Cosby’s lawyers, psychologist spar in court over ‘predator’ label
Bill Cosby’s lawyers and a state-appointed psychologist argued in court on Monday over whether the disgraced comedian should be deemed a “sexually violent predator” under Pennsylvania law as a two-day sentencing hearing began for Cosby’s sexual assault…
Dallas police fire officer who fatally shot man in his apartment
The Dallas Police Department on Monday fired a police officer who is facing a manslaughter charge after fatally shooting a man in his apartment and claiming she mistook it for her own.
Trump defends court nominee as Republican press for confirmation
President Donald Trump on Monday defended Brett Kavanaugh, his U.S. Supreme Court nominee, after a second woman accused the judge of sexual misconduct decades ago, while Republicans showed no sign of relenting in their push for his Senate confirmation….
Special Report: Juul copycats flood e-cig market, despite FDA rule
The sleek Juul electronic cigarettes have become a phenomenon at U.S. high schools, vexing educators and drawing regulatory scrutiny over their sweet flavors and high nicotine content.
Cosby sentencing begins, capping fall from ‘America’s Dad’ to convicted felon
Bill Cosby’s downfall from “America’s Dad” to convicted felon reached its final chapter in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Monday, as a judge began deciding whether to sentence the 81-year-old comedian to prison for sexual assault.
Trump defends court nominee: ‘I am with him all the way’
President Donald Trump on Monday defended his U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after a second woman came forward with an allegation of sexual misconduct against the judge that has further complicated his confirmation prospects in the Senate.
Special Report: High-nicotine e-cigarettes flood market despite FDA rule
The sleek Juul electronic cigarettes have become a phenomenon at U.S. high schools, vexing educators and drawing regulatory scrutiny over their sweet flavors and high nicotine content.
Cosby sentencing caps fall from ‘America’s Dad’ to convicted felon
Bill Cosby’s downfall from “America’s Dad” to convicted felon will reach its final chapter in a Pennsylvania courtroom on Monday, when a judge will begin deciding whether to sentence the 81-year-old comedian to prison for sexual assault.
Thousands urged to flee ahead of post-Florence flooding in South Carolina
As many as 8,000 people in and around the city of Georgetown, South Carolina, have been urged to evacuate ahead severe flooding expected this week from two rain-gorged rivers in what may be the final destructive chapter of Hurricane Florence.
The night a Chinese billionaire was accused of rape in Minnesota
With the Chinese billionaire Richard Liu at her Minneapolis area apartment, a 21-year-old University of Minnesota student sent a WeChat message to a friend in the middle of the night. She wrote that Liu had forced her to have sex with him.




