U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday he would leave shortly on a trip to the Middle East as the U.S. continues military and diplomatic moves to build support for a strike at those it holds responsible for the September 11 attacks.

U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said Tuesday he would leave shortly on a trip to the Middle East as the U.S. continues military and diplomatic moves to build support for a strike at those it holds responsible for the September 11 attacks.

Osama bin Laden may be public Enemy No. 1 in America's war on terrorism, but his is far from a one-man operation. Like any savvy CEO, the wealthy Saudi knows how to delegate. So while he concentrates on the big picture, he leaves the nagging details of his holy war to a capable group of top lieutenants

Osama bin Laden may be public Enemy No. 1 in America's war on terrorism, but his is far from a one-man operation...

... In retrospect, the millennium marked a moment in time, but it was the events of the 11th of September that marked a turning point in history, where we confront the dangers of the future and assess the choices facing humankind.

BLAIR: Thank you to you and to all the cabinet indeed, being such a support and strength of this time.

Military sources said Israeli soldiers killed two Palestinian gunmen at the entrance of a house and they are searching for a third gunman. An Israeli boy and girl were killed when the Palestinian gunmen opened fire, the army said. Their ages were not immediately released.

Palestinian gunmen opened fire around 7:30 p.m. from a house in the settlement, the army said.

Harris, a Republican from Sarasota, is vying for the southwest Florida seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Miller, a Republican retiring after serving five terms. SARASOTA, Florida (Reuters) - Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris, a central figure in the ballot recount battle during the 2000 presidential election, said Tuesday she is running for Congress.

Harris, a Republican from Sarasota, is vying for the southwest Florida seat held by U.S. Rep. Dan Miller, a Republican retiring after serving five terms.