May 24 Harvey Weinstein expected to surrender in sexual misconduct probe, officials say By Colleen Long, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Law enforcement officials say Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday morning to face criminal charges in a months-long investigation into allegations that he sexually assaulted women. The two officials said the criminal case… Continue reading
May 24 Montana Democratic Party asks for ethics investigation into congressman’s 2017 attack on reporter By Matt Volz, Associated Press The head of the Montana Democratic Party on Thursday asked for a congressional ethics investigation into whether Republican U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte lied to the police and the public when he assaulted a reporter last year. Continue reading
May 24 WATCH: Trump awards Medal of Honor to Navy SEAL who oversaw Afghan rescue mission President Donald Trump presented the nation's most prestigious honor for battlefield bravery to Master Chief Special Warfare Operator Britt K. Slabinski on Thursday at the White House. Continue reading
May 24 Self-driving Uber SUV that killed a woman had emergency brake disabled, report says By Tom Krisher, Associated Press In a preliminary report on the crash, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday that emergency braking is not enabled while Uber's cars are under computer control, "to reduce the potential for erratic vehicle behavior."… Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Milwaukee police ‘acted inappropriately’ in encounter with NBA rookie Sterling Brown By Joshua Barajas Body camera footage of the incident released by the department Wednesday appears to contradict previous police reports that characterized Brown as combative. Continue reading
May 23 Watch 6:38 Are new NFL penalties for kneeling purely about the bottom line? NFL owners voted for a new policy on Wednesday that requires any players or team personnel who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem." The silent protests are meant to call attention… Continue watching
May 23 Julia Louis-Dreyfus to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor By Associated Press Julia Louis-Dreyfus is being honored with the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize for a lifetime in comedy. Continue reading
May 23 Jared Kushner granted permanent security clearance By Associated Press White House adviser Jared Kushner — who is also President Donald Trump's son-in-law — has been granted a permanent security clearance after losing access earlier this year. Continue reading
May 23 NFL owners adopt new policy on national anthem protests By Paul Newberry, Associated Press NFL owners approved a new policy Thursday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field. Continue reading
May 23 Sabika Sheikh, exchange student killed in Texas shooting, is laid to rest in Pakistan By Adil Jawad, Associated Press Sheikh was her family's oldest child and began classes at Santa Fe High School last August. She had hoped to one day join Pakistan's foreign service. Continue reading