Harvey Weinstein Lawyers Battling N.Y. Times, New Yorker Over…

Harvey Weinstein Lawyers Up for Bombshell New York Times, New Yorker Stories - Harvey Weinstein has hired a high-powered team of attorneys to push back on soon-to-be-published bombshell stories from the New York Times and the New Yorker detailing sexual allegations and improper workplace behavior against him. Harvey Weinstein Lawyers Battling N.Y. Times, New Yorker Over Potentially Explosive Stories - The Hollywood mogul has enlisted a team of attorneys to fight planned articles that are said to be about his personal behavior.

Meanwhile in Africa

A joint patrol of U.S. and Niger troops came under attack in southwest Niger on Wednesday, a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command confirmed after Radio France International reported a lethal ambush near the Niger/Mali border. 'We can confirm reports that a joint U.S. and Nigerien patrol came under hostile fire in southwest Niger,' said a spokesman for U.S. Africa Command.

Canada father prepares lawsuit after province bars kids from riding…

Canada father prepares lawsuit after province bars kids from riding bus alone - Adrian Crook has criticised British Columbia for weighing in on a 'parenting decision' after he tried to teach his oldest children to take public transportation A Canadian father is preparing The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read. Fortunately, memeorandum arranges all of these links in a single, easy-to-scan page.

Memo to President Trump: Support the Cuban doctors in Brazil

We call on President Trump to issue a statement of support for Cuban doctors fighting the corrupt system of sending medical personnel to other countries. In a rare act of collective defiance, scores of Cuban doctors working overseas to make money for their families and their country are suing to break ranks with the Cuban government, demanding to be released from what one judge called a "form of slave labor."

At least 40 Ladies in White arrested in Cuba in another Sunday of violent repression

The latest count has 40 Ladies in White violently arrested by Cuban State Security, including the leader of the group, Berta Soler. As usual, the arrests were followed up by "acts of repudiation" where the government assembles a mob that surrounds the homes of dissidents, throw rocks and other objects at them, and yell obscenities.

‘SNL’ Season Opener Ratings Fall Short Of Last Season

"Saturday Night Live" season 43 opener fell short in the ratings of last year's premiere and finale, according to Deadline Sunday. The season premiere hosted by Ryan Gosling with musical guest Jay-Z brought in 7.02 million viewers with a 1.91 rating in the coveted demographic of ages 18-49 and was aired live across the country.

Kamala Harris: NFL players ‘should not be threatened or…

Kamala Harris: NFL players 'should not be threatened or bullied' for protests - on Sunday defended NFL players who kneel during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, saying they should not be "threatened or bullied." - "Let's speak the truth that when Americans demand recognition The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read.

9 million kids get health insurance under CHIP. Congress just let it…

Column Time's up: As CHIP expires unrenewed, Congress blows a chance to save healthcare for 9 million children - Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price voted twice against expanding CHIP as a George state legislator. - Advocates for children's health started worrying months ago 9 million kids get health insurance under CHIP.

John Kasich Hints That He May Need To Leave The GOP

Kasich hints at leaving GOP if it's not 'fixed' - STORY HIGHLIGHTS - Washington Ohio Republican Gov. John Kasich said on CNN's "State of the Union" Sunday that a time could come when he no longer supports the Republican Party. - "If the party can't be fixed, Jake, then I'm not going to be able to support the party.

“Coffee sold in California could carry cancer warning labels”

"Coffee could carry an ominous cancer warning in California if a nonprofit group prevails in a Los Angeles courtroom." In a 7-year-old case against Starbucks and others, a group called the Council for Education and Research on Toxics "says coffee companies violated a state law requiring they warn consumers about a chemical created in the roasting process that could cause cancer."

Edmonton police investigate ‘acts of terrorism’ after…

Edmonton police investigate 'acts of terrorism' after officer stabbed, pedestrians run down - 5 people were injured and 1 person is in custody - 'We are urging Edmontonians to be vigilant' 3:11 - A man who stabbed a police officer with a knife and deliberately plowed into pedestrians The day's must-read political news and opinion pieces are scattered across hundreds of news outlets and blogs, too many for any one person to read. Fortunately, memeorandum arranges all of these links in a single, easy-to-scan page.

This Is NBC: Pres. Trump Called ‘Bitch’, ‘Cheap…

NBC approved of President Donald Trump being gay-baited and called a racial slur by Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor Michael Che during SNL's 43rd season opener Saturday night as the slurs aired unedited. "After the mayor of San Juan attacked the government's Puerto Rican relief efforts, President Trump attacked her on Twitter, saying, "The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump"" "Oh really, Donald? You bitch! Was she nasty to you? How nasty? Are you shaking? Do you want to go smoke a Virginia Slim until your hand stops moving?" "This isn't that complicated, man, it's hurricane relief.