Hollywood reacts to Weinstein misconduct accusations
Meryl Streep Judi Dench and other industry leaders condemned Harvey Weinstein after a New York Times exposé detailing decades of sexual abuse claims. Weinstein apologized then threatened to sue though no charges filed. he was fired as co chairman of his company. Actors Ashley Judd Rose McGowan and directors Kate Winslet Glenn Close and Judd Apatow voiced support for victims.
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Weinstein Entertainment Company
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Rescuer in Minnesota hailed after aiding teen captive escape
Earl Melchert, 65, spotted a teenage girl fleeing across grasslands near Alexandria, Minnesota, decoying three captors after a 29 day ordeal. The girl, 15, had been lured from home, restrained, and threatened with guns in a mobile home, but escaped with help from Melchert and authorities. Rewards totaling 7000 dollars were announced but Melchert insisted the prize go to the teen and family.
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Melcher
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Steven Powers
Mankato
Thomas Barker
Joshua Holby
Carlos, Minn
Richard Wyffels
Wyffels
Elbow Lake Grain Co-op
Mily
Earl
California fires devastate wine country killing ten
Strong winds and dry ground pushed dozens of wildfires across eight Northern California counties. At least 10 people died and more than 20,000 residents were evacuated as 14 blazes burned, torching over 1,500 homes and businesses and threatening hospitals. Gov Brown declared an emergency in three counties as fires spread overnight. The fires had scorched more than 70,000 acres by Monday afternoon, with conditions remaining dangerous.
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California
Jerry Brown
Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Richard Thaler
University of Chicago professor Richard Thaler wins the Nobel Prize in economics for work in behavioral economics. The committee lauds his "nudge" approach to improve choices, noting his research on retirement savings and policy commentaries advocating automatic enrollment.
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Richard Thaler
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Congress
Feinstein Announces Bid for Fifth Senate Term
Sen Dianne Feinstein of California, age 84, declares plans to run again in a bid for a fifth full term, ending months of speculation and avoiding a crowded Golden State succession fight. She won a 1992 special election to fill Pete Wilson's seat and has led gun violence prevention efforts.
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Chuck Grassley
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Iran warns U.S. over IRGC designation and bases risk
Iran warns the United States against designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist group and says U S regional bases would be at risk if further sanctions are imposed. The warning follows White House plans for new Iran strategy responses to missile tests support for terrorism and cyber operations.
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