The Attack and Aftermath
ATTACK
on AMERICA
AP Photo / Carmen Taylor
A jet airliner is lined up on one of the World Trade Center towers.
Searching for victims, hunting the terrorists

Workers find `black boxes' from two hijacked planes; collaborators may still be at large
WASHINGTON – U.S. investigators pressed Thursday to identify terrorist collaborators who may still be in a position to strike more Americans, and agents located critical "black boxes" from two of Tuesday's hijacked planes.

Bin Laden's group may have cells in 34 countries, report says
WASHINGTON – The terrorist organization headed by Saudi exile Osama bin Laden has cells identified or suspected in 34 countries or territories, and represents "a global threat" to the United States, a congressional report says.

Powell says Osama bin Laden a prime suspect in Tuesday's terrorist attack
WASHINGTON - Secretary of State Colin Powell identified Osama bin Laden as a prime suspect in the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and was promised by the president of Pakistan information on bin Laden's operations.

Wolfowitz says U.S. military retaliation will be `sustained'
WASHINGTON – The United States will respond to terrorist attacks on New York and Washington with a sustained military campaign, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz said Thursday.

NFL calls off weekend games, saying priority now is to 'grieve and reflect'
The National Football League on Thursday called off all 15 games this weekend, saying it was a time for grief and reflection on the "horrific acts of terrorism" in New York and Washington.

Big 12 changes mind; decides to postpone weekend games
DALLAS - A day after opting to play football this weekend, the Big 12 Conference on Thursday joined a group of major conferences deciding to put off their games because of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Cheney moved to Camp David as precaution
WASHINGTON – Vice President Dick Cheney was moved Thursday to Camp David in what his spokeswoman called "a purely precautionary measure" following this week's terrorist strikes.

MORE ON THE ATTACK AND AFTERMATH

Thursday, Sept. 13
• Capital on edge; sirens blare, streets heavily patrolled, patience growing thin
• Osama bin Laden moved just after attacks against U.S., Pakistani intelligence source says
• Agents detain men from train in Fort Worth
• AP correction: Rescue story of 5 NY firefighters inaccurate
• New York skyscraper's floors buckle
• Bush to visit stricken New York, vows to lead world to victory in 'first war of 21st century'
• Collapsed trade towers could get Superfund cleanup money from EPA
• Officials believe White House, Air Force One were terrorist targets
• Pentagon says about 190 people perished in Tuesday's attack on military headquarters
• Bush declares Friday National Day of Prayer
• Feds investigating possible Florida links to terrorist attacks
• Search-and-rescue workers ordered to leave Pentagon damage site; hopes dim for survivors
• Retrieving bodies, chasing terrorists
• FBI says it has identities of hijackers

Wednesday, Sept. 12
• Police check whether hijackers entered from Canada
• Rescuers pull third person from rubble; another sought
• Officials investigate how security at Boston's Logan airport was breached on two flights
• Feds probe possible terrorist-attack links in Florida
• White House, Air Force One were terrorist targets
• Federal authorities investigate four separate cells of terrorists
• FAA allows flights diverted to continue journeys
• FBI teams converge on downtown Boston hotel
• Government probe focuses on bin Laden; 700 leads investigated
• Terrorists may have used own pilots to crash planes into trade center, Pentagon
• Federal government reopens after attack
• Bush says nation will fight back, recover from 'acts of war'
• New York digs out of 'devastating, unspeakable' carnage
• No more survivors expected at Pentagon
• Source: Bin Laden happy over deadly strikes in U.S., but denies involvement
• Boston airport breaches investigated
• War at home
• Congress reconvenes to show unity after attack
• Transportation Department reinforces security at airports
• Sports come to standstill following terrorist attacks on World Trade Center, Pentagon

Tuesday, Sept. 11
Bush puts government on highest alert
List of victims
U.S. probe focuses on bin Laden
Nation reels in horror
Timeline of Tuesday's events
Pentagon takes direct hit
• Jet crashes in Pa.; passenger reported hijacking in phone call
• Bush promises full force of U.S. government will track down terrorists
• American Airlines planes hit towers
• Two United Airlines jetliners crash
• London editor says he was warned of attack
• NY workers walk miles to safety
• Terrorists must have had own pilots in scheme that defied planning, experts say
• Pain rekindles for Oklahoma City survivor
• Chaotic scene of devastation unfolds on national television
• Text: Bush addresses nation from Oval Office
• Powell uses democracy meeting to make stand against terrorism


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