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Net set for al-Qaida to no avail
A Web operator takes over one of the group's communication sites, but the FBI waits too long to set up a sting. Conventions may pay, but not in cash Cities that have hosted the national political gatherings talk of benefits in publicity and future bookings for meetings. Congress tackles Iraq: What to do, and when? Many members of Congress are wary of a costly exercise in stabilizing and rebuilding Iraq if Hussein is ousted. Pope reaches out to Mexico With the naming of the first indigenous saint, the pontiff hopes to stem the flow of followers. 7 injured in Jerusalem suicide bombing JERUSALEM -- A suicide bomber blew himself up in a Jerusalem fast food stand Tuesday, injuring seven people in the first attack here since back-to-back bombings prompted Israel to occupy major West Bank towns last month. Nation in brief Train engineer saw bad track before accident Senator from N.J. is rebuked on ethics WASHINGTON -- The Senate Ethics Committee on Tuesday "severely admonished" Democratic Sen. Robert Torricelli of New Jersey for accepting gifts from a campaign contributor and businessman that the lawmaker aided. Panel backs treaty on women WASHINGTON -- Despite reservations by the Bush administration, a Senate committee Tuesday recommended the ratification of a 22-year-old treaty aimed at promoting equality for women. FTC wants limits on delays for generics WASHINGTON -- The Federal Trade Commission wants to limit the ability of drug companies to delay the marketing of generic competitors and to require the firms to disclose agreements covering the sales of generic drugs. Congo, Rwanda agree to peace PRETORIA, South Africa -- The leaders of Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement Tuesday, proclaiming it a key step in efforts to end a war that has embroiled six African nations and left 2.5-million people dead. World in brief 16 in Egypt convicted of plots, subversion Juan Diego's visitation by Virgin of Guadalupe True or false, the story of Juan Diego and the Virgin of Guadalupe is a compelling tale from the period of the Spanish Conquest of the Americas. Obituaries FRANK INN, 86, the trainer of some of Hollywood's best-known animal performers, including Benji the dog, died Saturday in Sylmar, Calif. In addition to Benji, probably the most famous of his animal proteges, Mr. Inn worked with Arnold the pig on the 1960s sitcom Green Acres and Cleo the basset hound on the 1950s program The People's Choice. Bin Laden bodyguards caught WASHINGTON -- Some of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden's bodyguards have been captured and are among the prisoners at the U.S. military base in Cuba, U.S. officials said Tuesday. Kabul traffic, tip halt car bomb plot KABUL, Afghanistan -- The Afghan capital's chaotic traffic and a tip from foreign intelligence foiled would-be suicide car bombers who were planning a blast "beyond comprehension," an Afghan intelligence official said Tuesday. Chief: War on terror, not drugs, tops for FBI WASHINGTON -- FBI director Robert Mueller said Tuesday that the war on terrorism demands that the FBI pull agents away from narcotics task forces and no longer make drug enforcement a top priority. From AP: special links on the terrorist attacks and aftermath • Sharon and Arafat: Old foes on parallel paths • FBI's Most Wanted terrorists • Afghanistan in Depth • Panoramic view of tragedy • Satellite view of Ground Zero • Flashpoint: Afghanistan • Multimedia Coverage of the Terror Attacks • Latest News on the Terror Attacks • Updated List of Victims • Terror Attack Multimedia Gallery • Terror's Path: An Interactive Map • Missing: A Multimedia Essay • Terror Attack: Minute by Minute • Terror Attack: Tower Collapse • Terrorists Attack: Video Gallery • Aftermath Photo Gallery • Day of Terror Photo Gallery National headlines [an error occurred while processing this directive]
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