Memorial and remembrance in lower Manhattan. Increased Mideast violence. Israel embarks on its largest military offensive since 1982. Space Shuttle Columbia touches down after Hubble repairs. Wisconsin man arrested for storing cyanide in a Chicago subway tunnel. Introduction of a five-stage national terror alert system: we're currently
Six months after September 11, New York remembers, erects memorials. Israel allows Arafat to move freely. Facing criminal indictment, having lost employees and clients, Arthur Andersen in talks to merge with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Visiting journalists and returning exiles mean property prices in Afghanistan are out of control. "I
Bush renews promise for $20B recovery package for NYC; politicians give near-Brokaw level praise, appear suckers. 9/11 memorial, "Tribute of Light," will be lit on Monday. The project responsible for the Towers of Light. Ashcroft enlists local militias, covertly known as Orange Hats, to battle terrorism
Bush tax plan turned into benefits for unemployed. Zimbabwe passes election laws that may throw presidency to Mugabe. Bandits hold, release hostages at Staples. Seinfeld builds own parking lot to house Porsche collection. Superman brand weakened by Kryptonite hair gel. Abel meets Cain in buyout wars over Global Crossing. CBS
Bush turns down stronger U.S. role in Middle East after meeting with Egypt's Mubarek. U.S.-led attack has dominant position in major ground war in Afghanistan. Details of battle, rescues, and resistance. Bloomingdale's may open Soho branch on Broadway. Incredibly, Slate gets duped by
Upcoming Zimbabwe election--with Mugabe's power in question--prompts growing violence. War continues in Middle East; chart of recent deaths. War continues in Afghanistan; chart of recent attacks. San Francisco reaches breaking point on homeless problem. New York liberals ask Bloomberg to tax the wealthy as trade for
Religious violence kills more than 500 in India. Switzerland vows to stay neutral, votes to join U.N. Business interests and humanitarian concerns can be combined in China, says John Kamm. U.S. recession recovery, once weak, now seems strong with growing manufacturing, consumer spending. [wsj; sub. req.] The thin
Secret American government in bunker. Missing seven-year-old's body identified. Hindu rioters burn Muslims in India. Cases overturned yesterday for ex-cops convicted of torturing Abner Louima. More news on Cheney's Energy-company, the EPA, and air standards going unnoticed. Adam Gopnik fears northern invasion,
Federal Judge orders release of energy dept. files. West African aid workers demanding sex for rations in refugee camps. Afghanistan expected to re-corner the opium market. NYC may ditch recycling program, consider moving trash from one borough to another. Scarves, hats banned: Insider's tale from the Supreme
Bush approves Saudi "vision" for Mideast Peace. White House would spend millions to promote marriage as solution to poverty, social ills; increase work hours for welfare recipients to 40 a week. Rumsfeld kills Pentagon's propaganda unit, saying recent allegations damaged group beyond repair. Muslim mob sets
