Unscheduled AA flight lands at Dulles after threat found
An American Airlines Boeing 757 arriving from New York LaGuardia diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport after a threatening note was found aboard. Passengers evacuated via emergency slides. officials say the threat is under investigation and everyone is safe. In Chicago, former President Bush helped reopen Sears Tower skydeck, stating the terrorists have failed.
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Groups push to reveal Sept 11 detainee details
Civil liberties groups urged the Justice Department to disclose names and charges of more than 900 people detained in the post Sept 11 antiterrorism crackdown. They filed a Freedom of Information Act request seeking detention locations and whether charges were filed, noting 170 to 200 may be held on immigration grounds.
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Justice maps use of new anti-terror laws for prosecutors
Justice Department tells federal prosecutors how to apply new anti-terrorism powers including secret home searches, tracking emails, and seizing voice messages under the updated statutes signed by President Bush. Officials say Carnivore remains limited with privacy checks, while guidelines warn some searches may be conducted without homeowner notice for up to three months.
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Postal union sues to close New York’s largest center
A New York postal workers union filed suit against the U S Postal Service seeking the closure of the Morgan Processing and Distribution Center after anthrax traces were found on four machines. Union leaders demand testing of all staff and a safe, closed facility. The Postal Service says contamination is isolated and can be contained without closing the building. the suit cites storage and transport of hazardous substances without a permit. Absenteeism at the center nears 30 percent, though no employees have been diagnosed with anthrax.
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Anthrax Case Emerges Near Trenton Processing Center
Officials report the 15th U S anthrax case since early month and the first with no mail service link. A hospitalized woman working near the Hamilton Township center has recovered from cutaneous anthrax and was discharged after biopsy results were pending. The center remains shut as contamination is investigated.
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Officials: Mail at home likely safe
Health officials said Americans face little risk from home mail and that inhalation anthrax risk remains extremely low. Reports of mail room contamination appeared at the State Department and FDA VOA offices as authorities urged calm and continued vigilance.
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Postal Center Closure Sought Over Large Processing Hub
Administration officials reassured the public mail is safe as the New York Area Postal Union sues to close a vast processing and distribution center. Four machines are mentioned while the Postal Service seals off the area and says the rest of the building is safe.
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Trick-or-treating under new safety and community options
Parents balance tradition and caution as Halloween arrives amid fears of terrorism and anthrax. FBI clarified candy purchases in New Jersey were for resale, not danger. Communities offer non edible treats and block parties while malls host patriotic events and UNICEF channels donations to Afghan children.
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Halloween candy safety and X-ray tips from local authorities
Gaston County Police urge parental supervision and examining candy before eating. Cleveland County Sheriff's Office offers free candy and fruit X-rays at 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 100 Justice Plaza in Shelby. Hospital X-ray service at Gaston Memorial has not been offered since 1992. call law enforcement for suspicious candy instead of the hospital.
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