Cosby seeks testimony from 13 accusers in sexual assault trial
Prosecutors in Bill Cosby's sex assault case plan to introduce testimony from 13 unnamed women to show a pattern of conduct. Judge Steven O Neill set a June 5 trial date for the 79 year old comedian as legal maneuvering continues in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. Gazette wire services.
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Chicago Labor Day weekend gunfire pushes homicide total past five hundred
Thirteen people died and 31 were wounded during Chicago’s Labor Day weekend, bringing the year’s homicide count to 512 and highlighting the ongoing surge. Retired Gary pastor was killed in South Shore as shootings spiked citywide with late weekend violence linked to gang activity and holiday gatherings.
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Congress returns for last sprint before potential shutdown
Congress resumes work three weeks from now aiming to avert a fiscal 2016 shutdown risk. Republicans face blame if spending bills stall, Democrats seek leverage, while Trump pressures party leaders to manage the budget fight and avoid a public error before the lame duck session.
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Fox News settles Carlson harassment suit for 20 million
Fox News will pay 20 million dollars to settle Gretchen Carlson’s sexual harassment suit and two other claims linked to an internal investigation by Paul Weiss. The accord follows Ailes’ resignation and includes a public apology from 21st Century Fox. Carlson withdrew her New Jersey federal suit.
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Suspect pleads to 1989 Wetterling case but avoids murder charge
Danny James Heinrich confessed to abducting and killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in October 1989 but will not face murder charges after a plea deal tied to child pornography counts. U S District Judge John Tannehill announced no state prosecution for the 1989 crimes. Heinrich led authorities to Jacob's remains on a Paynesville farm, claiming he acted alone. Patty and Jerry Wetterling attended the proceedings.
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