Government buildings in Washington, including the Capitol and the White House, are evacuated with officials citing a credible threat of a terrorist attack. The Federal Aviation Administration shuts down all aircraft takeoffs nationwide. Shortly after 10 a.m. Eastern, one World Trade Center tower in New York collapses, about an hour after being hit by plane. American Airlines says one of the planes that crashed into the Trade Center was American Airlines Flight 11, hijacked after takeoff from Boston en route to Los Angeles. Federal protective services later denies car bomb attack occurred.
Financial markets suspend trading in the wake of the attacks.
Authorities across the country go on alert, tightening security at strategic facilities and evacuating high-profile buildings. U.S. monuments and museums in Washington D.C. are closed. Securities and Exchange Commission says all financial markets are closed for the day. E-mail Webmaster or Dr. Chapin Copyright 2001 PSU Beaver. All rights reserved.