1. All Russian television stations canceled normal programming throughout the day to show news, memorials with classical music, or silence. 2. All Russian television stations canceled programming to show footage of the attacks. 3. All entertainment programming was canceled. 4. Half a dozen police and news helicopters circled overhead during the chase and standoff in a parking lot, and television stations canceled regular programming to broadcast live updates. 5. In Dagestan, flags flew at half-staff Friday and all entertainment programming was canceled. 6. Radio stations canceled normal programming in favor of spiritual and inspirational music. 7. Television canceled regular programming to observe a national day of mourning. 8. All six Russian TV channels cancelled normal programming. |