STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Even as a federal judge refused yesterday to cap liability claims in the 2003 Staten Island Ferry crash, a Graniteville man who was hurt in the horrific accident settled his personal-injury claim with the city for $1 million.

The Newcastle United midfielder Emre was yesterday facing a second investigation into claims of racism made against him. The Football Association is to look into claims that the 26-year-old Turkey international abused the Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf during his side’s 2-1 Premiership defeat at St James’ Park on 15 October.

Newcastle midfielder Emre was today facing a second investigation into claims of racism made against him.