Jurors set to hear opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial in New York

NEW YORK — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ’s New York rape retrial, offering a new jury its first look at a bellwether #MeToo case that remains unresolved nearly eight years after the former movie tycoon’s arrest. Since Weinstein became a major target of the #MeToo movement against sexual misconduct nearly … Read more

Hegseth’s contradictory Iran statements and D4vd arrested in teen’s murder: Morning Rundown

Pete Hegseth acknowledges that Iran still has some missiles and launchers despite saying its defenses were decimated. Trump allies — and foes — unite to oppose a blockbuster television merger. And the singer D4vd is arrested in the murder of a 14-year-old whose remains were found in his abandoned car. Subscribe to read this story … Read more

Pope Leo statements on Iran war and mass deportations inspire American cardinals to speak out

When President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran this past week, it came after a chorus of world leaders called for an end to the war. One of those voices belonged to Leo XIV, the first-ever U.S.-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church. The 70-year-old pope was born Robert Prevost and grew … Read more

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford statements to 60 Minutes

Prior to 60 Minutes’ March 29, 2026 broadcast, which featured correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi’s report on Flight 5342, we reached out to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford for comment on our story, “Inside the Tower.” The statements provided in response to 60 Minutes are printed here, exactly as received: Transportation Secretary Sean … Read more

Live Updates: Iran rejects Trump’s “false statements” on Strait of Hormuz as he says talks “going very well”

World shares mostly fell and oil gained again on Friday after Wall Street had its worst day since the start of the Iran war over growing doubts about a de-escalation. In early European trading, Britain’s FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 9,939.96. France’s CAC 40 dropped 0.7% to 7,718.97, and Germany’s DAX lost 1.3% to 22,314.28. … Read more

Democrats say Epstein’s accountant made “inconsistent” statements about Trump accuser

An accountant who worked for Jeffrey Epstein and the accountant’s lawyer gave “contradictory and concerning statements” about a woman who made allegations against the notorious sex trafficker and President Trump, two House Democrats said Friday. Richard Kahn, who worked closely with Epstein for more than a decade and serves as an executor of his estate, … Read more