- EVACUATIONS AND CLOSURES AND CANCELLATIONS -

• U.S. Postal Ground service expanded to assure normal delivery

• Classes at NYU Cancelled

• Some streets around the White House remain closed. White House is on "high alert".

• US Embassies evacuated and guarded around the world.

• International government buildings stepping up security around the world.

• Israel evacuated all missions and sending aid to the U.S

• Sears Tower in Chicago, Seattle Space Needle, other high profile buildings shut down.

• Kennedy Space Center has been closed.

• NYSE & NASDAQ shut down. Trading halted. Will open Monday, at the latest.

• EU and OTAN buidings in Belgium are open but only necessary personnel are being allowed in.

• In New York, the Empire State building and Penn Station were evacuated late Wednesday night but the all clear was given about 20 minutes later at both locations.

• San Diego Zoo, in California, has been evacuated and shut down, due to terrorist threats.

• Lafayette square in DC being evacuated - no additional info at this time.

• American Express Building in NYC has been evacuated, as has One Liberty Plaza.

• Major League Baseball canceled all games for a second day Wednesday. The National Football League said it would decide Thursday whether to go ahead with games scheduled for Sunday. The PGA Tour canceled two events Wednesday.