[ad_1] CNN — A jury found filmmaker Paul Haggis liable in a sexual assault case that was brought forward by a former publicist who alleged he raped her after a movie premiere in 2013. The jury ordered the Oscar-winning screenwriter to pay Haleigh Breest at least $7.5 million in damages …
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[ad_1] CNN — CNN Opinion contributors share their thoughts on the outcome of the 2022 midterm elections. The views expressed in this commentary are their own. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent a clear message to every Republican voter Tuesday night: My way is the path to a national majority, and …
Read More »Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Wes Moore and other 2022 midterm election history makers
[ad_1] CNN — While the overall midterm election results may not be known for hours or even days in some spots, candidates from both parties are already celebrating historic victories. Heading into Election Day, both parties were looking to diversify their ranks of elected officials, both in Congress and beyond, …
Read More »Disney World arrest: A fugitive from New York was caught after a federal inspector spotted him while on vacation in Florida
[ad_1] CNN — Federal official Jeff Andre was vacationing at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom near Orlando last month when he spotted a man who looked familiar. The man resembled Quashon Burton, 31, who authorities say went on the run in New York City last November after allegedly using fraudulent …
Read More »Angela Bassett’s tribute to courageous women is the inspiration you need today
[ad_1] CNN — Angela Bassett gave a rousing speech about female empowerment at the Glamour Women of the Year event on Tuesday night. The “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” star, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the event, reflected on the courageous women, on screen and off, who …
Read More »Opinion: The relentless bravery of Iranian protesters is a moral test for the Western world
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Frida Ghitis, (@fridaghitis) a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more …
Read More »These are the women expected to testify against Harvey Weinstein at his second sexual assault trial
[ad_1] CNN — Reporting five years ago on Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual abuse spurred women to speak publicly about their own experiences with sexual violence in what became known as the #MeToo movement. Now, in a Los Angeles courtroom, eight women are set to testify in a trial altogether similar …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein goes on trial in Los Angeles on charges of rape and sexual assault
[ad_1] CNN — Two years after his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges, disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein is again set to go on trial on similar charges in Los Angeles. Weinstein, 70, has pleaded not guilty to charges including four counts of rape, four counts of forcible oral …
Read More »Photos: Pop superstar Taylor Swift
[ad_1] Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. Christopher Polk/TAS/Getty Images Updated 2012 GMT (0412 HKT) October 21, 2022 Taylor Swift unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, October 21. It’s her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner is …
Read More »Anne Hathaway and other women are saying enough to the haters
[ad_1] Some pop culture moments, as they age, feel more and more like bouts of collective madness. Why did everyone hate Anne Hathaway all of those years ago? Around 2013, despite winning a slew of awards for her role in “Les Miserables,” it seemed the actress couldn’t catch a break. …
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