Princeton, N.J. post office closes Officials close facility after single anthrax spore found in mail bin; more urged to take antibiotics.

Bush: Don't federalize screeners President asks Congress to reject proposal making airport baggage screeners federal employees.
INS to push for release of detainees Officials try to speed up process for those arrested in wake of terrorist attacks.

Slain opposition leader's comrades called U.S. Abdul Haq's friends made attempt to help him after execution by Taliban.

Iraq expects U.S. attack Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz says attack by U.S., Britain, is 'only a matter of time.'

Stock funds claw higher Average fund climbs 3.4% as most fund categories enjoy advances.

Stocks may pad gains
While things look gloomy now, focus on future may lift markets.

Layoffs surge 41% in Sept. Manufacturing accounted for the largest share of mass layoffs.

Giuliani endorses Bloomberg Current mayor lends verbal support to media mogul in NYC mayoral race.
Floods claim 380 in Vietnam High waters have killed hundreds in south, central regions of country since August.
Lockheed Martin wins $200B contract Pentagon chooses aviation firm over Boeing to build new, high-tech fighter jet.

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