American Airlines weighs further layoffs amid industry woes
The nation's largest carrier, American Airlines, is set to announce additional layoffs this week as the battered aviation sector faces continued turmoil. The AP report notes a likely broad job cut impact as travel demand remains fragile and carriers reassess staffing.
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Bush vows dead or alive hunt for bin Laden at Pentagon
President Bush said the United States will pursue Osama bin Laden "dead or alive" as Washington briefs plans for a broad war against terrorism. He noted costs, authorized reservist call ups, and possible airline bailout and stimulus steps while FBI questioned 49 suspects after the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks.
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SIUC students charged in Murphysboro home invasion
SIUC graduate students Taffia Cunningham and Jahneria Singletary appeared in court as two of five suspects linked to an armed home invasion that left 22 year old Tyree Cunningham dead. Authorities say the group stormed Prentice Washington's apartment seeking money amid a convoluted investigation.
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FBI Seeks 200 For Questioning In Terror Attacks
The FBI detained 49 people for questioning and circulated a list of 200 possible associates to national and global agencies. Attorney General Ashcroft urged Congress to pass broad anti terrorism measures by week’s end to aid the inquiry. FBI Director Mueller cited secret warrants while noting no charges tied to the attacks have been filed.
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Panel urges national strategy to counter terrorism
A Gilmore led anti terrorism panel urged a broad national strategy to prevent and respond to attacks. The group, which warned of inevitable deadly U S terrorism, says security must extend beyond airports and could target any public venue. They plan to accelerate final recommendations on border controls military use and medical system readiness.
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CIA clarifies recruitment policies on covert assets
The CIA stated there are no barriers to recruiting individuals with unsavory reputations if needed to infiltrate terrorist groups. Spokesman Bill Harlow said the agency has never turned down a field request to recruit an asset in a terrorist organization and will not avoid contact with people who may have information.
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