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Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault

Harvey Weinstein found guilty of sexual assault

Disgraced Hollywood titan Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of one sexual assault Wednesday and not guilty of another, with jurors still considering a rape charge at his retrial at which three women recounted in graphic detail how he victimized them.

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Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs

Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs

From the the carefree sound of California surf music to the sophistication of later darker works, here are five of the top hits penned by influential Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson.

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USGA says no driver worry despite Scheffler, McIlroy test failures

USGA says no driver worry despite Scheffler, McIlroy test failures

The USGA has no concerns over rules compliance at this week's US Open despite Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy's drivers failing tests last month, CEO Mike Whan said Wednesday.

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Grealish left out of Man City squad for Club World Cup

Grealish left out of Man City squad for Club World Cup

Jack Grealish's future at Manchester City was plunged into further doubt on Wednesday after the England international was left out of Pep Guardiola's squad for the Club World Cup.

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France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor

France school stabbing suspect said wanted to kill any campus monitor

A 14-year-old French school pupil detained for stabbing to death a teaching assistant had wanted to attack "any" adult monitor after being reprimanded for kissing his girlfriend, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

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Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final against South Africa

Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final against South Africa

Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.

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Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group's wild popularity and soundtracked the California dream, has died, his family announced Wednesday. He was 82.

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Protests spread across US despite Trump threats

Protests spread across US despite Trump threats

Protests against Donald Trump's harsh immigration policies spread Wednesday across the United States despite a military-backed crackdown in Los Angeles and a threat by the Republican president to use "heavy force."

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French antiques expert who duped Versailles sentenced to jail

French antiques expert who duped Versailles sentenced to jail

A French court on Wednesday sentenced a top antiques expert to jail for duping the Palace of Versailles and wealthy collectors into buying furniture he had helped build, claiming it dated from the 18th century.

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Fizzled out: French winemaker risks prison over champagne fraud

Fizzled out: French winemaker risks prison over champagne fraud

Prosecutors in eastern France on Wednesday requested a winemaker accused of producing and selling fake champagne in an elaborate scam be sentenced to four years in prison, with three years of the term suspended.

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