NY lawyer: Wealthy fundraiser for top Democrats made legal political contributionsNEW YORK — The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats said Wednesday that his client’s political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. NY town eyes ‘criminal’ action over Libyan tent; Trump group says Gadhafi won’t go thereWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A suburban New York town is threatening criminal action if work continues at Donald Trump’s estate, where the Libyan government pitched a tent that could be used by Moammar Gadhafi, the town’s attorney said Wednesday. Court papers suggest missteps by NYPD in terror investigation, citing imam’s tip to suspectNEW YORK — Police acting without the FBI’s knowledge might have inadvertently helped blow the surveillance of a terrorism suspect and compromised a bomb plot investigation at a sensitive stage by questioning an imam about him, a criminal complaint suggests. Court papers alleging betrayal by police source raise question of missteps in NY terror probeNEW YORK — If Najibullah Zazi had any doubts he was a prime suspect in a terror investigation, authorities say, they were quickly erased by a local imam. AP Source: Libyans pitch entertainment tent in suburban New York, apparently on Trump’s estateWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Libyan government has pitched a tent in suburban New York that leader Moammar Gadhafi may use for entertaining, according to a State Department official. Stadiums and hotels put on alert as government looks for more suspects in possible bomb plotNEW YORK — The government expanded a terrorism warning from transit systems to U.S. stadiums, hotels and entertainment complexes as investigators searched for more suspects Tuesday in a possible al-Qaida plot to set off hydrogen-peroxide bombs hidden in backpacks. Defiant New York governor shoots back at Democrats seeking him to drop from ‘10 raceALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. David Paterson of New York is refusing to bend under pressure from top Democrats to get out of the 2010 race for governor to make way for state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. NYC transit agency boosts security after terrorism warning; police on higher alertNEW YORK — New York City’s transit agency says it has increased police presence at “key locations” in light of a continuing terrorism probe. Stadiums, hotels, mass transit urged to be on guard as terror probe suspect appears in courtWASHINGTON — Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins to police around the nation about terrorists’ desire to attack stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels — the latest in a flurry of such internal warnings as investigators chase a possible bomb plot in Denver and New York. Gov’t urges mass transit to be on guard as suspect in terror probe appears in Denver courtDENVER — An airport shuttle driver under arrest in Colorado may have been planning with others to detonate backpack bombs on New York City trains in a terrorism plot similar to past attacks on London’s and Madrid’s mass-transit systems, officials said. NY Gov. Paterson, low in polls, keeps silent after Obama gives him lukewarm introductionTROY, N.Y. — Former President Bill Clinton weighed in Tuesday on the waning political fortune of New York Gov. David Paterson, saying he is “not in good shape now” politically. Gov’t urges mass transit to be on guard as suspect in terror probe appears in court in DenverDENVER — An airport shuttle driver under arrest in Colorado may have been planning with others to detonate backpack bombs on New York City trains in a terrorism plot similar to past attacks on London’s and Madrid’s mass-transit systems, officials said. NY indictment accuses high-profile Democratic fundraiser of $292 Ponzi schemeNEW YORK — Federal prosecutors have charged a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats in an alleged $292 million Ponzi scheme that spanned more than a decade, saying he used some of the proceeds to support election campaigns. Fake NY Post draws attention to global warming 1 day before UN summitNEW YORK — A day before a U.N. summit on climate change, an activist prankster group distributed copies of a fake newspaper mimicking the New York Post to draw attention to global warming. Colo. alleged terror plotter appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Timeline of events in NYC terror probeDENVER — A timeline leading to the arrests of Najibullah Zazi, his father and an associate in a terror investigation, according to arrest warrant affidavits prepared by FBI special agents, public statements and public records: Terror suspect’s arrest in Denver sparks federal warnings on danger of mass transit attacksDENVER — Counterterrorism officials are warning mass transit systems around the nation to step up patrols because of fears an Afghanistan-born immigrant under arrest in Colorado may have been plotting with others to detonate backpack bombs aboard New York City trains. Colo. terror plot appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Federal appeals court revives lawsuit seeking judicial oversight over pollution issuesNEW YORK — An appeals court has restored a lawsuit brought by eight states that want to hold power companies responsible for some of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions. Colo. terror plot suspect appears in court as government steps up watch for transit attacksDENVER — A judge ordered an Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer to be held pending a detention hearing Thursday, as the government warned law enforcement around the nation Monday about the danger of an attack on mass transit. NYC imam ordered held without bail on charge of lying to US terrorism investigatorsNEW YORK — A New York City imam accused of lying to officials investigating a terrorism plot has been ordered held without bail. Foliage from the water: Top viewing spots for boatersCHICAGO — If you enjoy fall foliage, consider doing some of your leaf-peeping from the water. Feds: 2 men charged in New York with $80 million ATM Ponzi schemeNEW YORK — Two men are charged in New York with an $80 million Ponzi scheme involving an automated teller machine business, federal authorities said Monday. AP Interview: UN climate chief says China poised to take leadUNITED NATIONS — As the United States lags on climate legislation, China is poised to join the European Union in claiming “front-runner” status among nations battling climate change, the U.N. climate chief said Monday. Housekeeping manager at luxury NYC hotel is charged in woman’s strangulation death
Colo. terror plot suspect, 2 others, due in federal court on charges of lying to authoritiesDENVER — An Afghanistan-born Colorado man who allegedly received al-Qaida training and had bomb-making instructions on his computer faced a court appearance Monday as the government warned law enforcement around the nation about the danger of an attack on mass transit. Blair touts 10 million jobs, benefits of long-term investment in grappling with climate changeUNITED NATIONS — Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair says he hopes to break the “deadlock” in global climate talks with evidence that 10 million jobs could be created by 2020, if developing nations agree to big cuts in greenhouse gases. Housekeeping manager at luxury hotel near Central Park arrested in tenant’s deathNEW YORK — A housekeeping manager at a luxury hotel next to Central Park has been arrested in the death of a woman who was found in a room strangled with a knife sticking from her neck, police said on Sunday. FBI: Notes on bomb-making in handwriting of airport shuttle driver arrested in terror plotDENVER — 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. Analysis: NYC mayor seeks support from big names who don’t matter and tiny groups no one knowsNEW YORK — Billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg is likely to set another spending record in this year’s mayoral race, but he appears to be aiming for a more obscure honor as well — the candidate with the most peculiar endorsements. |
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