Accusers: Weinstein excused lewd acts as a showbiz norm
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein callously preceded an alleged rape with reassurances that he'd had a vasectomy, one accuser testified Wednesday.
Isabel Allende talks about migration, life, aging and love
NEW YORK — Over the last year, Isabel Allende has been coping with loss and grief after the passing of her mother, a stepfather whom she “adored”, and...
Sanders defines a Jewish identity his way on the 2020 trail
NEW YORK — Bernie Sanders is approaching next week’s Iowa caucuses in a position to become the first major-party Jewish presidential nominee in the na...
RIGHT AT HOME: Reclaimed wood’s past adds character to decor
In their new book, ``Reclaimed Wood: A Field Guide’’ (Abrams, 2019), woodworkers Alan Solomon and Klaas Armster close with an imagined recounting of o...
At Harvey Weinstein’s trial, a big role for other accusers
NEW YORK — In his former life as a Hollywood big shot, Harvey Weinstein knew the importance of a good supporting role. In his New York City trial, it’...
Barr says there will be ‘zero tolerance’ on anti-Semitism
NEW YORK — Attorney General William Barr ordered federal prosecutors across the U.S. to step up their efforts to combat anti-Semitic hate crimes as he...
Reports: Fotis Dulos, accused of killing his wife, is dead
FARMINGTON, Conn. — A Connecticut man charged with murdering his estranged and missing wife has died, according to reports Tuesday.
Weinstein trial moves swiftly with more accusers on deck
NEW YORK — The closely watched #Metoo-era rape trial of Harvey Weinstein is moving at a faster pace than predicted, with three more of his accusers ex...
NFL At 100: From head to toe, players equipment has evolved
MIAMI — Red Grange looked more like the pilot of a single-engine airplane than a dominant halfback who once thrived in a single-wing offense.
Oregon moves up to No. 3 in AP women’s basketball poll
NEW YORK — Oregon moved up one spot in The Associated Press women's basketball poll to No. 3 after beating rival Oregon State twice in a 48-hour span.
‘I’m being raped’: Weinstein accuser details alleged assault
NEW YORK — At times sobbing, former production assistant Mimi Haleyi told jurors Monday at Harvey Weinstein's rape trial how she tried to fight off th...
Prince Andrew called uncooperative in Jeffrey Epstein probe
NEW YORK — Britain's Prince Andrew has provided “zero cooperation” to the American investigators who want to interview him as part of their sex traffi...
50 years later, Chiefs relishing current Super Bowl run
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fifty years later, Jan Stenerud still remembers just about every detail from the Super Bowl.
Librarians honor books by Luiselli and Higginbotham
NEW YORK — Valeria Luiselli's novel “Lost Children Archive” and Adam Higginbotham's nonfiction “Midnight in Chernobyl” have been awarded the Andrew Ca...
Bloomberg vows steadfast commitment to US aid for Israel
NEW YORK — Michael Bloomberg on Sunday made his case for the presidency to fellow Jewish Americans, vowing not to revisit U.S. aid to Israel -- an app...
Actress Rosie Perez says she was told of Weinstein rape
NEW YORK — "Do the Right Thing" actress Rosie Perez testified Friday that fellow screen star Annabella Sciorra told her in the mid-1990s that Harvey W...
Convicted NYC bomber gets life term for New Jersey shootout
ELIZABETH, N.J. — An Afghan-born U.S. citizen already serving life in prison for a bombing in New York City was sentenced Friday to an additional life...
For Auschwitz survivor, telling her story is reason to live
NEW YORK — Bronia Brandman pulls up a sleeve on her leather jacket and shows the blue tattoo inked on her forearm that is a muted witness to her pain ...
LeBron has triple-double, Lakers pull away to beat Nets
NEW YORK — LeBron James had 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 10th triple-double of the season and the Los Angeles Lakers made a season-hig...
Trump vs. Bloomberg: Fortunes collide in pricey knife fight
NEW YORK — They are circling each other like wary boxers, with taunts on Twitter, snarky asides and belittling descriptions. They rose to prominence i...
New York City Council votes to ban cashless businesses
NEW YORK — New York City lawmakers voted Thursday to require stores and restaurants to accept cash for payment, saying businesses that accept only cre...
`Sopranos’ actress says Weinstein raped her in the mid-1990s
NEW YORK — “Sopranos” actress Annabella Sciorra confronted Harvey Weinstein from the witness stand Thursday, testifying that the former Hollywood stud...
Brittany Howard looks past and forward ahead of the Grammys
NEW YORK — Leaving a successful band is never easy. For Brittany Howard, stepping away from the roots-rockers Alabama Shakes wasn't easy — but it was ...
James closes on Kobe, Davis has 28 as Lakers beat Knicks
NEW YORK — LeBron James scored 19 of his 21 points to quickly cut into Kobe Bryant's shrinking lead over him for the No. 3 scoring spot in NBA history...
From #MeToo to trial: A look at the fall of Harvey Weinstein
NEW YORK — As Harvey Weinstein goes through his New York trial on rape and sexual assault charges, here's a look at the movie mogul's past and his mul...
Weinstein rape trial opens, marking milestone for #MeToo
NEW YORK — Harvey Weinstein went on trial Wednesday in a landmark moment for the # MeToo movement, with prosecutors painting him as a sexual predator ...
Bloomberg, Buttigieg work to connect with nation’s mayors
WASHINGTON — Two miles from President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Capitol, Michael Bloomberg and Pete Buttigieg are looking to draw a dist...
Will Grammy voters take the ‘Old Town Road’ on Sunday?
NEW YORK — The 2020 Grammy Awards are shaping up to be the night of the new kids, with Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X leading in nominations.
Bloomberg calls for Trump’s removal in new impeachment ad
NEW YORK — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg launched a new impeachment-focused television ad Tuesday urging the Senate to remove Pr...