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Obama considers moving terror trial out of Manhattan

Officials say the Obama administration is considering moving the trial of the accused 9/11 mastermind out of lower Manhattan.

 

Obama, Holder defend plan to try 9/11 defendants

Obama, Holder defend plan to try 9/11 defendants

The Obama administration on Wednesday defended plans to try the self-professed mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks in criminal courts despite harsh criticism from Republicans who say the trials are too risky.

 

Illinois prison could host military trials of detainees

Thomson Correctional Center is a top option to house Guantanamo transfers. The Obama administration says the Defense Department could hold proceedings against terrorism suspects at the rural site.

 

Report: U.S. weighs guilty pleas in some 9/11 cases

A plan under consideration by the Obama administration would permit Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, detainees facing the death penalty ...

 

Air Force One photo op startles New Yorkers

An authorized photo opportunity involving U.S. President Barack Obama's backup plane flying over the Statue of Liberty created a stir lower Manhattan on Monday, evoking memories of the September 11 attacks.

 

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