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Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld briefs reporters at the Pentagon about missile attacks made Sunday by American and British forces on terrorist targets in Afghanistan.

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National security measures

The U.S. military, homeland response

FAA tightens carry-on rules

WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday that travelers will be limited to one carry-on bag and one personal item – such as a purse or a laptop computer – on all flights, effective immediately.

Administration notifies U.N. that U.S. attacks may expand
WASHINGTON – The United States has formally notified the U.N. Security Council that counterterrorism attacks may be extended beyond Afghanistan.

FBI asks law enforcement to be on highest alert for new terrorism
WASHINGTON – From nuclear labs to ocean ports, Americans are tightening security to guard against revenge attacks by terrorists in the aftermath of the U.S. military strikes on Afghanistan. Legislators were advised not to wear their congressional pins except on Capitol Hill.
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Monday, Oct. 8
President swearing in new anti-terror chief | Text of ceremony remarks


Sunday, Oct. 7

Bush orders attacks on terrorists, Taliban
40 planes, 50 cruise missiles, armada used in initial attack
Taliban: "We are ready for jihad"
FBI puts U.S. on highest alert

Saturday, Oct. 6
Aid pledged for Afghan refugees
Airline security plan released
Pakistan focuses on a regime after Taliban

Friday, Oct. 5
National Guardsmen begin providing added security at Boston's Logan Airport
Security chief Canavan leaving Federal Aviation Administration
Taliban ambassador says Blair came to Pakistan 'to encourage war'
Blair: Any action against Afghanistan should be proportionate and targeted
Restrictions on private planes around Washington, New York eased by FAA
Powell extends sanctions on 25 foreign groups listed as terrorist
Secretary of State says United States will go after dozens of terrorism locations

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