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Harvey Weinstein gets another 16 years in prison for rape, sexual assault

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

A Los Angeles judge on Thursday sentenced Harvey Weinstein to 16 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the 2013 rape and sexual assault of an Italian actor and model.

Cleanup workers who became ill after Deepwater Horizon oil spill are suing BP for compensation

By Christopher O’Donnell, Max Chesnes, Tampa Bay Times

About 4 million barrels of crude oil seeped into the Gulf of Mexico and 11 people died in the April 2010 disaster, the largest marine oil spill in history.

Toxic wastewater used to extinguish fire from Ohio train derailment headed to Texas

By Associated Press

The wastewater is being sent to Texas Molecular, which injects hazardous waste into the ground for disposal. The company told television station KHOU that it's experienced in disposing of hazardous material.

Alabama basketball freshman star Miller in alleged role for fatal shooting

By Pete Iacobelli, Associated Press

Alabama standout freshman Brandon Miller was in the starting lineup and scored a career-high 41 points in a win over South Carolina.

WATCH: Train crew did not receive safety alert until just before Ohio derailment, investigators say

By John Seewer, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press

Federal safety investigators have released a preliminary report on the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and toxic chemical release.

Analysis: Why compelling student athletes to share menstrual data may violate federal laws

By Lindsey Darvin, David Schultz, Tia Spagnuolo, The Conversation

When schools ask student athletes about their menstrual cycles, they may be infringing on anti-discrimination and privacy laws.

Florida gunman kills 3 in Orlando, including reporter covering shooting

By David Fischer, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press

Florida police say a gunman accused of killing a woman in the Orlando area returned to the neighborhood hours later and shot four more people, killing a journalist covering the original shooting and a 9-year-old child.

Hundreds of flights grounded as winter storms ravage U.S. from California to northern plains

By Jim Salter, Associated Press

Dangerous winter weather is ravaging the nation from California through the northern Plains.

Transportation Secretary Buttigieg visits train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio

By Associated Press

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is in East Palestine, Ohio, to tour the site where a train wrecked nearly three weeks ago as the government faces growing criticism over the federal response to the derailment.

States look to remove legal protections for gun industry amid mass shootings

By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press

It not only repeals the state's 2000 law — which prohibits firearm companies from being held liable for violence perpetrated with their products — but also outlines a code of conduct that targets in part how weapons are designed and…