U.S. using massive 'daisy cutter' bomb
WASHINGTON -- The United States has begun attacking the Taliban military forces with the biggest conventional bomb in the Air Force arsenal, a 15,000-pound behemoth used as much for its psychological impact as for its explosive power.

Pursuit of biological villain puts FBI in awkward spot
WASHINGTON -- A top FBI official told Congress on Tuesday that 7,000 agents tracking the nation's deadly anthrax threat still do not know where the bacteria originated.

Red Cross defends use of money
WASHINGTON -- The American Red Cross defended its use of money collected after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, saying in a news conference and in a contentious Capitol Hill hearing Tuesday that Americans intended their donations to cover more than aid to victims.

Germany to provide 3,900 troops
Chancellor Schroeder's historic offer would be the nation's most far-reaching involvement in military action since 1945.

O'Hare security cinches its belt
CHICAGO -- Federal authorities launched criminal background checks Tuesday of eight O'Hare International Airport security workers who allegedly allowed a man carrying knives and a stun gun through a checkpoint.

Bush puts cap on antiterrorism bills
WASHINGTON -- President Bush promised congressional leaders Tuesday he would veto any emergency legislation that exceeds the $40-billion Congress already has provided for antiterrorism efforts.

FBI says threat to bridges wasn't credible
WASHINGTON -- The FBI concluded Tuesday that the raw intelligence behind last week's warning that terrorists might attack West Coast bridges was not credible.