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.

Iraqis, Czechs may be source Scientists zero in on possible origins of anthrax sent to Capitol, news organizations in New York.
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.

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

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.

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.

Miami storms by West Virginia No. 1 'Canes roll Mountaineers 45-3 as Ken Dorsey ties school record for touchdown passes.

Rhodes prominent Scores pair of touchdowns to help Indianapolis dump Kansas City 35-28 and snap three-game losing skid.