Cosby victim asks only for ‘justice’ at sentencing hearing
The woman whose complaint led to Bill Cosby’s conviction for sexual assault called for justice in brief testimony on the first day of the comedian’s two-day sentencing hearing on Monday, where prosecutors asked for a sentence of up to 10 years in priso…
New GM-built ‘Beast’ presidential limo makes Trump debut
The latest version of the heavily armored U.S. presidential limousine known as “The Beast” is making its debut in New York City this week.
Florida Democratic congressional candidate dies at 54
A Florida Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives in a heavily Republican district has died a little more than six weeks before the November elections, the state’s Democratic Party said on Monday.
Avvo settles New York probe, to reform lawyer ratings
New York’s attorney general on Monday said U.S. lawyer review website Avvo had agreed to reform its rating system and improve disclosures after a probe revealed shortcomings in how it presented information to consumers seeking to hire lawyers.
Hurricane Florence insured losses to range from $2.8 billion to $5 billion: RMS
Insured losses from Hurricane Florence, which slammed into North Carolina this month, will range from $2.8 billion to $5 billion, said RMS, a risk modeling and analytics firm on Monday.
Trump court nominee says he won’t be ‘intimidated’ into withdrawing
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh said on Monday he would not step aside after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct decades ago, with President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans showing no signs of relenting in their push for his …
Senate Republican leader McConnell: Democrats ‘trying to destroy’ Kavanaugh
U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday Democrats were “trying to destroy” Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s personal and professional life with “unsubstantiated” sexual assault allegations.
Dallas police dismiss officer who fatally shot man in his home
The Dallas Police Department on Monday fired a police officer who is facing a manslaughter charge after fatally shooting a man in his apartment that the officer said she mistook for her own home.
South Carolinians brace for post-Florence flooding
Thousands of people in and around the city of Georgetown, South Carolina, were bracing on Monday for severe flooding from two rain-gorged rivers as a result of the long-departed Hurricane Florence, and officials were urging residents to evacuate.
Kavanaugh tells senators he will not withdraw nomination
President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, Brett Kavanaugh, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday he will not withdraw his nominations because of “false and uncorroborated” sexual misconduct allegations against him.
