Harvey Weinstein Cites Quotes from Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lawrence in His Own Legal Defense

    “Such women would include, presumably, Jennifer Lawrence, who told Oprah Winfrey she had known Weinstein since she was 20 years old and said ‘he had only ever been nice to me,’’” the producer’s lawyers said. The documents go on to mention Streep, who, Weinstein’s attorneys say, “stated publicly that Weinstein had always been respectful to her in…

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      Protests Erupt in Hong Kong After Student’s Death

      Spontaneous protests broke out at several locations in Hong Kong Friday afternoon after the death in hospital of a student. Chow Tsz-lok, also known as Alex Chow, 22, was found with serious head injuries five days ago, near the scene of a street battle between police and anti-government demonstrators, and had been in a coma…

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        Mexico Prison Raid Leads to Chaos in Border City

        (MEXICO CITY) — Mexican security forces continue working inside a state prison in an operation that set off a night of chaos in Ciudad Juarez. State prosecutor Jorge Nava says eight people were murdered in various incidents Tuesday night as some 850 local, state and federal officers raided the prison. Four arrested suspects told authorities…

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          A Ban On High-Cost Loans May Be Coming

          The Military Lending Act caps annual interest on loans to military members at 36% and offers other safeguards. Now, lawmakers are proposing to extend that protection to veterans and others. Updated at 12:23 p.m. ET A few years ago, money was very tight for Chasity Wohlford. The Houston resident, who was working a low-wage job,…

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