New York's currently: sweating under cover Last column removed from ground zero under flag. What we forgot to link on Sunday: Sad, rewarding account by The Times of last hours in lives saved or lost on Sept. 11. FBI permanently devotes 2,600 agents to counterterrorism, wants intelligence
New York's currently: preferring vacation to work Pakistan ready to pledge 'full might' in war against India, if war is started. Pakistan tests final missile; Indian Defense Minister Fernandes says options are narrowing, but countries are not on brink of war. Giant nut proves hilarious in
New York's currently: on vacation until Tuesday U.S. and Russia sign nuclear reduction treaty, to reduce long-range weapon ranks by two-thirds. Related links: Arms Control Association Q&A on the treaty. Also, a 1996 Frontline special on loose nukes (great resource). Bush loves Russia,
New York's currently: working on new, exciting ideas President Bush continues to disappoint EU with bland, relentlessly repetitive tie selection. World's diplomats fear total war after India's Prime Minister prepares for 'a decisive battle.' Over 1,000 dead in southern Indian heat
New York's currently: folding bathing suits Bush travels to Europe to retain friendship, overcome widening differences. New York under tighter security since vague warning about landmark attack, 'Coast Guard is at the most heightened state it has been at since World War II.' Magician David Blaine
New York's currently: having nightmares about terrorists Pakistani diplomat says his country and India are 'very close' to war; meanwhile, India and Pakistan trade attacks in Kashmir before visit by Indian PM. U.S. warns of imminent terrorist attacks, says they're unpreventable, citizens hire
New York's currently: engaged Cheney calls Aug. 6 terrorism-briefing 'the family jewels,' opposes document's release to Congress; Cheney and Rice appear on all major networks to warn of approaching terror. Israeli family sues EU for $21M, claiming its grants to PLO benefited killers.
New York's currently: headed for the country 622 dead from Indian heat wave. Dan Rather says 'patriotism run amok' kept him from asking tough questions, encouraged self-censorship. Boston charter school breaks with Edison, disappointed with low test scores. GOP welfare bill passes House on party
New York's currently: Thrill freak Uncle Sam Bush warned in early August that bin Laden wanted to hijack airplanes. War in Afghanistan becoming battle with ghosts, or dukhi in Russian; 'Now American, British and Canadian ground troops deploy around the country for targeted strikes searching for their
New York's currently: working with the A/C repairman. NATO accepts Russia into partnership; Powell searches for cliché to describe new warmth for frozen north. Pakistan considered using nuclear weapons against India in 1999 without then-Prime Minister Sharif's knowledge, says Clinton adviser Reidel in new
