The sources said an informant in Iraq who provided the tip had told investigators about a terrorist plot involving New York's subway system. That informant admitted he gave false information, the sources said.

And now we can look forward to this being touted as a success of the anti-terror measures.

"I have a list of 13 terror attacks that have been prevented by..."

CNN.com - Sources:�Tip on N.Y. subway�threat a hoax - Oct 11, 2005