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Harvey Weinstein faces criminal sexual assault charges
Harvey Weinstein now faces formal criminal charges in Los Angeles. He’s accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013. Meanwhile, his trial in New York begins today. We look at his various legal battles.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenHarvey Weinstein now faces formal criminal charges in Los Angeles. He’s accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013. Meanwhile, his trial in New York begins today. We look at his various legal battles.
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5 storiesFight against ISIS paused as US focuses on possible retaliation for Suleimani killing
Iraq voted to expel the U.S military -- in response to the U.S. assassination (in Baghdad) of Iran’s top military leader Qassim Suleimani. So if the U.S. is weakened in Iraq, what does that mean for the fight against ISIS?
Read the story9 minThe division of war powers between Congress and the president
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she wants to limit President Trump’s ability to attack Iran. She says the House will vote later this week on a resolution under the War Powers Act.
Read the story9 minWhat do Harvey Weinstein’s charges in LA mean for his trial in NY?
Harvey Weinstein now faces formal criminal charges in Los Angeles. He’s accused of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in 2013.
Read the story11 minComedian Ronny Chieng on why America needs an Asian president
Malaysian-born comedian and actor Ronny Chieng (“The Daily Show,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) is out with a new Netflix special called “Asian Comedian Destroys America!" He says he wants to show Asian perspectives with nuance, dignity, and sophistication.
Read the story12 minRemembering conceptual artist John Baldessari
John Baldessari died in his Venice home last Thursday. He was 88 -- and a major figure in conceptual art. His work has been seen in hundreds of solo exhibitions worldwide.
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