Harvey Weinstein due in court on new indictment
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is expected to appear in a Manhattan courtroom on Monday morning to face a new indictment in connection with his upcoming criminal trial.
China says U.S. can do more to reduce fentanyl demand
The U.S. government can do more to reduce demand for fentanyl and should stop shifting the blame onto others, China said on Monday, in another riposte to Trump administration criticism that China is not helping resolve the drug problem.
U.S. abortion rights groups fight new Missouri law in court
Opponents of a new law in Missouri restricting most abortions after eight weeks of pregnancy will ask a federal judge on Monday to stop the law from taking effect this week.
Storm Dorian forecast to be near hurricane strength by Tuesday: NHC
Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to strengthen and could be near hurricane strength by Tuesday over the eastern Caribbean Sea, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday.
NHC sees 80% chance of cyclone off North Carolina
A low pressure area located about 280 miles (451 km) south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina has an 80% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone over the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Monday.
Ex-Arizona lawman seeks to reclaim mantle as ‘America’s toughest sheriff’
Joe Arpaio, the former Arizona sheriff who built a national reputation as a staunch foe of illegal immigration, announced on Sunday – the anniversary of his pardon by President Donald Trump – that he will see re-election to his old job next year.
Retired baseball star David Ortiz hires private investigators after shooting: media
Retired Boston Red Sox baseball player David Ortiz has hired a private detective agency to find out why someone shot him in the back as he sat in a bar in his native Dominican Republic in June, the Boston Globe reported late Sunday.
Four Florida nursing home workers face charges in post-hurricane deaths
Police in Florida have issued arrest warrants for four nursing home workers accused of criminal conduct in the death of a dozen elderly patients exposed to sweltering heat with little or no air-conditioning after Hurricane Irma struck in 2017, defense …
Man wanted for killing parents in Minnesota arrested in Mexico
A man wanted on charges of killing his mother and father, a retired NFL player, in Minnesota was arrested in Mexico’s beach resort city of Cancun and handed over to the FBI, Mexican officials said on Sunday.
Joe Biden touts electability amid verbal stumbles in important New Hampshire
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden came to New Hampshire this weekend drawing contrasts to his rivals and touting himself as the candidate best positioned to beat President Donald Trump in November 2020.
