A risky setting for NYC trial of 9/11 suspects
WASHINGTON - In a move both politically and legally risky, the Obama administration plans to put on trial the professed mastermind of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and four alleged accomplices in a lower Manhattan courthouse.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:Sept 11 Terror Attack Source:(AP)
2009-11-14
Yankees revel in victory, tough decisions ahead
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees christened the new $1.5 billion Yankee Stadium the same way they opened "The House That Ruth Built" 86 years ago -- with a World Series title, the 27th for Major League Baseball's storied franchise.
Nations:U.S. People:Mariano Rivera Alex Rodriguez Andy Pettitte Johnny Damon Mark Teixeira Babe Ruth
2009-11-05
More targets, cooperators in Galleon insider case
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investigators expect more people to be charged in the Galleon hedge fund insider trading case, and they said they have cooperating witnesses to strengthen their case against the fund's billionaire founder, Raj Rajaratnam.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Galleon Insider Trading Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-04
Ship forged with 9/11 steel sails into New York
NEW YORK (AFP) - The USS New York, a naval vessel whose bow was forged in part with steel from the World Trade Center towers destroyed on 9/11, sailed for the first time Monday into the city's harbor.
Nations:U.S. Afghanistan People:Michael Bloomberg Activities:Sept 11 Terror Attack Source:(AFP)
2009-11-02
Madoff right-hand man DiPascali stays in jail
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Epic fraudster Bernard Madoff's longtime deputy Frank DiPascali must stay in jail at least until more is disclosed about his cooperation in the government's investigation of Wall Street's biggest investment fraud, a U.S. judge said on Wednesday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Madoff Fraud Case Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
Madoff associate had heart attack, drowned in pool
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A man accused of making more than $7 billion off the investment schemes of jailed financial manager Bernard Madoff drowned after having a heart attack, authorities said Monday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Madoff Fraud Case Source:(AP)
2009-10-26
Billionaire among 6 nabbed in inside trading case
NEW YORK - One of America's wealthiest men was among six hedge fund managers and corporate executives arrested Friday in a hedge fund insider trading case that prosecutors say generated more than $25 million in illegal profits and should be a wake-up call for Wall Street.
Nations:U.S. India Switzerland Activities:2009 Galleon Insider Trading Source:(AP)
2009-10-16
U.S. charges billionaire Rajaratnam with record insider trading
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam and five executives from some of the most prestigious U.S. companies were charged on Friday with the largest hedge fund insider-trading scheme ever.
Nations:Sri Lanka U.S. Activities:2009 Galleon Insider Trading Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-16
Attorney: No evidence of bomb-making by suspect
DENVER - Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man's attorney said.
Nations:U.S. Pakistan People:Barack Obama Activities:U.S. War on Terror Source:(AP)
2009-09-26
Prosecutor: Terror plot focus was 9/11 anniversary
DENVER - Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man's attorney said.
Nations:Pakistan U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:U.S. War on Terror Source:(AP)
2009-09-26
FBI: Notes on bomb-making in Zazi's handwriting
DENVER - Investigators said they found notes describing how to make bombs in the handwriting of an airport shuttle driver arrested as part of a terrorism investigation, and they also discovered his fingerprints on materials -- batteries and a scale -- that could be used to make explosives.
Nations:Pakistan U.S. Afghanistan Activities:U.S. War on Terror Source:(AP)
2009-09-20
Judge rejects SEC-BofA deal; Cuomo preps charges
NEW YORK - A federal judge on Monday rejected a $33 million settlement between the Securities and Exchange Commission and Bank of America Corp., saying the SEC's accusations of inadequate disclosure by the bank over bonuses paid at Merrill Lynch must now go to trial.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Merrill Lynch Sales Source:(AP)
2009-09-14
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