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Thursday, September 13, 2001
Gabrielle sends up hurricane watches
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 Even with the slow-moving tropical storm expected to hit near Sarasota, other bay area counties close schools today.
As of 11 p.m. Thursday, the center of Gabrielle - the seventh named storm of the season - was about 150 miles west-southwest of Naples, moving northeast at 6 mph.
Schools will be closed Friday in Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee and Polk counties.
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A firefighter screams in pain during his rescue Tuesday shortly after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The photo was released Wednesday. Some 350 firefighters still are missing, including some of New York City's top fire commanders.
[AP photo: Robert Mecea, Newsday]
Pilots trained not to fight hijackers
The manual for airline pilots, experts say, reflects the 1970s when hijackers had transportation, not terrorism, in mind. Story
Please click here for a photo gallery from the aftermath of the attack on America
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Area gas prices remain stable
A few increases are being investigated under Florida's anti-gouging law. Story
Tourism may not snap back quickly
Terrorism fears could compound the economic worries that have been slowing travel. Story
Insurance industry could face record losses
Industry experts say the attacks will cost more than $10-billion -- and maybe double that. Story
Bay area businesses work around disruptions
A few find operations hindered by the effects of the terror attacks. Some take the opportunity to help others. Story
Companies' search for employees continues
More than a day after two hijacked planes slammed into the World Trade Center's twin towers, banks, brokerages and financial firms said they still cannot account for about 3,000 employees. Story |
The rest of today's headlines
Updates from the wire:
Bush Challenges Allies to Defend Turkey
Iraq Approves U-2 Surveillance Flights
NASA IDs Debris As Part of Left Wing
Ill. Islamic Charity Leader Pleads Guilty
Energy Costs Soar With Cold, Iraq Threat
Dow Closes Up 56, Nasdaq Gains 14
Penguins Trade Kovalev Back to Rangers
NFL, baseball, colleges off for weekend
There will be no college or pro football this weekend. The NFL and said today that it will not play any of its 15 games this weekend following the terrorist attacks. Many college football officials, including those at the Southeastern Conference cancelled games scheduled for Saturday. Major league baseball has decided to resume it schedule on Monday. Story
Airlines service to resume at 11 a.m.
Commercial and private plans will be allowed to start flying at 11 a.m. today, though some airlines -- Southwest Airlines for one -- have decided not to fly at all today. Tampa International remains closed.
• Story
• What to expect at TIA
Nationwide hunt spreads to 3 Florida cities
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FBI seizes records of students at flight schools
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Bin Laden says he's pleased but not involved
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Ordinary flight from Boston took suspicious turn
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TAMPA BAY
Vigils, memorials, events offer hope after attacks
Teachers, students try to cope with tears, fears
Fear is fresh fact of everyday life
Questions, worries fill students' day
Armed forces find many want to enlist
Anger simmers among former N.Y. police officers in Spring Hill
2 brothers: 1 lost, 1 looking
Residents show pride in American flag
Blood donors gladly wait for hours to do their part
Pinellas County to assess voting systems
Tampa braces for stream of traffic to new mall
Palm Harbor couple lose son-in-law
TIA still paralyzed; travelers brace for hassles
Where to donate blood
BUSINESS
Tourism may not snap back quickly
Insurance industry could face record losses
Bay area businesses work around disruptions
Companies' search for employees continues
EBay draws line at items exploiting attacks
Area gas prices remain stable
Aerosonic adjusts on the fly
FROM THE NATION AND WORLD
11 die in new Mideast violence
NATO allies pledge to stand with U.S.
The flight seen by entire world
European airports increase security
As it grows dark, so does the mood in Manhattan
City requests 11,000 body bags
Floridians suffer agonizing waits and final calls that say: I love you
U.S. ramps up the rhetoric, weighs options
35 questions
Smoke, dust pose disease risk, doctors warn
'We'll see you when we get back'
Decision to stay doomed many
Amid grim work, the Pentagon stirs
Electronic cries of desperation
Child experts recommend being honest, reassuring with your kids
Tips for traveling
Threat kept Bush on the move
Unity replaces conflict as Congress gets behind president
Survivors, loved ones tell three tales of terror from the towers
New York Muslims feel the glare
Fliers plead for information on victims of plane attacks
With travel, it's catch as catch can
Around the nation
THE STATE
Attack may complicate state budget
SPORTS
Area PGA event is canceled
Rays rethink priorities as games cease
Bucs want games to go on
Gators on, 'Noles off, Bulls waiting to hear
Belmont cancels races to help rescue efforts
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