9/11 Remembered

9/11 Remembered

Judge Rejects 4 Sept. 11 Settlements As Excessive

Source: CBS

Lawyers for the families of four 9/11 victims are urging a judge to reconsider his decision to reject $28.5 million in settlements that he now says are excessive compared with those other survivors received. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein had approved four settlements ranging from $5.5 million to $8 million weeks ago, but reversed himself July 24, saying the amounts were "disproportionately large" and that they "embarrass and prejudice" those who settled earlier. He referred to the four victims as "modest wage earners at the Pentagon."

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CBS 2's Planes, Trains & Automobiles Guide

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CBS 2's Planes, Trains & Automobiles Guide

Oliver Stone's film "World Trade Center" debuted Wednesday, August 9. Stick with CBS 2 and wcbstv.com for your coverage of a movie that has generated both support and criticism for its timing and tragedy. More



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'World Trade Center': The Reality

Sept. 11, 2001 changed New York City and the world forever. WCBSTV.com brings you images that have made indelible impressions in the nation's conscience.

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'World Trade Center': The Movie

Nicolas Cage and Michael Pena play Port Authority Police Officers John McLoughlin and William Jimeno in the Oliver Stone film 'World Trade Center.'

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Voices Of 9/11: Emergency Calls

In 2006, New York City released recordings of emergency phone calls placed on 9/11, some from inside the World Trade Center. Here is an archive.

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