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4 agents die in raid on cult; Standoff continues near Waco

Howell's revelation: Wounded sect leader, in rambling interview, says that he is Christ

Law officers close in on cult; Four more children released-- Leader's relatives plead for surrender

Experts say raid doomed from start; Firepower, element of surprise seen as lacking

Law officers close in on cult Divided Davidian: Kin call Koresh loving; others say he's a bully

Outgunned agents never had chance, experts say; Some see low-key approach as preferable

Cult's arsenal may be limited only by bankroll; `If you've got the money, you can get the guns,' expert says

Cult veers from mainstream in leader's claim of divinity

Broadcast of statement keeps media focus on KRLD-AM; TV stations differ on handling of Koresh talk simulcast

Negotiations with cult drag on; Released youngsters comforted

Negotiations with cult drag on: 14 may be dead in compound; Group's leader fails to give up as promised

Theologians doubt Koresh's address won many converts

Drama takes unusual twists: Sect's ex-leader denounces Koresh; movie agent pitches deal

Agency in charge is unclear; FBI, Treasury each has claim

Congressman says he forwarded letters about sect to FBI

Koresh's injury hard to assess; Doctor says sect leader in danger of infection

FBI: Cult leader said God told him to wait; U.S. agents seem ready for long wait

Agency says sect was tipped off; ATF defends actions in raid, confirms reports of telephone call defends

Agents say `positive' ties forged; But FBI doesn't hint standoff is almost over

FBI says its probe of sect inconclusive; Lawmakers' allegations spurred inquiry

U.S. agent in charge is veteran investigator

Defense lawyers discuss motives of 2 who surrendered: One woman had mission, the other wanted to keep her company, attorneys say

Koresh tells negotiators he won't kill self, denies he's Christ

Getting the word out: Koresh characterized as `street-smart' in bid for worldwide publicity on religious message

Texas may have many extremist groups, cult experts say

Groups may prosper by offering security in rapidly changing world

Agency says tips on sect point to holy war; Public likely to be `stunned' by what may be in compound, official says

No visible means: Source of money for Davidian sect remains a mystery

Cult talks stalled; Agents say Koresh won't compromise

Experts assess significance of tanks' arrival; They believe sect may have anti-tank weapons, armor-piercing bullets

Koresh trying to provoke `war,' federal officials say; Agencies think sect has light anti-tank weapons

Gun dealer, Koresh called partners; Man apparently helped Branch Davidians purchase weapons legally

McLennan joins talks with cult leader

Cryptic sign at compound asks for help; FBI negotiators unable to explain members' plea

Negotiator for sect is called devout; Officials say he's taking `more dominant role'

Agents claim control; Man arrested outside cult site

Cult displays banner seeking talks with rights group

Officials flooded with tips, insights on Koresh, his message

Journalists' panel looks at ethics of coverage

Koresh preached violence, officials, ex-follower say; Names of sect members in compound released

Woman who left sect wanted to see kids

Lawyers complain of secrecy on U.S. documents about cult

2 Branch Davidians leave compound, are detained; Action marks break in stalemate between agents, sect

Cult members refuse medical help, FBI says; Some may die from wounds without care, agent contends

Davidians in Missouri disavow Waco-area cult; Texas standoff disrupts group's pastoral life

FBI's `A-Team' plying varied skills in sect talks; But experts say obstacles numerous

Agents use light against sect as psychological maneuver; Attorney for jailed member says group's hardships growing

KEEPING WATCH: Gawkers, profit-seekers, proselytizers flock to hill near cult compound

Officials use secrecy as siege tactic

FBI officials are starting to boost pressure on cult; Negotiators refuse to discuss religion

FBI meets with cult leaders; Agents say no end to standoff seen

Inquiry of leak to cult shifts to news media; Officials believe call, meeting tipped off sect

Up to 30 in cult want to leave, FBI agent says; They seek agency's assurances

Teen-ager who left sect ordered held as material witness; Action may deter exits, lawyer says

FBI challenges Koresh to let followers leave; Leader apparently rejected release of 30 members

Bail set for sect member, but appeal delays release

2 leave sect compound; Koresh talks to agents

Koresh wants standoff resolved, FBI says

Official cautiously optimistic cult standoff will end soon

Ideas vary on cults' appeal to women; Experts agree members face pressure to forsake kin, values

Release of 7 buoys hopes for end to cult standoff

Weekend hopes for end to cult siege are dashed

Media representatives assess news coverage of standoff near Waco

Between the lines: FBI uses briefings as tactical weapon

FBI grows impatient with talks; Cult's leader called cowardly by agent

Cult arms buildup described; Affidavit explains ATF raid, officials say

ATF official defends raid planning

Defining `cult' is no easy task, experts say; Other religious groups may also share certain traits

>Agents warn of tighter security after infiltrations of cult compound

Sect member fears violent end to siege; Man, in hiding from ATF, denies cult has illegal weapons, drugs

Noted lawyer allowed into Davidians' compound for meeting; DeGuerin won't comment on 2-hour talk, calls it `a very sensitive situation'

Koresh attorney is accustomed to high-profile cases; He's known as intense, thorough

Koresh, attorney meet again; Officials hopeful impasse near end

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