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Anthrax Surfaces in Off-Site Mail Facilities Serving Federal Buildings

Traces of anthrax bacteria were detected in off-site mail facilities for the Supreme Court, the Central Intelligence Agency, the State Department and other buildings.

President Bush Signs Anti-Terrorism Bill

By PBS News Hour

The following is the full text of President Bush's remarks at the White House signing of the of USA Patriot Act of 2001, that allows sweeping anti-terrorism legislation.

State Department Mail Employee Infected With Anthrax

A worker at an off-site State Dept. mailroom in Sterling, Va. has been hospitalized with inhalation anthrax.

Senate Overwhelmingly Approves Anti-Terror Proposal

In a show of near Congressional unanimity, the Senate followed the House in adopting a sweeping new anti-terrorism bill. The 98-1 vote sends the compromise bill to the president for his signature.

Front Line Views

Six mayors discuss the changed aspects of leadership in a post-September 11 world, including local terrorism concerns and security plans.

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Afghan Future

The United Nations begins to discuss a post-Taliban government for Afghanistan.

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Fugitive Suspects Linked to Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

The Justice Department and German officials have identified three fugitives suspected of helping orchestrate the terrorist attacks of September 11.

Newsmaker: Jack Straw

Great Britain's foreign secretary discusses his country's role in the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism.

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IRA Reportedly Begins Disarming

In a dramatic move to salvage the struggling peace process in Northern Ireland, the outlawed Irish Republican Army today announced it had begun disarming.

D.C. Postal Worker Deaths Linked to Anthrax

D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams today announced that two U.S. Postal Service employees died yesterday from anthrax. The disclosure comes as two additional postal employees remain hospitalized with the pulmonary disease.