Nation grieves in first wave of funerals
In the heart of Manhattan, in Washington's suburbs, in saddened towns elsewhere, mourners grieved and reminisced Saturday at the first wave of services for the terror attacks' victims _ a fearless priest, a feisty TV commentator, parents and their preschool daughters.

Continental lays off 12,000 as cutbacks begin
Other airlines may follow suit as the industry struggles with security and economic concerns.

Friendly forces patrol capital
WASHINGTON -- It rained Friday morning, which didn't help. The sun came out around noon, but that just made it easier to see the armed guards and Humvees patrolling the streets. As secure as Washington felt the day after the World Trade Center collapsed, it became more like a police state as the week continued.

Airlines face turbulent future
Beefed-up security measures and a nation fearful of flying could propel an already reeling industry into crisis.

Crime is the same since attacks
NEW YORK -- Police departments nationwide braced this week to see if crime would spike in the uncertainty following the terrorist attacks or if the pall that brought much of the country to a halt would also stop lawbreakers.

Most in U.S. turned to TV over Internet
NEW YORK -- In this era of instant access to customized information over the Internet, Americans still turned to TV as their primary source of news on Tuesday's terror attacks.

She cast lone 'no' on use of force bill
WASHINGTON -- One by one, members of the House -- virtually all wearing red, white and blue ribbons -- stood up Friday night to voice their full support for granting President Bush authority to use "all necessary and appropriate force" against those responsible for the deadliest terrorist assault in U.S. history.

Arab states pledge, with strings attached, to help fight terrorists
CAIRO -- Many Arab countries are reluctant to give unconditional support to a U.S. strike against suspected terrorists in the region as a result of hard feelings and anti-Western sentiment resulting from the conflict between Palestinians and Israelis.

Full support promised by Pakistan
Islamabad vows to comply with a list of U.S. demands and cooperate in the fight against international terrorism.

New York overflowing with charity, literally
NEW YORK -- For the millions of people who are sending food, clothing and supplies to the city's relief effort, officials have one message:

Fearful Afghans flee, stock up
The ruling Taleban threatens war against nearby countries if they help the United States in an assault.

Koreas open talks, focus on terrorism
Delegates put aside topics of rail links and reuniting families in the wake of attacks Tuesday.

Bush warns of 'sustained' war to sweep away an elusive enemy
The president identifies Osama bin Laden as a suspect but says the attacks' ringleader will not be the only target.

Stock markets ready for opening
NEW YORK -- All systems are ready for reopening the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday, officials said Saturday after completing a successful test of their computer and communications networks.

Bin Laden burns with hate for U.S.
CAIRO -- He is described as soft-spoken, infused with the serenity of the deeply devout. His favorite hobby is riding Arabian horses.

U.S. rallying behind military
Poll finds strong support for military action, even at expense of lives and liberties.

More arrests coming, U.S. says
So far, 25 people arrested for immigration violations are being questioned by federal investigators in connection with Tuesday's attacks.

96 hours
Tuesday started out as a day like any other in New York City. Then the whole world changed.