Los Angeles Daily News

NOVEMBER 7, 2001

• Bush warns bin Laden is seeking "evil weapons''  • Rumsfeld cites pitfalls of coordinating efforts  • Germany offers troops for anti-terror campaign  • Northern alliance claims capture of towns outside key northern city  • Strength of oppostion army remains in doubt  • Captain of USS Roosevelt says war is on target  • Iranian foreign minister criticizes Turkey for sending troops to Afghanistan  • Malaysian leader unaware of videotaped meeting of suspected al-Qaida operatives  • Bin Laden T-shirts beyond freedom of expression, Cambodia decides  • Lebanon won't freeze assets of Hezbollah, minister says  • Former President Bush says terrorists attacked Islam as well as America  • Pakistan freezes bank accounts of two Islamic groups  • Some Taliban members could play a role in new government, British Foreign Secretary says  • Indonesian prosecutors ask for freezing of terrorist assets  • Saudi Arabia to sign international anti-terrorism accord  • Venezuela restates support for U.S. campaign against terrorism  • Putin assistant says Russian military will stay out of Afghanistan  • Congressional panel attacks Red Cross handling of Sept. 11 fund  • Wartime propaganda ranges from bald lies to bits of truth

NOVEMBER 6, 2001

• Taliban hold their ground despite air and land attacks • Pentagon hopes extra support for Afghan opposition will tip balance against Taliban • ICRC approached by Taliban to repatriate body, possibly American Taliban claims died • America's special forces face a difficult mission in Afghanistan  • Rumsfeld says Afghanistan operation won't take years to complete  • U.N. Sec. General rejects bin Laden's criticism  • Canadian minister says bombing hampering al-Qaida's ability to launch new attacks  • Putin assistant says Russia will not play military role in Afghanistan  • Hundreds of Arab fighters given Afghan citizenship before Taliban rule  • Terrorist attacks spur increase in concealed-carry applications  • Al-Qaida may have used illegal diamond sales to move money  • Verizon, government in talks to give emergency officials priority access to cellular service  • U.N. says imminent snowfalls will hamper aid efforts in Afghanistan  • White House says most arrested on unrelated criminal charges in hijack probe now released  • Justice Department seeking public comment on victims fund  • U.S. diplomat assumes duties as envoy to anti-Taliban groups in Afghanistan

NOVEMBER 5, 2001

• Rumsfeld: Taliban not 'functioning as a government' • Taliban: U.S. citizen died in Taliban custody • U.S. bombing targets Taliban at several locations • Growing number of Afghans wonder if Osama bin Laden's presence worth the pain  • U.S. inserts more special forces, plans resupply of Taliban opposition through winter  • Arab leaders say bin Laden waging war against world, doesn't speak for Arabs and Muslims  • After terror attacks, media finds itself saying 'sorry' more often  • Foreign businesses branded as terrorist organizations for first time  • U.S. official says Washington has accepted Italy's offer of military support  • Bush steps up efforts to court allies with aggressive diplomacy efforts this week  • Little-known court will wield greater power in hunt for terrorists  • Suspected Al-Qaida operative detained in Middle East  • FBI arrests Saudi national in Las Vegas Strip hotel room sting operation  • Secret CIA station destroyed in World Trade Center attacks  • For some American viewers, Al-Jazeera's news in Arabic shapes opposition to the war

NOVEMBER 4, 2001

• Bin Laden criticizes United Nations in new video • U.S. jets pound north of Kabul; opposition praises stepped-up strikes • A look at the first month of three wars • U.S. Marines launch first Harrier jet air raids over Afghanistan • Helicopter crashes in Afghanistan, injured crew rescued; unmanned spy plane also down  • With fresh snow, tough times ahead in Afghanistan -- for everyone  • Rumsfeld pays quick visit to Tajikistan, heads to Uzbekistan  • Concerned about Pakistan's nukes, United States takes a new approach  • French journalist held in Afghanistan released and handed over to French diplomats  • "Bin Laden's Beef Noodles" restaurant closed by Chinese authorities  • News media in the Islamic world become new front line of America's war  • Trade concessions during terrorism war could harm some U.S. industries  • Californians cringe as anxiety about more attacks moves West  • Preservationists collect Web pages, voice and flyers related to attacks  • In wake of terrorist attacks, managers of skyscrapers limiting public access

NOVEMBER 3, 2001

• B-52s pound Taliban headquarters; U.S. helicopter crashes • Don't expect a quick end to American attacks in Afghanistan • Bush says war unraveling bin Laden's network • Western states on alert after FBI warning of bridge threat  • Nuclear experts urge countries to heighten security  • FBI says questions about hijackers' identities have been resolved  • Before the bombs: Finding the right caves where Afghan terrorists might be hiding  • Food packets won't be blue or yellow, Pentagon says  • Bill Clinton helping spearhead post-terrorism revival of his adopted city  • Admiral: Battle against Taliban turning into a 'hide and seek' war  • Parents need to look for kids' behavioral problems stemming from recent events  • Federal prosecutors: Pictures of Osama bin Laden found in indicted man's apartment  • Man who allegedly posed as firefighter to trade on people's goodwill taken into  • Some U.S. Muslim leaders say bombing through Ramadan could weaken anti-terrorcoalition  • Investigators patiently build cases against silent detainees in terror probe

NOVEMBER 2, 2001

• Rumsfeld says more U.S. special forces are `cocked and ready' to infiltrate Afghanistan  • U.S. warplanes target Afghan capital for first time since Sunday  • Official: Northern Alliance ready to break the front lines  • Statement in name of bin Laden calls on Pakistanis to `make Islam victorious'  • Criticism of U.S. air campaign against Afghanistan emerging in Europe  • Turkey to send special forces to Afghanistan  • Pakistanis launch nationwide manhunt for suspect in Sept. 11 terrorist attacks  • U.S., Japanese officials discuss Japan's military contribution to war on terrorism  • U.N. humanitarian chief warns of looming 'catastrophe' in Mazar-e-Sharif without  • Russia said to agree Taliban should not be included in future Afghan government • Taliban say they are closing in on another opposition leader in Afghanistan  • British lawmakers overwhelmingly back Afghan war effort  • Czech Republic's chemical warfare unit to join war on terrorism  • Iraq denies its diplomat met with hijacker in Prague  • Prosecutors: Pictures of bin Laden found in apartment of man linked to hijackers

NOVEMBER 1, 2001

• Taliban claims U.S. attacks damage hospital • Taliban willing to talk, but wants U.S. to treat it with respect • Government cracks down on immigration • Buried gold, silver removed from beneath rubble of bank that collapsed with WTC • Taliban seize U.N. refugee office in Afghan town near Pakistani border  • Senate takes up measure to force airlines to share passenger lists  • Man accused of hijacking Afghan plane says he fled brutal Taliban  • Canadian authorities link suspect held in U.S. to bin Laden network  • Group proposes protecting White House and monuments with barriers  • Lawmakers says United States must help rebuild Afghanistan when war is over  • Bush urges nation to remain resolute in fight against terror  • White House opening anti-terror public relations shops in London, Pakistan  • Envoy for northern alliance says his group is helping U.S. search for bin Laden  • Muslim allies plead for Ramadan fighting `pause' that Muslims have seldom observed  • Rumsfeld says U.S. troops in Afghanistan are improving air bombing campaign  • U.S. Air Force drops one-millionth ration package over Afghanistan  • City surprised at how few WTC victims' families seeking death certificates  • U.S. asks for Turkish troops to train northern alliance  • Security costs taking toll on cities, counties; officials mull cutbacks, taxes  • Halloween festivities go on, despite terrorism warnings and parents' fears  OCTOBER 31, 2001 • Rumsfeld confirms American troops are operating in northern Afghanistan • U.S. drops giant bomb on Taliban front lines • U.S. general dismisses suggestion Afghan war stalling • Latest warning prompted by intelligence from Afghanistan, Canada, al-Qaida  • Amid talk of a flood of evidence, U.S. won't give details of any attacks  • Muslim leader compares strikes on Afghanistan to Sept. 11 attacks  • Saddam urges America to stop attacks on Afghanistan  • U.S. criticizes Venezuelan leader's condemnation of civilian deaths in Afghanistan  • U.N Secretary-General calls for quick end to military campaign in Afghanistan  • U.N. envoy, Pakistani president discuss Afghanistan's future  • Egyptian charged in terrorism case said he fell out with bin Laden lieutenant  • Rice says Africans have stake in anti-terrorism fight  • Britain charges Egyptian in death of Afghan leader  • Official: U.S. and northern alliance opposition to increase coordination  • Clerics in northern Pakistan meet as Silk Road standoff continues  • Muslim allies plead for Ramadan fighting 'pause'  OCTOBER 30, 2001 • FBI issues new terrorism warning; no specific target or method  • American Airlines plane makes unscheduled landing after threatening note found • Bush announces new terrorist-tracking rules, tightening of student visas • Pentagon could be gearing up for more intense ground attacks  • Refugee crisis could turn into a political headache for U.S.  • Muslims from different lands head to Afghanistan to fight with Taliban  • Northern alliance making little progress; urges more American help  • Poll: Americans' starting to show doubts about terrorist war  • Rumsfeld: al-Qaida leaders killed in U.S. attacks; no break in bombing during Ramadan  • President waives last set of sanctions against Pakistan • Taliban alleges Americans arrested in Afghanistan, gives no proof  • House Democrats to unite behind Senate version of aviation security bill  • UNICEF says Halloween money collected in U.S. to go to Afghan children  OCTOBER 29, 2001 • FBI issues new warning • Anthrax spores found in Supreme Court • Misdirected air strikes kill more civilians in Afghan capital • Bush administration faces pressure to intensify military campaign • Memorial Service held at ground zero for families of victims • Government's anti-terror tools include high-technology gadgets  • Better planning, sharing information needed against future terrorism  • Law allowing Japan's military to join war on terror wins final approval  • Congress divided on wisdom of making airport screeners federal workers  • International group holding emergency meeting to seek ways to block terrorists' money  • White House chief of staff suggests Bush wouldn't veto federalizing of baggage handlers  • Truckers worried about terrorists using big rigs as weapons  • Three British, two American nationals die in U.S. bombing in Afghanistan  • CIA sent drone to save Afghan guerrilla hunted by Taliban  • Security companies struggle to fill requests for armed guards after terrorist attacks  • Already understaffed before attacks, police departments struggling to balance duties  • Czech government didn't tell U.S. about hijacker's Iraqi connection until after attacks  • U.N., Pakistan agree that Afghans in urgent need can cross border  OCTOBER 28, 2001 • Taliban front lines hit hard • Bush calls for airport security bill that would give managers flexibility • Afghan opposition fighters say hanging of Haq will not dampen their resolve • Haq's comrades called American backers for help in hours before he was killed • One-time foot soldier for Taliban now a top spokesman • At center for terrorist attack victims, they pat the dogs and feel better  • Admiral: Afghan tribes are defecting from Taliban to opposition  • Terrorism the major topic at annual police chief convention  • Japan may send four warships to support U.S. forces  • Aziz says Iraq expects to be attacked by United States  • Milan's Islamic center under suspicion  • U.N.: Pakistan easing border restrictions for Afghan refugees  • 9/11 attacks bring changes in FBI focus, challenges for new director  • Memorial service will halt recovery work at trade center site for only second time  • Travel insurance finds new popularity following 9/11 attacks OCTOBER 27, 2001 • Taliban execute major opposition figure; U.S. planes hit Kabul again • Slain opposition leader worked to bring Afghanistan's opposition together • Bush: Law vastly increasing police powers upholds Constitution • Ashcroft promises aggressive use of new terror laws  • Red Cross warehouses bombed again; Bush urges patience • Northern alliance spokesman: U.S. needs to intensify attacks on Taliban  • U.N. diplomats fail to reach agreement on draft convention against terrorism  • Lloyd's wins reprieve on funding of World Trade Center  • Britain commits 600 special forces troops  • Homeland security leader sees civilians taking over military role at airports  • Good Morning Afghanistan: U.S. air war puts outlawed music back on Afghan airwaves  • Pro-Taliban militants mobilize mass marches  • U.S. attacks force violent groups to distance themselves from terrorism  • Elderly street scavenger dies, leaves $1 million for New York, attack victims  • At former landfill, workers pick through the Trade Center ruins for human remains • Governors want anti-terror training, tools, freedom  • Terror attacks force haunted attractions to rethink their scares  • Abundance of fuel, shifting air pockets keep fires burning at World Trade Center  • In the wake of Sept. 11, Muslim leaders criticized for statements on terrorism  OCTOBER 26, 2001 • Rumsfeld: finding bin Laden like needle in a haystack • Cheney speaks of a new American life • U.S. planes blast Taliban positions north of Kabul  • Kabul's nightly routine: jets, darkness, anti-aircraft fire  • Pakistani nuclear scientists questioned  • No known Saudi arrests linked to Sept. 11 attacks  • Saudi Arabia, Turkey the latest supporters of Pakistan  • Northern alliance racing against winter  • Afghan tribal leaders call for end of conflict, role for king  • Pair being held by Taliban in 'good shape'  • Suspect in USS Cole attack is reportedly in Afghanistan • Pakistani militant leader killed by U.S. strike buried  • Palestinian suspected of link to bin Laden arrested in Israel  • 34,000 more food rations dropped over Afghanistan  • Afghan civilians hurt in U.S. airstrikes trickling into Pakistani hospitals  • Ashcroft to use new powers against terror suspects  • Document fraud scheme hijackers used was being investigated a month before Sept. 11  • CIA believes death of rebel general tied to Sept. 11 attacks  • Senate sends anti-terrorism legislation to Bush for signature  • Congress considering ways to safeguard food supply from possible terrorist acts OCTOBER 25, 2001 • Pentagon accuses Taliban of planning food poisoning • Powell rules out dominant role for Pakistan in postwar Afghanistan  • Taliban fire on U.S. planes  • Northern alliance fighters claim death of 35 enemy soldiers  • Admiral: U.S. forces scoring victories  • Taliban detains 100 people for questioning • Afghan ex-leaders meet to discuss new government  • France deploys surface-to-air missiles at key nuclear sites  • Arab nations move to defend Islam's image  • House passes anti-terrorism compromise  • Three Arabs suspected of links with Sept. 11 hijacker slipped into Afghanistan  OCTOBER 24, 2001 • U.S. forces blast Taliban, al-Qaida targets but Taliban holds the line  • U.N. confirms U.S. bomb strike of Afghan hospital  • Pentagon says Taliban troops hide in residential areas  • Southern Pakistani city tense as militants vow to march on air base  • Taliban, northern alliance troops face off at 50 yards  • Cheney says U.S. efforts have disrupted terrorist network, prevented attacks  • Women pilots flying combat missions over Afghanistan with little or no fanfare  • Germans arrest Turk trying to board plane with holy war manual  • Moammar Gadhafi says U.S. has the right to retaliate  • Iraq denies involvement in Sept. 11 attacks  • Northern alliance members, deposed king to meet in Turkey  • New York still to come up with reliable death toll  OCTOBER 23, 2001 • U.S. jets strike Taliban front line positions; Taliban claim hospital hit  • U.S. Navy pilots providing air support to northern alliance  • Rumsfeld denounces leaks of information about special forces  • Sept. 11 probe rolls on: recent events  • Terror suspect wanted by Washington lauded in Lebanese hometown  • First war bonds since World War II nearing approval in Congress  • At Afghan-Pakistani border, barbed wire, tears and anticipation  • Washington asks EU for greater cooperation in fight against terrorism  • A new kind of war, fought at home as well as abroad  • President gives CIA new powers, more money to hunt down and destroy Osama bin Laden  • Runway safety, fuel tanks, passenger protections take a back seat to security  • Gay hero emerges from terrorist attacks: Passenger who fought back  • Religious leaders say terrorism legislation threatens freedom of speech  OCTOBER 22, 2001 • U.S. jets hit hard near Taliban front line • Bush reassured by APEC's support • General: 'bullets will fly' if necessary when Osama bin Laden is found • Air war continues, along with covert ground operations  • Publishers rush to update history books with references to Sept. 11  • NYC plans memorial for victims' families at World Trade Center site  • Ranger killed in Pakistan crash had big dreams for army career • U.S. opponents attack Coca-Cola plant in India, hold protests in other  • Pakistan border guards fire shots at angry Afghans demanding entry  • Yemen partially closes port to prevent extremists from joining Taliban  • Country stars stage benefit concert for terrorist victims  OCTOBER 21, 2001 • Bush to Asian leaders, critics: fight terrorism and 'save the civilized world' • 'Concert for New York' features Paul McCartney, Elton John, Destiny's Child, others • New York firefighters mourn their dead at annual memorial service • Two U.S. soldiers killed in copter crash; Taliban claims shootdown  • U.S. pilots focusing more on Taliban troops, tanks and providing air cover  • Taliban say their fighters drove off U.S. commandos in overnight raid  • Pakistan and Afghan opposition wrangling over post-Taliban setup  • Thousands of workers lose access to secured areas of airports  • Vanished conspirators could hold key in probes of Sept. 11 attacks  • EU brings neighbors together for conference devoted to war on terror  • Three men arrested in Canada wanted for questioning in Sept. 11 terrorist attacks  • U.N. tells staff in Afghanistan to give up defense of offices due to violence  • Taliban commander says Americans too soft to face rigors of Afghanistan  • Bush says terrorists wanted to bring down world economic system  • Terror attacks revive concerns about 'profiling' airline passengers  • Donated goods swelling New York warehouses; officials try to turn back the flood  • Nearly 5,000 refugees flee for Pakistan in one day  • Saudi authorities announce arrests of bin Laden's supporters  • C-17 crews proud of grueling effort to feed hungry Afghan civilians  • Northern alliance commanders whip up fighting spirit of troops  • Afghan opposition foreign minister rejects 'moderate Taliban' concept  • Saddam Hussein accuses United States of terrorism  OCTOBER 20 2001 • U.S. troops in ground combat for first time since Saturday • Bombing to focus more on Taliban troops • Special operations forces: Precise, deadly and secret • Taliban defiant at deployment of U.S. ground forces, saying 'send 100,000' • Bush gets cautious nod on U.S. military action from China • Refugees stream out of Afghan cities, head toward borders and into villages  • Taliban ambassador: No casualties among leadership after 13 days of strikes  • No quick fix seen for global economy in wake of terror attacks  • Investigators search for Moroccan said to help plan attacks, charge student with false testimony  • U.N. Envoy holds talks about postwar Taliban with Bush administration  • Saudis pledge millions for Afghan war victims; Muslims across Mideast denounce U.S. war  • Anti-Taliban general says his forces coordinating with U.S. military  • Germany seeks third fugitive suspect in relation to Sept. 11 attacks  • U.S. holds two men accused of smuggling cash to Yemen in honey boxes  • International aid group: Taliban looted offices in northern Afghanistan  • Terror attacks bring realignment in U.S. relations with Russia, China  • Police acknowledge Atta may have made multiple trips to Prague  • EU leaders consider statement calling for overthrow of Taliban government  OCTOBER 19, 2001 • Rumsfeld says victory calls for ground troops • Northern alliance fighters say they're ready to push ahead to Kabul • U.S. strikes in Afghan capital hit homes, killing at least 5 civilians • Rumsfeld disputes number of casualties alleged by Taliban  • U.N. says U.S. bombing aggravates Afghanistan's food crisis  • Reporters Without Borders attacks U.S. pact on satellite images  • Four bin Laden followers receive life terms for 1998 embassy bombings  • U.S. airstrike killed veteran al-Qaida fighter, Islamic group says  • Cheney says Americans should expect more terrorist attacks  OCTOBER 18, 2001 • Taliban, foes battling over northern city  • Signing up volunteers for a holy war • Aid groups ask bombing pause to get food to Afghan's hungry  • FAA to screen employees with access to secure areas of airports, enhance baggage checks  • Taliban: 47 Afghan civilians dead in two days, including 7 hit while fleeing  • Special operations troops now aboard U.S. carrier  • U.S. radio urges Afghans not to help Taliban, tells Taliban they face 'demise'  • Rumsfeld defends U.S. policy in Afghanistan to Arabs and Muslims  • Powell says U.S., India united against terrorism  • Senators propose tracking flight school students, other measures to deter terrorists  • Bush administration looks to U.N. for leading role in postwar Afghanistan  • Taliban 'moderates' said to be seeking way out of confrontation with Washington  • Administration outlines plans for $20 billion terrorism package  • Taliban foreign minister seeks slowdown in bombing so moderates can 'rethink position'  • Rival aviation security bills pushed in House  • Bush says U.S. not alone in struggle against terrorism  • U.N. agency says Taliban have seized two warehouses containing donated wheat  • House to introduce aviation security bill  OCTOBER 17, 2001 • Moderate Taliban members could be allowed to serve in new government • U.S. bombs strike "clearly marked" Red Cross warehouses in Kabul • President praises young donors at Red Cross  • Prime minister says Australian forces to join U.S.-led coalition  • Security Council brainstorms expanded U.N. role in Afghanistan  • India to to punish terrorists, defense minister says  • CNN working on possible interview with bin Laden  • Rebuilding Afghanistan could take 10 years, British government says  • Canadian police probe passengers from postponed Sept. 11 flight  • Western officials finding it tough to reach Arabs  • Saddam criticizes Arabs for stands toward attacks on Afghanistan  • Investigators find more problems with airport security screeners  • Man arrested in terrorism probe applied for trucking job  OCTOBER 16, 2001 • Explosions shake Kabul in U.S. raids, weapons sites targeted • Iranian leader says U.S. threatening global peace • FAA to audit airport security screeners' background checks • Wing of Senate office building closed • 7-month-old son of ABC employee tests positive for skin form of anthrax • Special-forces gunship enters fight • Mailroom warning prompted by anthrax scares • Second tabloid employee infected with inhaled anthrax • Investigators search for clues on anthrax letters • U.N. expert: U.S. food drops in Afghanistan will harm future aid efforts • Anti-Taliban forces claim advance toward Mazar-e-Sharif; Taliban deny claim 4,000 fighters defected • U.S. gave armor-piercing sniper rifles to Afghanistan, bin Laden • Military buys exclusive rights to commercial satellite's pictures of war zone • Ashcroft meets with Spanish officials amid growing anti-terrorism successes overseas • Pentagon adds leaflets to bombing campaign over Afghanistan • Kashmir dispute worsens as Powell arrives for talks • World Trade Organization may move meeting out of Middle East • Nuclear Regulatory Commission toning down Web site • Fallen police officers honored in wreath-laying ceremony • GOP asks feds to investigate group using name George W., Sept. 11 attacks to raise money OCTOBER 15, 2001 • Child of ABC employee gets anthrax • 2nd Fla. tabloid worker has anthrax • Warplanes open second week of attacks by destroying phone exchange • Police battle Taliban sympathizers in Pakistan  • Two workers at Trenton, N.J., post office tested for anthrax  • Stains, powders and gritty substances • Across the country, mailrooms tighten security • Part of Boca Raton post office closed after anthrax spores found • 2nd Fla. tabloid worker has anthrax • U.S. jets launch strongest daylight attacks yet  • Number of people exposed to anthrax jumps to a dozen • Britain to introduce new anti-terrorism legislation • Kuwait strips bin Laden's spokesman of his citizenship • Taliban offers alliance with opposition to fight the Americans  • Muslim rebels threaten to behead American couple in Philippines • Investigators renew hunt for Saudi pilot who drew scrutiny before attacks • Officials: Four overseas plots foiled as several loose terrorist groups continue agitating • U.S. faces fierce Afghan winter, and fighters who thrive in it • U.S.-British air campaign puts Jalalabad airport out of commission OCTOBER 14, 2001 • Taliban reject 'second chance' offer; make new threats  • U.S. bomb misses target near Afghan capital, Pentagon says • Al-Qaida spokesman: Western leaders will be punished for crimes against Muslims • Bush seeks to reassure Americans on terrorist threat  • Day before attacks, French officials began look into al-Qaida and suspected plots in Europe  • 'Yesterday's man' at head of anti-Taliban forces  • FBI agents in Spain retracing footsteps of Mohamed Atta  • Top opposition northern alliance commander lashes out at Pakistan  • Bush says terrorists, Taliban allies 'paying a price' after week of bombing in Afghanistan  • Giuliani to receive honorary knighthood  • Seventh day of strikes in Kabul destroys homes near airport, residents say  • Opening round weakens Taliban's grip, but where are the terrorists?  • Bush begins to fill in blanks of his secretive war on terrorism  • Administration steps up campaign to fragment Taliban  • Muslim leaders: community members must educate others, become politically active  • In New York, special Fire Department unit handles 152 funeral services in 30 days  • Pilots sign up for gun classes; some leery about arming themselves in cockpit  OCTOBER 13, 2001 • Bush says nation 'still in danger,' no reason to panic • Bush demonizes terrorists as evildoers  • Taliban claim 200 villagers dead • Rumsfeld says terrorist training camps took a beating • Authorities investigate possibility some people in custody were planning more terrorist strikes  • Anti-Taliban forces focus on north, cutting supply routes • Poll: Majority support for shooting down terrorist-hijacked planes  • Two planes ordered to land after 'anthrax' heard on cockpit radio  • DOT inspector general, FAA to check security screeners at 14 airports  • Al-Qaida believed to have crude chemical weapons, but no high-tech means to deliver them  • House passes anti-terrorism measure  • Top aide to bin Laden's was in United States in 1990s to raise money for terrorism  • A first since the Revolution: allies deploy in defense of U.S.  • Answers to some questions about preparing for terrorist attacks  • Muslim leaders to discuss political future after Sept. 11 attacks  • As refugees stream out of Afghanistan, Islamic militants try to sneak in  • Canada to issue new photo identification cards for immigrants, increase powers of immigration officials  • Muslim ruling endorses morality of U.S.-led military action against terrorists  • Arizona man charged with giving FBI false statements in terror investigation  • U.S. waited 10 months to freeze assets of bin Laden deputies who were on U.N. terrorist list  • Muslims demonstrate across Asia, Turkey  OCTOBER 12, 2001 • Bush gives Taliban one more chance • Read the President's speech • Thousands protest U.S. military strikes • Rumsfeld: Air defense threat still exists in Afghanistan • Daylight raid brings panic in Kabul  • Senate approves anti-terrorism bill  • FBI warns of possible terrorist strike in next few days  • INS clueless on six hijackers' residence status  • Public information removed from the web  • Senate suggests Sept. 11 become national day of remembrance  • Afghan rebels watch and wait for orders  • Afghans fear U.S. will drop them again  • Airlines not complying with new security measures  • Flight attendants say security has not improved since attacks  • Use of anti-depressants high in New York area  • Powell visit aims to ease tension between India, Pakistan  • Economic stimulus plan could include rebate checks  • Canada tightens airports, border crossings security  • Authorities tracking 370 individuals in Europe, U.S.  • Afghan president says his forces are key to defeating Taliban  • China calls for help in its fight against Muslim separatists  OCTOBER 11, 2001 • Bush salutes Sept. 11 attack victims • A pause to remember an unforgettable moment • Third case of anthrax exposure in Florida • Rubble pile shrinks but emotional pain lingers • Air Force sergeant becomes first reported U.S. death in operation • U.S. jets pound targets around Kabul in heaviest attack against the Afghan capital • Third case of anthrax exposure in Florida • A month that has brought change in every direction • With Taliban air defenses down, U.S. turns to 'bunker-buster' bombs • Passenger jet makes unscheduled stop after onboard disturbance • First U.S. casualty of Afghanistan operation • Stares, silence then questions for Muslims aboard U.S. carrier in Afghan strikes • U.N. orders sanctions on 11 organizations linked to bin Laden • Developments in the overseas investigation • Police carry out arrests of alleged Islamic extremists in Europe • Islamic states condemn Sept. 11 attacks, demand evidence of bin Laden's involvement • Second foreign journalist arrested sneaking into Afghanistan • White House asks TV networks to go slow in airing al-Qaida tape • Officials say bin Laden active in Southeast Asia • Four Afghan neighbors have nuclear weapons or ambitions of having them • Bush releases list of most-wanted terrorists • Computer experts warn of combined terrorist assault and cyber-attack • Governors from 11 states find visit to World York Trade Center site sobering OCTOBER 10, 2001 • Explosions shake Afghan capital • Bush says terrorism fight is U.S. calling  • Bin Laden spokesman renews call for holy war • Full text of Al-Qaida's statement • Four U.N. workers reported killed by U.S. bombing • No further trace of anthrax in Florida case as hundreds await test results • Explosions shake Afghan capital • Bush says terrorism fight is U.S. calling • Laser-guided bombs may be next weapon used against Afghanistan • U.S. could extend attacks to other countries • Fighting intensifies between Taliban, opposition • Hollywood think-tank creating terror scenarios for Army • Prime minister says France's military role will be "selective" • Civilians weep for dead in Kabul; Taliban's home base targeted in recent airstrikes • Arafat closes two universities to silence Islamic militants • Protests against U.S.-led attacks continue worldwide • Bush administration putting together 'most-wanted' terrorists list • NATO parliamentary assembly supports U.S.-led campaign against terrorism • Mayor: Trade center attack cost NYC $1 billion; spending cuts ordered • French journalist reportedly arrested in Afghanistan • Pilots, flight crews say they rely on passengers to stop trouble • One-month anniversary of attacks to be observed Thursday • Experts say health system under-prepared for bioterrorism threats • Powell to stress cooperation in visit to India and Pakistan later in week • FAA limits passengers to one carry-on bag • Rumsfeld says airstrikes successful in debilitating Taliban's air defenses OCTOBER 9, 2001 • FBI investigating how co-worker was exposed to anthrax • Lone jet carries out dawn bombing raid over north Kabul • Palestine sees worst internal fighting in years; two dead • Anti-terror bombing campaign going 'around the clock' • Number in custody rises to more than 600 • Canada announces military contribution to the U.S.-led anti-terrorism campaign • Blair hints expansion of military strike against Afghanistan • Aid worker's family fears U.S. attacks, distrusts Taliban offer for release • Stock market posts modest losses following U.S. retaliation for attacks • U.S. Muslim organizations express cautious approval for strikes against Afghanistan • Tom Ridge goes to work running the new Office of Homeland Security • Administration struggles to keep backing of Arab and other Muslim states even as it warns war could be expanded • Information warriors drop pro-American leaflets into Afghanistan • Arrests in terror investigation now more than 600; some 200 being sought • Bush decided Tuesday to strike Afghanistan over the weekend, aides say OCTOBER 8, 2001 • Explosions rock Afghanistan as U.S. and Britain launch strike; bin Laden reportedly alive • The morning after: Kabul tries to go about its business • California on alert after strikes against Afghanistan • Canada announces military contribution • Developments in terrorist attacks • Tests show presence of anthrax in second Florida man • Shabby Taliban headquarters reportedly takes brunt of U.S.-led assault • After attack on Afghanistan, condemnation in Pakistan • Allies quick to back U.S. action, some Muslims, anti-war groups oppose it • New York City faces heightened security after U.S. military strike in Afghanistan • Cheers, coupled with caution, greet news of U.S. strikes • Member of Boston-based Binladin family disowned Osama bin Laden • Largest U.S. Afghan community supports attacks, but anxious about repercussions • FBI: Man attempts to hijack medical transport plane at New Mexico airport • First anti-terrorism strike aims missiles at Afghanistan targets, aid at a hungry population • CIA doubles its counterterrorism staff since the Sept. 11 attacks • President swearing in new anti-terror chief • House and Senate set to work on anti-terrorist legislation • Last federal emergency rescue team returns to California from World Trade Center site • Americans absorb news of military strikes OCTOBER 7, 2001 • Bush refuses negotiations; says 'time is running out' • Afghanistan proposes a deal • Explosion in Saudi city kills two, injures five • Military response to attacks coming into focus • Foreign spy agencies helping U.S. at in terrorist hunt  • Trips abroad by hijacker leaders may help explain plot of attacks • Suspected Sept. 11 hijacker packed boxes at Hamburg computer business • Arab TV channel Al-Jazeera rejects U.S. criticism • Blair, India call for stable government in Afghanistan • Sharon makes conciliatory gesture to United States • G-7 ministers pledge cooperation in anti-terrorist, pro-growth campaign • Investigators sort through debris of crashed Russian airliner • Jordan's royal targeted by terrorists last year, official sources say • Familiar themes prevail at anti-U.S. rally in Pakistan • Planes arrive in Uzbekistan for potential U.S. military action • Pakistan orders 89 Arab aid workers deported  • Hezbollah denies link to bin Laden • Afghanistan's neighbors pledge support to campaign against terrorism • Taliban leader orders release of British journalist OCTOBER 6, 2001 • Blair visits Pakistan • Uzbekistan OKs U.S. access to air base • Israel angry over U.S. support for Palestinian statehood • Atta linked to Afghanistan, bin Laden operatives  • Powell extends sanctions on 25 foreign groups listed as terrorist  • Officials caution not to expect big military strike soon  • Movement of Taliban troops reported  • Saudi diplomat: Bin Laden real power in Afghanistan  • Rebuilding already underway at the Pentagon  • Hundreds arrested in Pakistan for rioting  • U.N. civil aviation agency calls for punishing aviation terrorists  • Russia sending planes to evacuate Russian citizens from Pakistan  • Malaysia to lobby against attacks on Afghanistan  • $200 million in gold, silver under the trade center  • Transportation Secretary orders plane cockpit doors reinforced  • Government releases guidelines for $10 billion in airline loans  OCTOBER 5, 2001 • Bush pledges aid to Afghanistan  • Blair says Bin Laden definitely behind U.S. attacks • Atta's will shows no sign of terrorism  • Pakistan sold on evidence against bin Laden  • Bin Laden deputies traveled to Spain  • Bin Laden family network spans the globe  • Arrests reach 150 in pursuit of bin Laden network  • Bush unveils worker relief package  • WTC attack could cost up to $105 billion  • Called-up military personnel could get mortgage break  • Senators push legislation to cut terrorist funding  • Delivering food to Afghans a 'dangerous undertaking'  • NATO deep-strike exercise previews possible attack on bin Laden  • Airlines lower ticket prices to draw back customers  • AT&T Wireless waives charges to customers affected by attacks  • Japan's Cabinet endorses U.S. reprisals  • Israel and Arabs clash over terrorism  • Aviation security bill stalled over issue of federalizing screeners  • Four Shiite Muslims killed in Pakistan  OCTOBER 4, 2001 • Rumsfeld listens to Saudi concerns • Bush takes back-to-work message to New Yorkers • Senate, Bush agree on terrorism package  • Economy: Bush asks for up to $75 billion stimulus  • Giuliani rules out seeking third term  • Web sites tighten up security • Powell says bin Laden is only first of many targets  • FBI confirms Flight 93 passengers fought for their lives • CIA cited growing risk of attack on U.S. soil in August • Defense contractors urged to keep quiet  • Health officials find no health hazards at WTC  • House committee moves bill on nuclear safety  • U.S. official says Taliban behind Afghan opium surge • Plan calls for local police to guard water supplies • Helping U.S. poses problems for some Muslim nations • $40 million needed for better security at Olympics  • Mexican president promises border, air security  OCTOBER 3, 2001 • Bush administration to reopen Reagan National Airport  • Source says head of security at Boston airport will be ousted • Democrat leader suggests Giuliani head agency that owned trade center  • Investigator: bin Laden associates in contact with Muslims in Germany before attacks • Lawmakers reach agreement on terrorism legislation that falls short of administration request • Blair to Taliban: they have had ample warning and now face military strikes • bin Laden group's terror manual makes chilling reading • Key figure in plot on U.S. interests extradited to France OCTOBER 2, 2001 • Bush administration to reopen Reagan National Airport  • Source says head of security at Boston airport will be ousted • Democrat leader suggests Giuliani head agency that owned trade center  • Investigator: bin Laden associates in contact with Muslims in Germany before attacks • Lawmakers reach agreement on terrorism legislation that falls short of administration request • Blair to Taliban: they have had ample warning and now face military strikes • bin Laden group's terror manual makes chilling reading • Key figure in plot on U.S. interests extradited to France OCTOBER 1, 2001 • New York mayor and more than 150 nations to speak on terrorism • Taliban leader tells followers U.S. won't attack • New York City offers bonds to pay immediate bills from trade center catastrophe • `Tough job even tougher' for Trade Center workers • As Americans fly again, FAA allows some curbside check-ins at airports  • New York mayor and more than 150 nations to speak on terrorism • Taliban leader tells followers U.S. won't attack • Taliban say they know where bin Laden hiding; accused aid workers back on trial in Afghanistan  • Bush secretly authorized increased aid to Afghan rebels  • Honolulu-bound flight diverted after crew discovers box cutter • Majority of hijackers entered U.S. with legitimate visas, Herald finds  • Exiled Afghan king determined to overthrow Taliban • HHS secretary says U.S. prepared for bioterrorism; public not so sure • Without remains, mourning for families of Trade Center victims feels incomplete • Trade Center bomber's threat foreshadowed September terrorist attacks  • In wake of terrorist attacks, tourists staying away from Mideast despite bargain prices  SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 • Taliban, not Afghans are targets, Bush says  • Anti-war demonstrations erupt throughout the nation  • Empire State Building opens to tourists • Clinton, Dole join to fund scholarships for families of victims • Clinton urges black lawmakers to support President Bush • $500,000 financed Sept. 11 assaults  • HHS secretary says U.S. prepared for bioterrorism  • U.S-Russia forge new alliance out of terrorist strikes  • U.N. sends its first food shipment to Afghanistan since attacks  • War on terror beginning with a hunt in the mountains  • Logan gate area evacuated after security breach  • British journalist arrested in Afghanistan, suspected of espionage  • Islamic nations may not endorse anti-terror campaign if led by U.S.  • Bin Laden's half brothers won't talk to intelligence services  • Suspect arrested in Britain returned to France  • Key suspect had been under German surveillance  • Powell says Central Asian nations support anti-terrorism campaign  ... SEPTEMBER 29, 2001 • Bush to help laid-off workers • Hijackers carried step-by-step instructions • U.N. approves cracking down on terrorism  • Jordan's king pledges support to the U.S.  • Pakistan's talks with Taliban fail; U.S. troops already on ground  • 480 detained, Ashcroft says  • Bush approves $50 million for Pakistan  • Pentagon promises to be 'forthcoming' but remains secretive  • FAA warns pilots they can be shot down  • Reagan National Airport could soon reopen  • Turkey supports U.S. actions, adds reservations  • Bomb explodes at Turkey's McDonald's • National Guard at airports calms passengers  • Arrested Algerian pilot spent time in Arizona  • Hamas leader says U.S. shouldn't flaunt its military might  • Clever Afghans, hostile terrain defied Soviets  • U.S. concerned about safety of Americans abroad  SEPTEMBER 28, 2001 • Photos of suspected hijackers released  • Generals can shoot down jetliners • Jackson might meet with Taliban  • Powell says Jackson trip would serve little purpose  • Giuliani term extension supported by two out of three candidates  • Governors mobilize troops to secure airports  • U.S. courts Jordan, Turkey for anti-terrorism effort  • Pentagon crash victims to receive Purple Hearts, medals  • Empire State Building's popular observation deck to reopen Saturday  • Mandatory carpooling slows commute in New York City  • European crackdown yields arrests, clues  • Pakistani clerics to meet with Taliban leaders  • Taliban asks bin Laden to leave Afghanistan  • Former king supports U.S. action in Afghanistan  • Afghan-style fighting more about money and power than military strength  SEPTEMBER 27, 2001 • Bush urges Americans to redirect anger • Protesters storm abandoned U.S. Embassy in Kabul • New York sets strict standards for cars entering southern Manhattan • Bush wants national guard at airports • Airline security measures set out by Bush • Bush tries to restore confidence in airlines • Governors support Bush's request for National Guard at airports • Developments in terrorist attacks  • Families line up for death certificates  • Military reservists summoned to duty  • Stocks fall, ending two-day advance  • New York bans amateur photographs of WTC site  • Probe of hazardous-materials licensing nets arrests around the country  • 10 arrested over bogus licenses to transport hazardous materials  • Newspaper columnist fired after criticizing Bush  • Pakistan keeps border closed to Afghan refugees  • Banks, credit card companies ease up on customers  • Bush administration meets with Taliban opposition  • Muslims have only one demand: show us the proof  • Investigators focus on 1998 meeting between bin Laden and Iraqi intelligence  • White House considers cameras for scrutiny of airplane cabins  SEPTEMBER 26, 2001 • WTC's last piece torn down, may become memorial  • Japan promises assistance in any anti-terror hostilities • Probe focuses on hazardous chemical trucks  • U.S. considers airline security • Bush meeting with Sikhs and Muslims • Donations break $500M after attacks • Banks, utilities, credit card companies going easy on customers • Putin supports coalition against terrorism  • Asset freezing has had little success  • Terrorist recounts chemical weapons training  • House approves defense bill  • Rumsfeld says campaign will be long and bloody  • Up to $30,000 to each family with dead or missing  • Bush, lawmakers push for armed marshals, not armed pilots  • Bin Laden pledges jihad  • Saudi Arabia deserts Taliban, heavy fighting reported in Afghanistan  SEPTEMBER 25, 2001 • Bin Laden: Fight Bush, crusaders  • Stars raise more than $150 million for terrorist attack relief  • Some pakistanis quietly give support  • Key developments across the country in the terror attacks investigation  • Taliban threaten to kill remaining U.N. workers in Afghanistan  • FAA weighing additional airline security moves  • Analysts: Airlines won't soon turn to fare sales to lure customers  • Bin Laden calls on Pakistanis to defend Pakistan, Afghanistan, pledges jihad  SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 • Prayer service offers comfort • Dogs are state-of-the-art search tools in terrorism attack • Open borders are early casualties of anti-terrorist war • Bush freezes terrorists' assets • Osama bin Laden urges Holy War • Crop dusters grounded for terrorist investigation • Stocks rally Monday, still have much to recover • Case to show bin Laden is responsible  • Cardinal blesses firefighters, police officers  • Protest erupts at unity walk  • General Assembly will hold low-level meeting to hear secretary-general and U.N. ambassadors  • Portrait of terrorism is changing  • Lawmakers say airline security legislation will pass soon  • Rescuers find more plane wreckage at World Trade Center site as toll of missing rises  • Taliban claims it can't find bin Laden; U.S. team reportedly in Pakistani for key meetings • Taliban-opposition battles continue in northern Afghanistan  SEPTEMBER 23, 2001 • Dozens arrested worldwide; Ashcroft urges vigilance • Valley takes stock after deadly terror  • Valley residents strive for normalcy  • Immigration amnesty plan fades • Teen-agers discuss terrorism • Base plays support role • Bomb hoax forces jet back to L.A. • Bomb hoax forces jet back to L.A. • Pentagon pushes on with deployments • Pakistan's number of prostesters small but growing • America booed by Greek soccer fans • Thousands demonstrate in Britain against military action on Afghanistan • Scotland Yard releases suspect on U.S. attack • Saddam Hussein criticizes Bush over choosing-sides remark • Bush signs $15 billion bill to compensate airlines • U.S. re-considers ban on assassinations • Plane crews rethink jobs, as they return to the sky SEPTEMBER 22, 2001 • Spy plane shot down over Afghanistan, official says  • Terror manual teaches how to blend into U.S.  • Former FBI terrorist expert died at WTC • Leaders back 'targeted' response by U.S. forces  • Congress OKs relief package for airline industry  • 25 arrested in Kentucky  • Bin Laden beyond Islam teachings, scholars say  • Top U.S. officials pay somber visit to Trade Center  • Northwest Airlines cutting 10,000 jobs  • Dow point drop worst in history  • New rules trouble immigrants  • Forces mobilize for war on terrorism  • Ashcroft says Boston could be terrorist target  • Cruise lines facing big financial struggles  • College students across country rally for peace  • In a U.S. attack, airfields would be leading targets  • Residents return to swing of things  • L.A. firefighters use vacation to aid NYC  • L.A. search team safely back home  • Hate crimes soar after attacks  • Travel slump hits hard in L.A.  • Studios lock down, but shows do go on  • Aviation experts say passengers should adopt new aggressive stance  SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 • Bush: 'I will not yield.'  • Afghan rulers reject Bush demand for bin Laden • Senate agrees to $1.3 billion for missile defense • Stocks twist and turn on world • Taliban troops are deployed in jagged peaks border • American West confirms ONT arrests; 2 held, 3 released • Recruiting offices get busier • Tribute set for Long Beach victim • Flight schools remain grounded • Cruise ships keep sailing • Studios react to terror threat  • Water system safety reviewed  • Agreement reached on $15 billion airline-aid plan  • Hijackers' identities in question  • Eligible young men ages 18 to 25 struggle with remote possibility of draft  • Congress, airline and airport workers hope for Reagan National to reopen  • Giuliani says more than 6,300 still missing  • American Airlines will end most in-flight meal service  • Ashcroft, Mueller laud Pa. crash victims as heroes  • College students rally for nonviolent justice  • 40 US senators pay visit to ground zero  • Trade center list of missing passes 6,300  SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 • Bush asks world to aid U.S. in anti-terror campaign • Pentagon orders combat aircraft to Persian Gulf area • Ashcroft hints involvement of foreign countries in attacks  • Names tied to hijackers may be aliases  • Yankee Stadium site of grieving  • Anti-terrorist war expected to be lengthy  • Attacks change race for mayor in New York  • U.S. once praised Muslim militants  • Pakistan's leader tells why he supports U.S.  • Stocks fall again; Dow loses 144 points on the day  • Hijackers of two jetliners spent final days in suburban Washington  • FBI conveys all warnings  • Bush will ask for 'patcience' during tonight's speech  • Effects of terrorist attack felt through Las Vegas tourist economy  • White House rules out new military draft  • LAX losing money as air of uncertainty grips travelers  SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 • Giuliani says hope of finding survivors dwindling • Jury probe into attack launched • Findings point to wider plot  • State citing attack impacts in tax relief  • Late-night TV no laughing matter  • Urban legends spread in wake of attack  • Free tuition for families of victims proposed  • Modest rally on Wall Street on Tuesday afternoon  • Boeing to layoff 30,000 in wake of attack  • Red, white and blue wear everywhere now  • Service recalls L.A. terror victim  • Crime down in wake of terror  • Networks unite for telethon  • Oxnard man arrested on suspicion of bomb threat  SEPTEMBER 18, 2001 • L.A. gets back to work • Puzzled students pitch in • $3.3 million proposed to upgrade security • Stamp petitioned to recall attacks • Thieves snatch American flags from homes  • Local doctor aids rescue in New York • Here's how you can express your well wishes to New Yorkers SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 • Dow ends down 685; Nasdaq off 116 • Attorney General suggests air marshals, wiretapping changes to Congress • President Bush wants Osama bin Laden 'dead or alive' • Port security strengthened • Airport in L.B. resumes schedule  • Aid for kin of fallen NYC heroes sought • Effects of terrorism likely to hit tourism • Post Office lifts ban on international mail • Q&A: JetBlue feels the impact of terrorism • Residents flock to sermons  • New York, Pentagon victims remembered in city prayers  • Kids home from visit near danger  • Bush warns of long battle, vows to 'rid world of evildoers'  • Thousands mourn victim of catastrophe  • LAX slowly getting back to normal with new rules  • Doors open for days of prayer  • Sherman seeks expanded role for CIA in wake of attacks  • TV hosts to look for laughs again  • Reserves ready and able  • Nation urged to return to normalcy  • Financial markets set to resume work  • Patriots seek divine guidance  • Terror takes toll on Asia exchanges  • Blood donors overwhelm Red Cross collection sites  SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 • Bush: "We will smoke them out" • Nation tries to keep faith • Padilla serves city well in Hahn's absence  • Closures weakened area  • Man may have shouted slurs  • Palmdale remembers victims of attacks  • FAA employee describes hijacked flights before crash  • Flying ban plays havoc with brides', grooms' plans  • Girl Scouts lend prayers  • Blood donors overwhelm Red Cross collection sites  • Valley comes together  SEPTEMBER 15, 2001 • Bush visits ground zero  • Voice recorder recovered at Pa. crash site  • Major developments in aftermath of terrorist attacks  • Route 66 Rendezvous pauses to pay respect to victims  • Victims honored with vigils  • Airports slowly returning to full speed  • Rental vehicles hum on highways  • Police answer call for reserves  • Hahn urges tolerance for L.A. residents  • More blood donations sought  • Dairy attack possible hate crime  • Region's Muslims suffer slurs, threats  • Ceremonies delayed yet again  • AVC pauses, prays  • Moviegoers seek some brief relief from grim reality  • Experts allege weak security at small airports  • Bush preparing for long road to justice  • Amtrak riding out demand  SEPTEMBER 14, 2001 • Workers Find 2 Planes 'Black Boxes' • Man With False Pilot's ID Arrested  • LAX, Burbank airports reopen  • Alitalia flight first into LAX  • Airport return cheers cabbies  • Limited air travel returns  • Newborn brings joy to family of Van Nuys attack victim  • Old Glory rediscovered  • U.S. plans military response  • Schools mourn lost teachers, students  • FBI seeks dozens in terror plotting  • Gatherings rally support for victims  • Lack of airport noise a loud reminder of deadly attacks  • Officials worried about hate crimes  • Grounded air passengers on board derailed train  SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 • Bush: attacks 'acts of war'  • Hope struggles against air of fear  • Hahn, officials grounded in Washington  • Private vehicle ban set at LAX terminals  • Air travelers cope with flight holds  • Travelers get creative in face of gridlock  • Hijack tragedy hits home for 14's families  • Day puts city back in motion  • Angelenos rush to give blood  • Valley residents look for solace, unity in prayer  • Parks says new limits required  • L.A. seen as unlikely terror target  • Buyers stock up on supplies for worst-case scenarios  • Donors line up to give blood  • Ribbon keepsake recalls victims  • FBI following terrorist leads in Florida  • Bin Ladin's family very active in Boston  SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 • FBI teams converge on hotel in Boston • Train stopped; one man arrested but no connection to attacks apparent • Feds investigating possible terrorist links in Florida • Southland steels itself  • Solace sought in prayer • Angelenos line up to donate blood • How to help your children to understand terrorism • Locals killed as planes crash  • Bush vows to avenge 'evil acts'  • Region's House delegates feel nation's tension  • Precautionary evacuations, closures  • Officials at LAX, Burbank airports expect security to change forever • Timeline of Tuesday's events  • Los Angeles Muslims stunned, shunned  • Experts say free society makes U.S. an easy mark  • Airports accessible to suicidal guerrillas  • A miracle of steel can't withstand powerful attack • Country could face recession should consumer spending stagnate following attacks  • Shock quickly turns to anger in L.A. • Local closures • Area schools to stay open, offer counseling  • Traffic clogs streets; officials stress calm  • Witnesses 'shocked, shocked, shocked'  • Mixed reviews on TV coverage  • Attacks cause film delays  SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 • Airborne terrorists strike and strike again  • American under lock down • L.A. responds quickly, closing airports, landmarks • From D.C., Hahn puts L.A. on high alert • Valley resident in D.C. reacts to Pentagon bombing • Wall Street comes to halt  • Local businesses take security precautions • Schools try to maintain business as usual • Baseball, other sports cancel schedules • Latin Grammy's and Emmy Awards cancelled • Six Flags closes • Networks scramble to report • New York City begins massive rescue effort