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U.S. Rep. John Conyers speaks at a session during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 45th annual legislative conference Sept. 18, 2015 in Washington, D.C. That same year, Conyers paid more than $27,000 to settle a sexual harassment complaint against him.
DETROIT A woman who alleges she was fired because she rejected Detroit Rep. John Conyers' sexual advances broke a confidentiality agreement Thursday to tell NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.
Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'
Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'
Ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers has stepped down Sunday, amid allegations of sexual misconduct. For more on the story here is Zachary Devita.
Matt Lauer Accused of Sexual Harassment by Multiple Women - As the co-host of NBC's "Today," Matt Lauer once gave a colleague a sex toy as a present. It included an explicit note about how he wanted to use it on her, which left her mortified.
The commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, famously known as the Thunderbirds, was relieved last week after the Air Force determined it had "lost confidence" in his leadership style. The Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, are the Air Force's flying aerobatic team.
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NBC News said Wednesday that it fired Matt Lauer over "inappropriate sexual behavior," making the "Today" show star the latest high-profile man to become embroiled in... A final possession played to the favor of the Penmen, who once again came through with a timely defensive stand to down the Hawks 86-85 at Stoutenburgh Gymnasium.
Matt Lauer was fired so quickly 'because NBC intern he propositioned during Sochi Olympics had at least one explicit photo and lewd messages on her phone from shamed Today host' Dawn of a new Today: Exhausted-looking Savannah Guthrie, Al Roker and Hoda Kotb all smiles at the end of NBC's day of hell as they host Rockefeller Christmas Tree lighting WITHOUT Matt Lauer 'Karma is a b****': Joy Behar and Rose McGowan lead celebrities delighted to see Matt Lauer sacked from NBC - while Keith Olbermann accuses network of 'enabling' him Kathie Lee Gifford compares the Matt Lauer sexual misconduct allegations to finding out her husband cheated while Hoda Kotb calls for 'love' just hours before lurid details of claims against their Today colleague surfaced Natalie Morales champions 'courageous' Today staffer who has accused Matt Lauer of sexual misconduct and again denies she had an affair him ... (more)
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the Department of Justice is reviewing its policy on media subpoenas as part of an effort to combat leaks. Two media organizations planned to sue the Trump administration on Wednesday for details of government policies on surveillance of journalists, which remain hidden despite the groups' public records requests.
Despite some recent victories, the LGBT community knows that the battle for transgender rights is a long game. And this may be increasingly true in President Trump's vision for America, which often uses traditional values to influence policy.
Ammar Hammasho, a migrant from Syria who lives in Cyprus, kisses one of his four children after they arrived with their mother at a refugee camp in Kokkinotrimithia in the eastern Mediterranean island on Sept. 10, 2017.
Bernie Sanders and others on the left want higher taxes on "millionaires and billionaires." Would that be a good idea? Most rich people became prosperous by creating wealth, not taking it from others.
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Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he doesn't remember whether he touched women inappropriately while having his picture taken with them at campaign events. The Democrat's comments were the latest indication that he had no plans to step down amid allegations of sexual misconduct.
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken said he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" amid allegations that he groped several women, but said he looks forward to returning to work on Monday and gradually regaining voters' trust. The Democrat spoke to a handful of Minnesota media outlets on Sunday in the first interviews he's granted since being swept into a nationwide tide of sexual misconduct allegations.
In a Nov. 15, 2017 file photo, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., speaks during the Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Franken has agreed to talk with a handful of Minnesota media outlets on Sunday, Nov. 26, marking his first interviews since the Democrat was swept into a nationwide tide of sexual harassment allegations.
Franken faces a Senate ethics investigation though it's unclear when that review may begin. He hasn't faced widespread calls to resign and will return to work Monday In this June 21, 2017 file photo, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., listens at a committee hearing at the Capitol in Washington.