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FBI Warns of Possible "Spectacular" Al-Qaida Attack

The FBI warned Friday that al-Qaida may be planning a "spectacular" attack against the United States, intended to inflict "mass casualties" and cause "severe damage" to the economy.

Insuring Against Attacks

As Congress considers a variety of bills aimed at helping the nation protect itself against future terrorist attacks, analysts debate the need for terrorism insurance legislation.

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Ready or Not

Ray Suarez discusses U.S. preparations for a potential future terrorist attack with three security specialists.

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Iraq Accepts U.N. Resolution

Saddam Hussein's government on Wednesday accepted a United Nations resolution calling on Iraq to eliminate its alleged weapons of mass destruction and readmit U.N. weapons inspectors.

Russian Duma Approves Anti-Terror Measures

The upper house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday passed new media restrictions allowing authorities to exert more control over the reporting of terrorist attacks and major crises like last month's Moscow theater hostage standoff.

Iraq's U.N. Ambassador

Mohammed Al-Douri, Iraq's ambassador to the United Nations, talks with reporters about his country's decision to accept a U.N. resolution requiring Iraq to disarm and readmit weapons inspectors.

Bin Laden Tape

Margaret Warner discusses the significance of a new audio tape said to be from Osama bin Laden with three terrorism experts.

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Iraqi Parliament Rejects U.N. Resolution; Saddam Has Final Say

Iraq's parliament Tuesday unanimously rejected a new U.N. resolution calling on Baghdad to disarm, but said the final decision on whether to accept the U.N.'s demands rests with Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

Severe Storms Slam Southeast U.S.

At least 35 people were killed and hundreds more injured after band of severe storms spawned more than 70 tornadoes over the weekend and into Monday, battering an area that stretched across 13 states from Louisiana to Pennsylvania.

Iraqi Parliament Weighs U.N. Resolution

Iraq's parliament convened Monday for an emergency session called by Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to decide its response to the new U.N. resolution on weapons inspections.