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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

Jury selection at Harvey Weinstein's New York City rape trial resumed Tuesday, a day after supermodel Gigi Hadid caused a stir by emerging as a potential juror. SENT: 221 words, photos.; will be updated.

JEFFREY EPSTEIN

A defense attorney wants a federal judge to hold a hearing to determine whether the federal government intentionally deleted video of the area around Jeffrey Epstein's cell from the day he survived an apparent suicide attempt inside a New York jail. By Jim Mustian. SENT: 306 words, photo.

LIMOUSINE-SAFETY

Political leaders in New York have reached an agreement to pass new limousine safety bills inspired by deadly crashes in 2015 and 2018, officials said Tuesday. By Marina Villeneuve. SENT: 537 words, photos.

FEDERAL FUNDING-NEW YORK

New York once again is paying much more in federal taxes than it receives in federal spending, according to a report released Tuesday. By Marina Villeneuve. SENT: 342 words.

RIKERS BRIBERY ARRESTS

Six New York City correctional officers have been charged with taking thousands of dollars in bribes to smuggle drugs onto Rikers Island. By Jim Mustian. SENT: 330 words.

DOG SHOT-SECRET SERVICE

Police are investigating after a dog was shot and killed by an off-duty Secret Service agent in New York City, authorities said Tuesday. SENT: 273 words.

PROHIBITION-100 YEARS

One century ago, the United States imposed a nationwide ban on the production and sale of all types of alcohol. Prohibition greatly expanded federal law enforcement powers. It provided a new revenue stream for organized crime. It targeted blacks and recent immigrants more harshly than other communities, propelling many of them into the Democratic Party that engineered Prohibition’s repeal. McSorley’s Old Ale House, established in New York in 1854 and still flourishing as one of the city's oldest bars, never closed during Prohibition. By National Writer David Crary. SENT: 1307 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

— FIRE-MANHATTAN: A fire erupted in an apartment building on Manhattan's Upper East Side early Tuesday, injuring 22 people, two of them critically, according to the Fire Department of New York. SENT: 146 words.

SPORTS:

BKL—WNBA-CBA

The WNBA and its union announced a tentative eight-year labor deal Tuesday that will allow top players to earn more than $500,000 while the average annual compensation will surpass six figures for the first time. SENT: 942 words, photos.

BKN—KNICKS-BUCKS

The NBA-leading Milwaukee Bucks look to capture their fourth straight win when they host the New York Knicks who are coming off a three-point victory over the Miami Heat. By Charles Gardner. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 8 p.m. EST.

HKN—GOLDEN KNIGHTS-SABRES

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Buffalo Sabres. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

HKN—RED WINGS-ISLANDERS

The Detroit Red Wings visit the New York Islanders. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

BBA—YANKEES-TRAINING STAFF

Eric Cressey has been hired by the Yankees as director of player health and performance, a move made after New York had a record 30 players make 39 trips to the injured list last year. SENT: 278 words.

CAR-NASCAR-SHORT TRACK RULES

NASCAR has changed the rules on its aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses because the racing didn't improve at those venues under rules introduced last season. By Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer. SENT: 288 words.

— BKC—OHIO-BUFFALO: Ohio plays Buffalo at Alumni Arena. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit.