Weinstein defense grills actress Annabella Sciorra about alleged rape
Actress Annabella Sciorra testified on Thursday that Harvey Weinstein pinned her hands behind her head and violently raped her more than 25 years ago, becoming the first accuser to take the stand against the former Hollywood producer in his sexual assa…
Trump administration scales back U.S. water protections
The Trump administration finalized a rule on Thursday to pare back the types of waterways protected from pollution under federal law, easing burdens on industries like agriculture and mining but angering environmental groups.
U.S. insurer Travelers sets aside ‘modest’ funds for child sex-abuse claims
Travelers Companies Inc has set aside a “modest” amount of additional money to cover its possible exposure to child sex-abuse claims, the insurer’s finance chief, Daniel Frey, told analysts during an earnings call on Thursday.
Pope names Latino to replace conservative as Philadelphia archbishop
Nelson Perez, the Roman Catholic bishop of Cleveland and a critic of U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, was named by Pope Francis to lead the Philadelphia archdiocese after the retirement of a leading church conservative.
Actress Sciorra on alleged Weinstein rape: ‘I couldn’t fight anymore’
Actress Annabella Sciorra testified that Harvey Weinstein pinned her hands behind her head and violently raped her more than 25 years ago in her apartment as prosecutors began making their sexual assault case against the former Hollywood producer.
Trump administration rolls out new rule to limit ‘birth tourism’
President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a new rule on Thursday that aims to limit “birth tourism” by women who enter the United States on tourist visas with the intention of obtaining citizenship for their babies born on American soil.
Trump administration steps up scrutiny of pregnant visa applicants
President Donald Trump’s administration rolled out a new rule on Thursday that aims to limit “birth tourism” by women who enter the United States on tourist visas with the intention of obtaining citizenship for their babies born on American soil.
Phoenix delays airport ride-hailing fee hike as Arizona court weighs in
The U.S. city of Phoenix will delay a planned fee hike for pickup and dropoff ride-hailing services at its Sky Harbor International Airport over which Uber Technologies Inc had threatened to leave, saying it would await a court decision.
Actress Annabella Sciorra takes the stand in Weinstein rape trial
Actress Annabella Sciorra took the stand in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape trial on Thursday as prosecutors try to prove that the former Hollywood producer was a serial predator who sexually assaulted young women.
Timeline: The Harvey Weinstein story: From studio to courtroom in 40 years
Here is a timeline recounting the highs and lows over 40 years in the life of Harvey Weinstein. Once one of Hollywood’s most powerful executives, Weinstein is now on trial for rape in a Manhattan courtroom.
