The Investigation
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FBI agents stand with a Delray Beach, Fla. police officer and talk with an unidentified woman before entering an apartment Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001 where two hijackers involved in the terrorist attacks on the United States were believed to have stayed.
On the trail of the terrorists

False leads taxing FBI
WASHINGTON – The largest criminal investigation in U.S. history has stretched the FBI thin, with thousands of agents racing to investigate last month's terrorist plot and forestall new attacks.

Investigators renew hunt for Saudi pilot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The FBI is searching anew for a Saudi pilot they first inquired about more than two weeks before the Sept. 11 attacks, and who purchased two small planes and left Tennessee shortly before the suicide hijackings, officials said.

Officials: Four overseas plots foiled
WASHINGTON – U.S. authorities have foiled four bombing plots overseas since Sept. 11, but evidence grows that loosely knit terrorist cells are agitating to strike again, government officials say.

Developments in the overseas investigation
Overseas developments Monday related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Sunday, Oct. 14
Anthrax jitters felt worldwide
Report: China creating police force to fly on airliners

Friday, Oct. 12
Al-Qaeda tightly meshed at the top

Thursday, Oct. 11
Bush administration targets 'most-wanted' terrorists with list and rewards
'Most-wanted' photos, profiles

Wednesday, Oct. 10
Powell says terrror network may be using public statements to convey hidden message
Canada announces $165 million in increased spending for anti-terrorism measures
Police investigate threat to assassinate Blair
Developments in the overseas investigation
Official: No U.S. troops will be allowed to fight terrorists in the Philippines
Bush prepares "most wanted" list of terrorists

Tuesday, Oct. 9

More than 600 arrested in attacks
4 terror suspects seized in Ireland

Monday, Oct. 8
Arrests in terror investigation now more than 600; some 200 being sought
Bosnian police arrest suspect after tracing phone call to bin Laden aide

Saturday, Oct. 6

Trips abroad may explain terror plot
Residents of French apartment building stunned by arrests in U.S. Embassy plot
U.S.: Hijackers trained in Afghanistan

Friday, Oct. 5
FBI affidavit: Flight attendant made call to report hijacking
O'Neill praises efforts of U.S. allies to freeze funds of terrorist groups
Pakistan says U.S. evidence implicates bin Laden
U.S. investigating possible bin Laden links in Sao Tome
Former French official: Notebook might contain codes to decipher bin Laden messages
Several suspects detained under anti-terrorism act appear in London courts
Fitting together the puzzle of Osama bin Laden's network as arrests reach 150

Thursday, Oct. 4
Arrests reach 150 in pursuit of bin Laden network; link seen between one hijacker, earlier attack
Saudi pilot who had been held as a material witness released from custody
Cooperation sought from agencies
Hijacker will shows devotion to Islam, but no sign of terror attacks
Lawmakers: Taliban profited from drugs

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