he year 2001 was cut in two by Sept. 11. The attack by terrorists turned three jetliners into flying bombs and crashed them into the Pentagon and the two towers of the World Trade Center. The attack brought down both towers and killed almost 3,000 people. It launched a worldwide effort to halt terrorism -- an effort that centers on bringing to justice Osama bin Laden and his supporters.
TIMELINE 2001
News events of the past year.


TIMELINE 2002
Preview of events scheduled.


U.S. AFTER SEPT. 11
How the nation reacted.


OBITUARIES
People in the public eye who passed away.


2001 NEWS QUIZ
How Much Do You Recall?


PHOTO ESSAYS
• National
• International
• Sports
• Business
• Entertainment
• Attack On U.S.
• War On Taliban

CBS NEWS COVERAGE
Read stories that recap the year.


2000 YEAR IN REVIEW
2002 YEAR IN REVIEW