First Arrest Made in Global Terror Probe
Law enforcement arrested a New York suspect as a material witness in the World Trade Center attack. Officials said the arrest is the first break in the PENTBOM investigation, with no details released about the suspect or information sought. Two men on an Amtrak train in Fort Worth were later sent to New York as possible witnesses.
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God and Country Unite in Prayer Nationwide Remembrance
Americans filled churches and public squares in tribute to victims of the week’s attacks. Candles lit city streets as crowds named missing loved ones, sang Amazing Grace, and joined vigils from New York to Chicago. An Internet call urged unity and strength against terrorism as people gathered at St. Paul’s in Concord, Daley Center Plaza, and across the nation.
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Better to light a candle
Jeff Smyth of SoutheIllinoisan.com reflects on the value of small acts of kindness and remembrance, urging readers to choose hopeful actions over despair in difficult times.
SIUC crowd gathers in unity after terrorist deaths
A noon Friday assembly at Shryock Auditorium draws hundreds at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. SIUC President James Walker urges reflection, civility, and forgiveness as Americans stand together in mourning for those killed Tuesday by terrorists.
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Weather Today and Weekend Forecast Snapshot
Partly sunny today with highs around 75. Tonight partly cloudy with upper 40s lows. Sunday partly sunny with highs mid 70s and partly cloudy skies with around 50 degree low.
Congress approves 40 billion funding for nation
Congress approves a 40 billion funding package as the Taliban vows retaliation for any attack. President Bush tours the site of the tragedy as 50,000 reservists are called to duty amid rising security concerns across the nation.
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