Aug 13 Multiple women accuse opera singer Placido Domingo of sexual harassment By Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Eight singers and a dancer have told the Associated Press that they were sexually harassed by the long-married, Spanish-born superstar in encounters that took place over three decades. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 4:51 Despite Jeffrey Epstein’s death, how his accusers could still find a measure of justice On Monday, Attorney General William Barr sharply criticized the management of the Manhattan federal prison where wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his cell over the weekend. John Yang reports and talks to Cardozo Law School’s Jessica Roth… Continue watching
Aug 12 Watch 6:01 Trump administration seeks to penalize immigrants for using public benefits Recent immigration debates have focused on illegal entry into the U.S. But the Trump administration is issuing new rules to limit legal immigration, by penalizing green card seekers who use, or might eventually use, public benefits. Yamiche Alcindor talks to… Continue watching
Aug 12 Michigan State’s deal with feds outlines steps to prevent sexual assaults By David Eggert, Associated Press The deal will resolve a federal civil-rights investigation into Larry Nassar's abuse of young gymnasts and other athletes under the guise of medical treatment. Continue reading
Aug 12 Watch 3:46 With unprecedented moves, Simone Biles cements her ‘transcendent’ legacy Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles is showing no signs of slowing down. On Sunday night, Biles won a record-tying sixth consecutive national championship -- and some of her moves were unprecedented. Amna Nawaz reports and talks to USA Today’s Nancy… Continue watching
Aug 12 How U.S. citizens’ health could suffer under Trump’s new rule aimed at immigrants By Laura Santhanam The Trump administration says the rule is aimed at protecting benefits for American citizens, but this rule appears to place young U.S. citizens -- the children of immigrants -- at risk. Continue reading
Aug 12 The Supreme Court could take on these 2 major gun lawsuits. Here’s what to watch By Marcia Coyle A majority of the justices have shown no appetite for revisiting the Second Amendment. But keep an eye on these two petitions recently filed in the high court. Continue reading
Aug 12 Justice Department challenges immigration judges’ union By Associated Press The Department of Justice is challenging the right of the country's 440 immigration judges to be represented by a labor union in a move the judges said was aimed at silencing their criticism. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: Federal officials announce Dayton shooting charges A friend of the Dayton gunman who killed nine people told federal agents he bought him body armor, a gun accessory and a 100-round magazine earlier this year, according to a court document unsealed Monday. Continue reading
Aug 12 Attorney general says ‘irregularities’ found at jail where Epstein died By Jim Mustian, Michael Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The 66-year-old financier accused of sex trafficking underage girls was found Saturday morning in his cell at the chronically short-staffed Metropolitan Correctional Center. Continue reading