Those Tied to Attacks Europe Moves Against Those Tied to Attacks- The pursuit of the network behind the terrorist attacks in the United States spread across Europe. Canada Miffed at Bush Omission Canada Miffed at Bush Omission- Canada never got a mention in President Bush's speech on Thursday night. Bush Delivers Message of Retaliation and Tolerance Bush Delivers Message of Retaliation and Tolerance- Bush asked the public to view Arabs and Muslims living in the United States as American patriots. Bin Laden Operative Is Linked to Suspects Bin Laden Operative Is Linked to Suspects- Federal investigators are examining a possible link between the hijackers who crashed into the World Trade Center and operatives for Osa… Tape Reveals Wild Struggle on Flight 93 Tape Reveals Wild Struggle on Flight 93- A desperate struggle took place aboard the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 before it crashed in southwestern Pennsylvania. All of a Sudden, a Jittery Nation of Checkpoints All of a Sudden, a Jittery Nation of Checkpoints- A swell of homeland defense not seen since World War II rose across the nation. Pentagon Activates First Wave of Guardsmen and Reservists Pentagon Activates First Wave of Guardsmen and Reservists- The Pentagon began activating thousands of National Guard and Reserve troops. Blair and Chirac Heading to U.S. for Show of Unity Blair and Chirac Heading to U.S. for Show of Unity- The leaders of France and Britain were preparing to arrive here this week to show solidarity. Many Come to Bear Witness at Ground Zero Many Come to Bear Witness at Ground Zero- They came yesterday in streams of thousands. Group Struggling to Shed Association With Terrorism Group Struggling to Shed Association With Terrorism- Story about Afghanistan Americans coping in the United States. Stress From Attacks Will Chase Some Into the Depths of Their Minds, and Stay Stress From Attacks Will Chase Some Into the Depths of Their Minds, and Stay- For some, the ultimate legacy of last week's events will be memories that gradually turn malignant. Fear and Vigilance as Security Plans Fear and Vigilance as Security Plans- Americans are dealing with continued threats. A Plane Left Boston and Skimmed Over River and Mountain in a Deadly Detour A Plane Left Boston and Skimmed Over River and Mountain in a Deadly Detour- An outline of the plane's path and passengers. Debating Whether New Agency Can Command, or Just Link Commanders Debating Whether New Agency Can Command, or Just Link Commanders- At the heart of the debate is whether Tom Ridge will simply coordinate the efforts of these agencies or actually … Officials Say Number of Those Still Missing May Be Overstated Officials Say Number of Those Still Missing May Be Overstated- The number of people listed as missing and feared lost could fall significantly. Thinkers Face the Limits of a Just War Thinkers Face the Limits of a Just War- It is in times like these that moral philosophers, theologians and others who study the ethics of modern warfare begin to worry. Prepare for Casualties, Bush Says, While Asking Support of Nation Prepare for Casualties, Bush Says, While Asking Support of Nation- President Bush demanded that Afghanistan's leaders immediately deliver Osama bin Laden and his network and close… U.S. Identified Some Elements of Hijack Plot in Advance U.S. Identified Some Elements of Hijack Plot in Advance- Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta said today that his department knew elements of the threat to aviation before la…