Capitol Hill
We hear some voices from Capitol Hill, where a prayer vigil was held. Also, Robert Siegel talks to NPR's Peter Overby about reaction from members of Congress.
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Reaction of American Muslims
NPR religion correspondent Duncan Moon reports on the shock and fear of American Muslims after the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Many immediately condemned the assaults and the unknown terrorists involved. But they fear retaliation against their families and communities.
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Stocks
To learn what's expected from the stock market once Wall
Street reopens for business, Linda Wertheimer talks with Chris Desimio, a
financial consultant and stockbroker.
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Financial Cost
NPR's Kathleen Schalch has a report on the financial
cost of the attacks.
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Structural Engineering
NPR's Richard Harris reports on the efforts
to clear the debris from the site of the World Trade Center collapse.
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The Politics of Terrorism
NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr
comments on the history of the U.S. fight against terrorism, and how the
administration's response fits in that context.
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Presidential Response
Linda Wertheimer talks with William Kristol of the Weekly Standard about the possible U.S. response to the attacks.
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Osama bin Laden
Linda Wertheimer talks with Daniel Benjamin of the Center for Strategic and International Studies about
Osama bin Laden.
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School Response
Students and teachers across the nation are
struggling to find words to talk about the disaster. In San Diego, school superintendent Alan Bersin visited a high school history class to help students put the events in perspective. NPR's Scott Horsley reports. (3:30)
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Wrapping Up
Some observations from Robert Siegel from his post at NPR's New York bureau.
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Firefighters
An off-duty firefighter from Manhattan Engine Company 33 watched his buddies race to the World Trade Center before its collapse. It's unclear whether any of them survived. More firefighters died Tuesday than in any other event in the city's history. NPR's Rick Karr reports that those who did not die are facing overwhelming grief and survivors' guilt.
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Flight 93 Timeline
Noah Adams traces what is known about United Airlines Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania's rural Somerset County
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Intelligence
Robert talks with Senator Carl Levin, chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and with Rep. Doug Bereuter, vice chariman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the House International Relations Committee. They discuss what kind of case may be developing against suspects in the terrorist attacks.
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FBI Update
Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR's Barbara Bradley about today's briefing of members of Congress by Attorney General John Ashcroft. He later talked with reporters about results of FBI investigations to date.
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National Reaction
NPR's Jackie Northam reports on how citizens are reacting to the attack. Stores are selling out of flags, gun shops are busy, and Major League ballparks are still empty.
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Pentagon Response
NPR's Tom Gjelten reports that striking back at those responsible may take time and far more commitment to anti-terrorist measures than the United States has made to date.
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State of the City
Barbara Mantel reports on the mood in the streets outside the wreckage of the World Trade Center.
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The Latest from New York
Robert Siegel talks with WYNC reporter Andrea Bernstein about the situation in New York City, as recovery efforts continue.
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Boston Investigation
Linda Wertheimer talks with reporter Fred Thys in Boston about the state of the investigation. The two planes that crashed into the World Trade Center originated at Boston's Logan airport.
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Lives Lost
NPR's Susan Stamberg reports on some of the people whose lives were lost.
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Tugboats
Noah Adams talks with Gregory McGinty of Moran Towing in New York City. Moran had nine tugboats in the water off lower Manhattan when the airplanes hit the World Trade Center. The Coast Guard has asked for Moran's help in the disaster response.
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Trade Center Occupants
NPR's Debbie Elliott reports on how some businesses with offices in the World Trade Center are coping. Network Plus, a telecommunications company, had 51 employees on the 87th floor. Miraculously -- and with some heroic help -- they are all safe. But the Harris Beach law firm (85th floor) is still awaiting word on seven missing employees.
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Airline Security
Noah Adams talks with Brian Michael Jenkins, senior adviser to the president of Rand Corp. and founder of the Rand terrorism research program.
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Reopening US Airspace
Linda Wertheimer talks with NPR's Mary Ann Akers about the early steps to reopen the nation's airspace. New security precautions are being taken at airports across the nation. The first people back in the air will be those who were stranded yesterday. It will take days for air travel to return to normal schedules.
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Finding Family
Host Robert Siegel reports on the center set up in New York where people can try to get information about family members who may have been inside the World Trade Center.
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NYC Update
NPR's Eric Westervelt has the latest from New York City, where emergency crews are trying to sift through the wreckage.
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Pentagon Update
NPR's Steve Inskeep reports from outside the Pentagon on the continuing fire and rescue operations. There was lots of smoke pouring from the building through the morning. Officials gave some thought to evacuating the rest of the Pentagon, but haven't done so yet.
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Act of War
Robert Siegel talks with Secretary of State Colin Powell, who describes the attacks as "acts of war," and says the United States must respond with that in mind.
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Investigation
NPR's Mike Shuster reports on the initial findings of investigations into the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.
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Morning Edition
Recovery Efforts
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR’s Jim Zarroli about the recovery efforts taking place at the World Trade Center.
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New York Awakes
Host Bob Edward talks NPR’s Jacki Lyden about the mood in New York as people wake to confront the aftermath from Tuesday's attacks.
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Dead and Injured
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Rick Karr about the uncertain number of deaths and injuries from Tuesday's catastrophes. At the Pentagon, firefighters say the death count could be anywhere from 100 to 800. In New York, fatalities could reach into the thousands.
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Pentagon
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's John McChesney about the hijacked airplane that crashed into the Pentagon.
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New York
Host Bob Edwards talks with Amy Eddings of member station WNYC about the impact of the terrorist attacks on New York City.
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America Waking
NPR's Martin Kaste describes the events of the last 24 hours. Four passenger planes were hijacked -- two hit the World Trade Center in New York, one crashed into the Pentagon, and one ran into the ground in a rural part of Pennsylvania.
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America is Changed
Host Alex Chadwick thinks about how America will come to terms with the worst terrorist attack in its history.
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Resilient New Yorkers
Host Alex Chadwick talks with commentator John Ridley about the resilience of New Yorkers in the face of tragedy.
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Victims, Families and Bystanders
Hear the voices of some of the victims, bystanders and families affected by the terrorist attack.
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National Security
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Tom Gjelten about the implication of the attack for U.S. national security.
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Airport Security
NPR's Emily Harris reports on the state of airport security in America. Many are questioning the effectiveness of security at U.S. airports following Tuesday's hijacking of four planes.
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Bin Laden
One of the men most suspected of orchestrating the terrorist attack is Osama Bin Laden, who has been accused of committing some of the world's worst terrorist acts. In recent years, he has been hiding in Afghanistan under the protection of the ruling Islamic fundamentalist group, the Taliban. NPR's Michael Sullivan reports on the millionaire Saudi exile.
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Reactions in the Arab World
NPR's Kate Seelye reports on the reaction of Arab countries to the terrorist attack. Though some Arab governments denounced the attacks, some Palestinians were seen dancing in the street and handing out candy to children after the collapse of the World Trade Center.
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The Human Toll
NPR's Rick Karr reports on the deaths and injuries from Tuesday's catastrophe. At the Pentagon, firefighters say the death count could be anywhere from 100 to 800. In New York, estimates are in the thousands.
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Summary of Events
NPR's Jackie Lyden summarizes the events of the last 24 hours. She recaps what we know about Tuesday's assault, how the country has responded, and what we can expect to happen next.
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Markets and the Economy
NPR's Jack Speer reports on the effect that Tuesday's terrorist attack could have on the economy.
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New York Report
Host Bob Edwards talks with Richard Haake of member station WNYC about the events that took place Tuesday in New York.
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Reaction in the US
NPR's John Burnett reports on the nation's reaction to Tuesday's terrorist attacks.
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The World Reacts
NPR's Julie McCarthy reports on the global response generated by the terrorist assault. While governments have been unanimous in their support for the United States, some civilians are saying that this country is seeing a backlash from its recent international policy decisions.
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Crash in Pennsylvania
NPR's John Ydstie reports on the crash of a hijacked United Airlines jetliner in rural Pennsylvania on Tuesday. The plane, which was originally bound for San Francisco, ran aground approximately 80 miles outside of Pittsburgh.
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At the Pentagon
Host Bob Edwards talks with NPR's Jon Hamilton about the collision of a hijacked American Airlines flight into the Pentagon Tuesday. The crash demolished one side of the building.
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Situation in New York City
NPR's Melissa Block reports on the terrorist attack that took place in New York City.
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Terrorist Attacks on New York, Pentagon
NPR's Martin Kaste describes the events of the last 24 hours, in which four passenger planes were hijacked. Two destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, one collided with the Pentagon, and one crashed into the ground in a rural part of Pennsylvania.
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