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Asteroids have force of nuclear bomb
Scientists, military experts warn an exploding asteroid could be mistaken for a nuclear attack and could unleash a war. Hurricane Lili runs out of steam Louisiana breathes a sigh of relief after storm fails to match forecasters' fears. Five shot dead in 16-hour span Officials look for links in a shooting rampage that rocked a normally quiet Maryland county. CIA report lacking, Graham says WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bob Graham, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, accused the CIA Thursday of not providing vital information about Iraq that senators need before they vote on a resolution to authorize a U.S. military strike. Most boys involved in mob beating had history of crime MILWAUKEE -- One boy said he does not attend school because his mother does not know where to send him. Falwell calls Mohammed 'terrorist' NEW YORK -- The Rev. Jerry Falwell said "I think Mohammed was a terrorist" in an interview to be broadcast Sunday on the CBS program 60 Minutes. Nation in brief Military studies sabotage of 13 parachutes Giuliani wedding on horizon NEW YORK -- Rudolph Giuliani and his constant companion, Judith Nathan, will tie the knot -- soon. Health in brief Low hormone doses urged in menopause Meeting doesn't resolve drug discount card dispute WASHINGTON -- Bush administration officials and drug company executives Thursday failed to resolve a pricing dispute that has threatened the industry's new discount program for seniors. Washington in brief High court asked to act in Senate race Obituaries MOLLIE WILMOT, a socialite who rose to celebrity in 1984 when a tanker ran aground at her Palm Beach mansion, died Sept. 17 at her New York City apartment. Reports of her age ranged from 73 to 78. The cause of death was not announced. A freak tropical storm drove the tanker, a rust bucket named the Mercedes, hard against her seawall, pounding the wall into concrete chips. The sight of the accident led her to confess that she was terrified by the thought of huge rats escaping from the ship. But she overcame her dread and served finger sandwiches, caviar and freshly brewed coffee to the crew of 10 and martinis to the journalists who showed up. Prisoners report two more terror attacks were planned Al-Qaida prisoners tell interrogators even more severe attacks were to take place after Sept. 11. So far, their claims have not been corroborated. Congress examines intelligence laws WASHINGTON -- Laws restricting the CIA's work to foreign soil should be re-examined in an effort to thwart future terrorist attacks, experts told the House and Senate intelligence committees Thursday. Joke voted funniest in the world LONDON -- Drum roll, please -- an online search for the world's funniest joke has produced a winner. World in brief Ivory Coast cease-fire brokered 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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