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Guantánamo plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters are weighed by federal appeals court

In a move that could help bring an end to the September 11th terrorism case, which has dragged on for more than two decades without going to trial, a federal appeals court may issue a ruling today on whether alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his co-defendants can plead guilty at a U.S. military court in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. More.

Guantanamo’s prisoners have reached a pivotal moment. So has the 9/11 case. Here’s what to know

After 23 years, the fate of the last remaining Guantanamo detainees swept up worldwide after al-Qaida’s shattering Sept. 11, 2001, attacks is reaching a pivotal moment this month. More.

Biden administration tries to block plea deal for 9/11 ‘architect’

The Biden administration is making a last-minute attempt to block a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed that would spare him the death penalty for allegedly masterminding the 9/11 attacks. More.

Pentagon files emergency appeal in last-ditch effort to halt 9/11 plea deals

The Pentagon filed an emergency request with a federal appeals court Tuesday in an effort to halt three accused 9/11 terrorists from entering into plea agreements the Biden administration handed them last year. More.

Families outraged after judge upholds plea deals for accused 9/11 plotters

President of 9/11 Justice Brett Eagleson joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss a military court upholding plea deals given to three men accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks. More.

Sons who followed in footsteps of firefighter fathers killed on 9/11 are set for FDNY lieutenant promotions

Two sons of firefighters killed on 9/11 are being promoted to FDNY lieutenant this week. On Tuesday James Dowdell will attain the same rank as his father, Lt. Kevin Dowdell, who was a 21-year department veteran when he was murdered by terrorists who flew two commercial jets into the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. More.

San Francisco Police Department Disaster Preparedness

Planning is your best protection in any emergency. From earthquakes, power outages and fires to severe storms and tsunamis, San Francisco is vulnerable to a variety of hazards. More.

Learn skills to help your community respond after a disaster

Take emergency preparedness classes with fellow Berkeleyans to learn practical skills you can put into action during and after disasters. More.