Columnists

Enron workers left bitter and bewildered

By Pam Easton, The Associated Press
Friday November 30, 2001
HOUSTON — Sitting at his desk at Enron Corp.’s 50-story world headquarters, Nathan Will knows his days are numbered, but he isn’t worried about losing his job. He is worried about finding another. -more-

Terrorism threat renews debate over FBI investigations

By Don Thompson, The Associated Press
Friday November 30, 2001
SACRAMENTO — For years, FBI agents probing possible terrorist activity have worked under restrictions meant to protect the free-expression rights of political and religious groups that might come under investigation. -more-

NASA calls off shuttle launch

By Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press
Friday November 30, 2001
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA called off Thursday’s launch of space shuttle Endeavour to the international space station because of danger from a Russian supply ship hanging from the orbiting outpost. -more-

Behind shiny facade, North Carolina boom town feels the recession pinch

By Allen G. Breed, The Associated Press
Friday November 30, 2001
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — The Babymoon Cafe has witnessed an unhappy miracle of sorts: The recession has turned wine into water. -more-

Toy industry grapples with shortages this holdiay year

By Anne D’Innocenzio, The Associated Press
Friday November 30, 2001
NEW YORK — The holiday shopping rush has just begun and there is already a shortage of hot toys, particularly those inspired by “Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone.” -more-