Trump must now depend on ‘Grim Reaper’ McConnell to save him in Senate trial
As President Donald Trump girds for a U.S. Senate impeachment trial, he is entrusting the future of his presidency to someone widely known as a shrewd negotiator who also plays hardball politics at a level unusual even by Washington standards. Powered by WPeMatico
White House hopeful Warren endorsed by former rival Castro
U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren received an endorsement on Monday from former rival Julian Castro, who suspended his own White House campaign last week. Powered by WPeMatico
Timeline: Key events of the rise and fall of Harvey Weinstein
Here is a timeline recounting the highs and lows over 40 years in the life of Harvey Weinstein, one of the most powerful Hollywood executives, who faces criminal sexual assault charges at a jury trial in New York state court next week.Powered by WPeMatico
In #MeToo landmark moment, Weinstein arrives at New York court for rape trial
Harvey Weinstein arrived at a Manhattan court on Monday for the start of his landmark trial on charges of rape, allegations that helped fuel the #MeToo movement and a reckoning for powerful men accused of sexual misconduct.Powered by WPeMatico
Rod Stewart, son face charges over New Year’s Eve fracas in Florida
The British rock singer Rod Stewart and his eldest son, Sean, are facing battery charges for an altercation with a hotel security guard at a New Year's Eve party in Palm Beach, Florida, local media reported.Powered by WPeMatico
Avenatti says evidence he’s cash-strapped doesn’t belong in Nike extortion trial
Michael Avenatti does not want U.S. prosecutors to present evidence at his criminal trial this month that his alleged financial straits, including an inability to pay child support, gave the celebrity lawyer a motive to extort Nike Inc. Powered by WPeMatico
Trump tells evangelical rally he will put prayer in schools
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his Democratic opponents would tear down crosses and pledged to bring prayer to public schools at a re-election rally to shore up evangelical support. Powered by WPeMatico
Four generations of UK royal family pose for photo to mark new decade
Buckingham Palace has issued a new photographic portrait of Queen Elizabeth, her son Prince Charles, her grandson Prince William and her great-grandson Prince George to mark the start of a new decade.Powered by WPeMatico
‘Leaving Neverland’ accusers can pursue lawsuits against Michael Jackson’s companies: appeals court
Two men featured in a 2019 documentary alleging sexual abuse by Michael Jackson were given the go-ahead on Friday to pursue claims against two of the late singer's companies.Powered by WPeMatico
Judges appear skeptical of Trump bid to block testimony sought by House
U.S. appeals court judges on Friday appeared skeptical about broad legal arguments made by President Donald Trump's administration in seeking to block former White House Counsel Don McGahn from testifying to a congressional committee as part of the impeachment effort...