Families set to gather and honor the lost World Trade Center cleanup will pause for memorial service Sunday afternoon.

Bush: Don't federalize screeners President asks Congress to reject proposal making airport baggage screeners federal employees.

Bomb explodes in border city Three people die near Pakistani-Afghan border when passenger bus explodes.
Report: Japan may offer support Warships may be sent in November to support U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan.
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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