U.S. bombs target front lines Warplanes repeatedly pound Kabul airport and Taliban positions north of capital.
Northern Alliance struggles Logistical problems, winter making it difficult for rebels to fight the Taliban.
White House stumbles at home Bush administration finding it easier to fight Taliban in Afghanistan than anthrax spores in the U.S.
WTC cleanup to scale back this winter Seven-day-a-week work to continue, but not overnight; officials expect to be done within a year.
Document fraud scheme a known threat Va. woman accused of helping hijackers get ID cards was under investigation a month earlier.

Anthrax turns up in NYC mailroom Four mail-sorting machines at a Manhattan processing station test positive for bacteria.
Arrests made in hoaxes Kentucky students face up to five years for sending powder to friend as a joke; other arrests made in Philadelphia.

Airlines get another $2 billion Additional federal funds will be distributed to help compensate for losses following Sept. 11 attacks.
Clinton mail investigated Secret Service investigating two vials of salmonella that were mailed to former president's Harlem office.
India bans 23 organizations LTTE, six groups active in Kashmir among those banned in decree aimed at preventing terrorist attacks.

Stocks rally Investors dip back into tech stocks despite dismal economic reports.

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.

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.

Microsoft sticks with New York City hosts Bill Gates and company for release of new operating system.

Hurricanes have agenda vs. West Virginia Improvement in BCS rankings big part of Miami's plan for rest of season.

No Fed Cup for USA Security concerns given as reason American squad will skip next month's tournament in Spain.