Cheney on way to talk with Sharon, hoping Zinni has good news. EPA kills clean air act, instates voluntary emissions-reduction; energy lobbyists hoist champagne flutes, toast Cheney. Bush campaigns regularly for Republicans, unnoticed unlike Clinton, thanks to the Rove-effect. Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane leave The Producers and
U.S. grand jury indicts British-born militant as mastermind behind Daniel Pearl's death. Bush changes direction, pledges additional $5B in foreign aid over three years. Radical Islamic group with ties to al Qaeda grows in northern, Kurdish Iraq. Severe drought threatens rural Maine. Much of U.S.
Israel's continuing invasion of Ramallah angers Bush, inspires Israel defense minister to threaten resignation. Bush pledges action against Hussein, with "all options on the table." Bush desires formal nuclear-reduction treaty with Putin in May. As press grows angry over mayor's hidden private life,
Mugabe wins re-election in Zimbabwe; election denounced widely as fraud; South Africa says election is valid. Israel continues offensive amid calls to cease attacks before arrival of U.S. envoy. Nigerians flock to churches that worship money. September 11th terrorist pilots' visas approved by INS. France disapproves of
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
