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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN Harvey Weinstein and his lawyers met with prosecutors behind closed doors for about an hour Wednesday as they worked to whittle down the pool of prospective jurors in his New York rape trial. By Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 409 words, photos, video. Will be updated.

MICHAEL AVENATTI-CHARGES

Michael Avenatti, the brash former attorney for the porn actress Stormy Daniels, was arrested for allegedly violating bail by committing numerous financial crimes to conceal assets from creditors while living a lavish lifestyle, U.S. prosecutors alleged in a court document released Wednesday. By Brian Melley and Larry Neumeister. SENT: 676 words, photo.

ADOPTION-BIRTH CERTIFICATES

New York has become the 10th state to allow adopted adults unrestricted access to their original birth certificates, a step that will help some investigate their family histories. By Marina Villeneuve. SENT: 900 words, photos.

FLU SPIKE New York state says it's seeing more reported cases of influenza so far this season than in recent years. SENT: 179 words.

BUSINESS:

— GENERAL MOTORS-TEMPORARY WORKERS: More than 1,350 temporary workers at 14 General Motors facilities in the U.S. will get full-time positions before the end of March, the company says. SENT: 196 words, photo.

SPORTS:

BKN—NETS-76ERS

The Brooklyn Nets visit the Philadelphia 76ers. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 600 words, photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

BKC—BOSTON COLLEGE-SYRACUSE

Syracuse, fresh from a road victory at nemesis Virginia, tries to build some needed momentum when it hosts Boston College on Wednesday night. By Mark Frank. UPCOMING: 600 words. Game starts at 6:30 p.m.

— ST. JOHN'S-PROVIDENCE: St. John's plays Providence at Dunkin' Donuts Center. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 8:30 p.m.

— BKC—ALBANY-NEW HAMPSHIRE: Albany plays New Hampshire at Lundholm Gymnasium. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.

— BKC—FORDHAM-DUQUESNE: Fordham plays Duquesne at PPG Paints Arena. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.

— BKC—LIU-ST. FRANCIS (BKN): LIU plays St. Francis (BKN) at Generoso Pope Athletic Complex. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.

— BKC—STONY BROOK-HARTFORD: Stony Brook plays Hartford at Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.