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WCBS, CNN By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the powerful Hollywood producer whose downfall stood as a symbol of the #MeToo movement, and ordered a new trial. The court, by a 4-3 vote, ruled the testimony of “prior bad

By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — When Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of two sex crimes in February 2020, the conviction was hailed as a landmark moment in the #MeToo movement. Now, over four years later, the ruling from the New York Court of Appeals overturning that conviction has sent shockwaves through communities

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in other countries. May 12, 2024 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2022, 27.4 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according to the CDC. In its early days,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the PGA Championship, one of the four Grand Slam golf tournaments; the others are the Masters, British Open and the US Open. May 19, 2024 – Xander Schauffele wins the 106th PGA Championship at the Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. May 21, 2023 – Brooks Koepka wins

By Amanda Musa, Melissa Alonso and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — The second body found at the home of former Washington state school resource officer Elias Huizar was that of his 17-year-old girlfriend and mother of his 1-year-old son whom he was accused of kidnapping, West Richland Police Department confirmed at a news conference Wednesday. Huizar died from a self-inflicted

By Jamiel Lynch, Faith Karimi and Christina Maxouris, CNN Atlanta (CNN) – Elrey “Bud” Runion was looking for a 1966 Ford Mustang similar to one he had owned years earlier after returning from the Vietnam War. He placed an ad on Craigslist, hoping to buy a sentimental connection to his past. A potential seller said

By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the sex crimes conviction against Harvey Weinstein, the powerful Hollywood producer whose downfall stood as a symbol of the #MeToo movement, and ordered a new trial. The court, by a 4-3 vote, ruled the testimony of “prior bad acts” witnesses

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — College campuses across the United States have erupted with pro-Palestinian protests, and school administrators are trying – and largely failing – to diffuse the situation. Tensions on US college campuses have risen since Hamas’ October 7 attack, when militants killed about 1,200 people and took more than

By Joe Sutton and Jillian Sykes, CNN (CNN) — A fifth suspect has been arrested in connection with the killings of two Kansas women who were found buried in a cattle pasture in rural Oklahoma earlier this month – a crime prosecutors say was motivated by a bitter custody battle. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said

By Eric Levenson, Bill Kirkos and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — The family of Dexter Reed, a 26-year-old Black man who was killed in a hail of bullets fired by police during a traffic stop in Chicago last month, filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city and five police officers on Wednesday. The

By Rebekah Riess and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 33-year-old Texas man was indicted Tuesday on a murder charge in the February 2022 killing of 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez – nearly two years after another grand jury had declined to indict him in connection with the child’s fatal shooting. Tony Earls Jr. was released after

By Daniel Wine, CNN 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! Many moms and dads say parenting hinders their ability to connect with other adults, according to a new survey. About two-thirds reported that the demands of parenthood sometimes or frequently left them feeling isolated and lonely. Experts urged parents who are burned out or overwhelmed

By Rob Frehse, CNN (CNN) — A Chinese citizen who threatened and harassed an individual who advocated for democracy in China has been sentenced to nine months in prison and three years of supervised release, the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts announced Wednesday. Xiaolei Wu, 26, who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston,

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Billy Joel. Personal Birth date: May 9, 1949 Birth place: Bronx, New York Birth name: William Martin Joel Father: Howard Joel, engineer and pianist Mother: Rosalind (Nyman) Joel, homemaker Marriages: Alexis Roderick (2015-present); Katie Lee (2004-2009, divorced); Christie

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the Penn State sexual abuse scandal. On November 4, 2011, a grand jury report was released containing testimony that former Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young boys over a period of at least 15 years. Officials at Penn State purportedly failed to

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of Associate Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. She is the fourth woman to serve on the US Supreme Court. Personal Birth date: April 28, 1960 Birth place: New York, New York Birth name: Elena Kagan Father: Robert Kagan, attorney Mother: Gloria (Gittelman) Kagan, teacher Education: Princeton

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at some US citizens who have been convicted of spying against the United States. Aldrich Ames 1962 – Aldrich Ames, son of a CIA analyst, joins the agency as a low-level documents analyst. 1967-1968 – Enters the Career Trainee Program at the CIA and becomes an

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder Willie Mays. Personal Birth date: May 6, 1931 Death date: June 18, 2024 Birth place: Westfield, Alabama Birth name: William Howard Mays Jr. Father: William Mays Mother: Ann (Satterwhite) Mays Marriages: Mae Louise Allen (1971-2013, her death);

By Amanda Musa, CNN (CNN) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information about a juvenile bottlenose dolphin that was found shot multiple times on a Louisiana beach last month. The animal was discovered March 13 on West Mae’s Beach in Cameron Parish – about four

By Brammhi Balarajan and Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — A state senator in Minnesota has been charged with first-degree felony burglary on suspicion of breaking into her stepmother’s house Monday to retrieve sentimental items related to her late father, including his ashes, according to a probable cause statement obtained by CNN. Police responded to a