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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

Harvey Weinstein (center) leaves a bail hearing last month in New York City. The former Hollywood megaproducer has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of women. He now faces five charges in New York City. Jeenah Moon/Getty Images hide caption

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Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

It's the first criminal trial for Weinstein, whose alleged misconduct helped set off a movement. Now, the former producer faces five charges that may land him a long prison sentence in New York.

Middle East

News Brief: Latest Iran Developments, Australia's Wildfires

by Rachel Martin , Steve Inskeep

News Brief: Latest Iran Developments, Australia's Wildfires

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National

Trump Changes Make It Difficult For Migrants To Gain Asylum

by Joel Rose

Trump Changes Make It Difficult For Migrants To Gain Asylum

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Dust of Many Horses Part 1 David Goodrich

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Politics

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Consider: Impeachment, Iran General's Killing

by Susan Davis

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Consider: Impeachment, Iran General's Killing

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Europe

French Support Unions' Opposition To Streamlining Retirement Plans

by Eleanor Beardsley

French Support Unions' Opposition To Streamlining Retirement Plans

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Animals

Sheriff Deputies Investigate Cries Of 'Let Me Out!'

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Africa

3 Americans Killed In Al-Shabab Attack In Kenya

by Eyder Peralta

3 Americans Killed In Al-Shabab Attack In Kenya

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Movies

'1917' Wins Best Drama At Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

by Mandalit del Barco

'1917' Wins Best Drama At Golden Globe Awards Ceremony

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Zane Lowe On The Power Of Spandau Ballet

(L-R) Steve Norman, Martin Kemp,Tony Hadley and Gary Kemp of the band Spandau Ballet perform live in 2015. Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images hide caption

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One-Hit Wonders / Second-Best Songs

Zane Lowe On The Power Of Spandau Ballet

by Phil Harrell

Zane Lowe On The Power Of Spandau Ballet

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How Many Lies? [Instrumental] Spandau Ballet

Middle East

Iraqi Parliament Votes To Expel U.S. Troops, Trump Threatens Sanctions

by Jane Arraf

Iraqi Parliament Votes To Expel U.S. Troops, Trump Threatens Sanctions

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Law

Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

by Rose Friedman , Colin Dwyer

Harvey Weinstein Heads To Trial For Sex Crimes In A #MeToo Landmark

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Asia

Monsoon Rains Hit Indonesia Causing Massive Flooding In Jakarta

by Ashley Westerman

Monsoon Rains Hit Indonesia Causing Massive Flooding In Jakarta

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Health

Dry January: The Health Benefits From Taking A Break From Alcohol

by Allison Aubrey

Dry January: The Health Benefits From Taking A Break From Alcohol

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Perfect Places Lorde

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National Security

U.S. Troops Temporarily Stop The Fight Against ISIS In Iraq

by Tom Bowman

U.S. Troops Temporarily Stop The Fight Against ISIS In Iraq

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National

Thousands Of Marchers Show Solidarity With New York's Jewish Community

by Brian Mann

Thousands Of Marchers Show Solidarity With New York's Jewish Community

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Introspection Stan Forebee

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Food

20-Year-old McDonald's Hamburger Is Standing Up Against Time

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National

How Are Iranian-Americans Reacting To The Death Of Gen. Soleimani?

by Robert Garrova

How Are Iranian-Americans Reacting To The Death Of Gen. Soleimani?

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They'll Lie to You Soular Order

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Middle East

Crowds Turn Out In Iran For Gen. Sulemani's Funeral Procession

by Mary Louise Kelly

Crowds Turn Out In Iran For Gen. Sulemani's Funeral Procession

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Analysis

Iran Won't Honor Its Commitment To Limit Uranium Enrichment

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World

Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia

by Jason Beaubien

Wildfires, Burning For Months, Devastate Vast Areas Of Australia

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