House forces vote on campaign finance bill against soft money in wake of Enron collapse. U.S. may cut ties with Arafat as advisers reassess Middle East policy. India tests short-range nuclear missile, says good for security; Pakistan sees deterrent to stability. China finds opportunity in war on terrorism
Bush asks for massive defense boost: annual budget of $380B, much larger than Congress expected. White House expects to run $106B deficit this year, in wild, frothing, ape-like swing from last year's estimation for this year of $231B surplus. Enron chief quits, citing federal inquiries as too
India blames Pakistan for yesterday's shooting in Calcutta; FBI holds off on judgment. Supreme Court rules states have limits on extending confinement on sexual criminals after sentences expire. FTC plans national "Do Not Call" list to protect Americans against telemarketers; telemarketers say it infringes on free
Five police officers killed as gunmen fire on U.S. offices in Calcutta. Deployment of troops in Philippines seen as symbolic involvement, not heavy strike. Israel seizes Palestinian city--Tulkarm-- first city taken over in 16 months. After volcano eruption, gas station explodes in Goma, kills 30 to 60. Amazon.
Israeli warplanes destroy West Bank compound in retaliation for bat mitzvah attack. Ground Zero contractors denied insurance in dangerous work site. Mounting criticism for EPA's endorsement of Ground Zero air as clean. Bag screening begins at airports, increased delays expected. NYFD to consider new statue in lieu of
Politicians give back Enron funds, dumping thousands into charities. Bloomberg begins giving clues to where his focus lies, standing on his "social liberal" claims. Four Symbionese Liberation Army radicals charged with murder. Good summary of atrocities in Zimbabwe; U.S. and EU consider sanctions against Mugabe. Alan Greenspan
Two students shot in Manhattan school. Relatives of Sept. 11 victims meet relatives of American bombing victims in Kabul. Enron's collapse and political scheming reveal deep, expensive influence in House. A look at the fraud and greed that fueled Enron (is your 401k matched in cash or stock?
Zimbabwe's Mugabe vows free, fair election despite continued violence against opposition parties, barring of international journalists. Israel's Sharon says bulldozing of Gaza homes necessary for security. Pakistan holds 1,430 in custody during crackdown on extremists. Banner guidelines to be released today with new measurements for
GOP fear PR nightmare with Enron disaster. A story of politics setting policy as U.S. missile defense proponents found nations to fear. Scalia given top post in Labor department, despite dismissal of ergonomics as "junk science." EPA ombudsman challenges chief Whitman, claims she favoured Citigroup in cleanup
Fires blaze around Sydney, Australia; 5,000 tourists and residents trapped between parks and sea. ACLU & Consulates find legal thickets, little way in helping people detained in manhunt. Asbestos in dust near ground zero feared harmful once airborne; 25 percent of firefighters who worked rescue have been ill with
