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
Argentine President de la Rua resigns; violence and looting ongoing; 21 protesters dead since Wednesday. Powell says, once again, Iraq is not the issue; now points finger at Somalia. Hamas orders end to suicide bombings, no word from other groups. Arafat faces public revolt as citizens align him with Israel
Despite post-Sept. 11 claims by media that celebrity-worship was waning, candidate for most inane article of year appears, pledging press's continued support of narcissism and mediocrity. Iraqi civil engineer describes multiple sites for constructing weapons. Argentina declares state of siege, to last at least 30 days;
Indian politician accused Pakistan of trying to "wipe out" its leadership. U.S. threats against N. Korea have S. Korea worried about retaliations and curbing of progress in relations. A look at John Walker's attorney's strategy to prevent his client from being executed for
Palestinian militants reject Arafat's appeal, ambush civilians in the West Bank. Israel Tourism Minister: "If Palestinians lose war, they will be expelled." Putin expects prior consultation if U.S. attacks Iraq. Five-alarm fire at St. John the Divine; if completed the largest cathedral in the
No comedians here: Gunmen attempt coup in Haiti. In last stand measure, Arafat calls for end of all attacks against Israel. India vows consequences for attack on parliament. Clinton & Schumer chase after the $20M Bush promised in his stature-making catcalls to firemen. The political brokering, compromising, and deal-
