9/11

U.S. Government Widens Investigation Powers

The Bush administration has expanded its power to detain immigrants suspected of crimes connected to the terrorist attacks against New York and Washington.

Rescue Hopes Dim in New York

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani said Tuesday chances are "very, very small" anyone will be found alive in the smoldering wreckage of the World Trade Center.

New York Stock Exchange Reopens to Sharp Losses

Despite a federal rate cut and rallying cries for patriotism, the New York Stock Exchange plummeted during it's first day open since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11.

Cheney Says Military Was Ordered to Shoot Down Planes

U.S. military pilots were told to shoot down hijacked commercial airplanes over Washington, Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday.

Congress Approves $40 Billion in Aid, "Use of Force" Provision

Both houses of Congresss have approved a $40 billion emergency package to aid victims and a bill authorizing the president to use all necessary force against those responsible for the attacks.

Suspected Hijackers

By PBS News Hour

The following is the full list of suspected hijackers and pilots involved in the attacks on New York and Washington, D.C. provided by the FBI. The FBI requests that anyone with information about these individuals call 1-866-483-5137.

Bush Visits World Trade Center Site

President Bush Friday got a first-hand look at the site of the collapsed World Trade Center towers where rescue workers continue their search for survivors despite harsh weather.

FBI Clears Men Detained in New York Airports

The three New York regional airports opened briefly Thursday only to shut down abruptly after federal authorities detained a dozen men mistakenly linked to Tuesday's airplane hijackers.

Nation Pauses for Remembrance, Prayer

From the National Cathedral in Washington to services at the Pentagon and in New York, the nation paused today to remember and mourn those lost in Tuesday's deadly terrorist attacks.

Rain Hampers Rescue Efforts in NY

Heavy rain and wind slowed the search for victims in the rubble of the World Trade Center, where President Bush plans to visit Friday afternoon.