January 09, 2004

Terror Alert Level Lowered to Yellow

The Bush administration lowered the national terror alert level Friday as Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge said that an urgent threat had passed.

"I know we are all thankful that nothing happened," said Ridge, announcing the lowering of the threat level at a news conference. However, airports and airlines will keep their high alert status, said a government official speaking on condition of anonymity.

Yes, we are thankful, Sec. Ridge!
(Sorry air travellers. Looks like you'll have to grin and bear it a bit longer.)