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10/26/2001 - Updated 10:25 AM ET
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Tracy Watson in action

Anthrax found at CIA, Army site
Developments follow detection of spores at NYC mail center.
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Injuries still plagues Watson In his first victory (ok, ok, just one game out of 3), Ken Newberry takes advantage of injury prone Watson (see inset to left)
Young Whitehill on a roll Defeats Jack Gian who had trouble just keeping up with Whitehill.
Grounds outserves, outplays Klodner Precision deadly to Klodner who was attempting to implement a new playing strategy

 

Fall Challenge Ladder results McDermott Takes the lead...Watson falls to the bottom...

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Terror crackdown expected Bush expected to sign anti-terror bill today; measure gives police greater surveillance power.
Militant leader calls for jihad Islamic cleric says thousands of Pakistanis are gathering today to cross into Afghanistan, fight U.S.
Northern Alliance struggles
Logistical problems and impending winter making it difficult for rebels to gain ground on Taliban.
White House gets poor marks at home Bush administration finds it easier to fight Taliban in Afghanistan than anthrax spores in the U.S.
Rumsfeld more confident Defense chief says he's more optimistic about bin Laden's capture than he may have suggested previously.

Anthrax fears

Doctor: 'It was horrendous' Experts don't know why treatment worked for cured anthrax patient but not for others.
Disease rapidly outran response As anthrax worries grow, first critical weeks show the difficulty officials have in addressing threat.
Tough going for Bush aide Thompson, praised as a governor, gets poor marks as HHS secretary amid anthrax scare.
Science hasn't found attacker Analysis reveals much about the spores but little about the person who mailed deadly disease.

Around the world

Grieving families respond In Karachi, Pakistan, those touched by Sept. 11 bombings have different feelings about U.S. attack.

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The Economy

Companies pare office space Building plans are delayed or scaled back; some may sublet.

Mortgage rates rise Rates drift up slightly this week: 30-year average goes to 6.64%.

Ford settles ignition suit Owners of 12 million vehicles will be reimbursed; list of models.

Nation and world
Israel to start West Bank withdrawal Under intense U.S. pressure, Sharon agrees to move troops out of Palestinian towns in several steps.
IRA's disarming revives accord British government responds by dismantling many military posts in Northern Ireland.
Six indicted on narcotics charges Manhattan District Attorney says gang sold Ecstasy, cocaine, hashish and marijuana.
College football
Hurricanes storm by Mountaineers No. 1 Miami rolls past West Virginia 45-3; Dorsey sets school record for TD passes.
Professional football
Colts outrace Chiefs Peyton Manning shakes off poor first quarter to dump Kansas City 35-28; Indianapolis snaps 3-game skid.
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