Mar 11th, 2010 · The city has agreed to settle more than 10,000 lawsuits filed by rescue and response workers who say they became sick due to dust and debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers. The money would come from a $1 billion FEMA grant. The deal must be approved by a judge and the workers themselves.
Feb 23rd, 2010 · A former Denver-area man has pleaded guilty in a major terrorism case. Najibullah Zazi is accused of training with al-Qaida and plotting to bomb transportation targets in New York. He faces life in prison without parole.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · Najibullah Zazi, the airport shuttle driver at the center of an investigation into a suspected plot to bomb transportation targets in New York City, is expected to plead guilty to terrorism charges Monday afternoon, NPR has learned.
Feb 18th, 2010 · Bernard Kerik, who was hailed as a hero alongside former Mayor Rudy Giuliani after the Sept. 11 terror attacks and nearly became chief of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, was sentenced Thursday for eight felonies.
Feb 11th, 2010 · Bill Clinton in "good spirits" following stent procedure at NYC hospital.
Feb 11th, 2010 · Former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in New York City, ABC News is reporting. NPR is working on confirming this information and expanding it. We'll add more as soon as we know it.
Feb 9th, 2010 · When it comes to Prokofiev's music, pianist and Yale University professor Boris Berman is the go-to guy. Along with faculty and student musicians, Berman will present newly discovered pieces by the Soviet composer at New York's Zankel Hall on Tuesday night.
Jan 30th, 2010 · The Obama administration appears to be backing off its controversial plan to try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, in downtown Manhattan. But there's no indication yet as to where the trial of Mohammed and four alleged co-conspirators will go now. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR White House Correspondent Scott Horsley.