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Harvey Weinstein

Lawyer: Deal close in Weinstein sexual misconduct lawsuits

A tentative deal has been reached to settle multiple lawsuits brought against the television and film company co-founded by ...

File says Smollett couldn't contact brothers after arrest

One of Jussie Smollett's conditions after posting $10,000 bail amid charges he lied about being the victim of a racist, ...

Bank CEO pleads not guilty in bid to get Trump post

A banker who prosecutors say tried to buy himself a senior post in President Donald Trump's administration by making risky ...

A host of celebrities speak out on criminal justice reform

Kim Kardashian West isn't the only celebrity speaking out for prison reform. It's a topic that was also very important to ...

Serial killer who took 10 women's lives executed in Florida

A serial killer who terrorized Florida with a murderous spree that claimed 10 women in 1984 was put to death Thursday, his ...

The Latest: Survivor of executed serial killer at peace now

The Latest on the execution of Florida serial killer Bobby Joe Long (all times local): 8:30 p.m. A woman who survived an ...

N Carolina man released after serving more than 40 years

A North Carolina man who once was on death row and then served more than 40 years in prison for a shopkeeper's slaying in a ...

Kim Kardashian West locks arms with prison reform warriors

Brittany K. Barnett and MiAngel Cody are warrior attorneys with a mission: freeing drug offenders serving life in a federal ...

Tokyo-Vegas investment chief gets 50 years in huge scheme

The former head of a Tokyo and Las Vegas investment firm was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in prison for bilking thousands ...

The Latest: Unsealed file contains Smollett bail conditions

The Latest on a judge's order unsealing the file from actor Jussie Smollett's criminal case (all times local): 5:35 p.m.

Prosecutor: Greed fueled Hawaii power couple's schemes

A special federal prosecutor spent an hour taking jurors through what has been called the biggest corruption case to rock ...

Correction: Torture Lawsuit-Somalia story

In a story May 13 about a civil lawsuit alleging a former Somali colonel now living in Virginia engaged in torture, The ...

Michael Jackson's estate and former manager settle lawsuit

A years-long lawsuit between Michael Jackson's estate and one of the superstar's former managers has been settled, ending one ...

Backers of more info on Ohio State doctor abuse win a round

Ohio State University and the state board that regulates physicians are trying a new strategy in hopes of being able to make ...

Judge weighs court's role in dispute over border wall

A federal judge is weighing whether courts should intervene in a political dispute between Congress and President Donald ...

Comedian Artie Lange awaits drug program violation hearing

Authorities say a court hearing has not yet been scheduled for comedian Artie Lange following his arrest on a charge of ...

'Real Housewives' husband wins reprieve in deportation fight

A federal court has ruled that the husband of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member Teresa Giudice can stay in the U.S.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi

PSG president targeted by French corruption probe

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is under investigation for corruption related to Qatar's bids to host the ...

Woman accused of beating mom over game volume to stand trial

A woman will stand trial on allegations she beat her mother and shaved her head because she thought the older woman was ...

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush awarded $2 million in Sydney defamation case

Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush was awarded an Australian record of 2.9 million Australian dollars ($2 million) damages by ...