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SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-WEINSTEIN

Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers went to court Thursday with a last-minute demand to halt jury selection and move his rape trial out of New York City, where they say intense media coverage, protesters and even the consideration of supermodel Gigi Hadid as a juror have turned the case into a “media and entertainment circus.” By Tom Hays, Jennifer Peltz and Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 528 words, photos, video.

IMMIGRATION COURTS

The nation's immigration court system is shouldering crushing caseloads, chaos and confusion. The AP visited immigration courts in 11 cities during a 10-day period in the fall, observing how massive caseloads and shifting policies have increased the turmoil. By Kate Brumback, Deepti Hajela and Amy Taxin. SENT: 3708 words, photos, video. Abridged version also sent: 1649 words.

BEACH-HUMAN REMAINS

Police give an update on the investigation into the skeletal remains of 10 people, mostly young women who’d worked as prostitutes, found in 2010 and 2011 along several miles of a Long Island beach highway. UPCOMING: 500 words by 3 p.m., photos.

BURKINA FASO-HOTEL ATTACK-AMERICAN

Federal prosecutors in New York announced murder charges Thursday against a Malian man accused of playing a central role in two 2016 terror attacks in West Africa, including an al-Qaida shooting in Burkina Faso that killed an American missionary and 29 other people. By Jim Mustian. SENT: 341 words.

HANUKKAH STABBINGS

The man charged in an attack at a suburban New York Hanukkah celebration that left five people wounded, one critically, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges on Thursday. UPCOMING: 250 words by 3 p.m.

RELIGION-MUSLIM GIRL MEDIA EMPIRE

Today she travels the world, attends a red-carpet movie premiere and sits on panels with astronauts, former presidents and feminist icons. But in the years after 9/11, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh was just a New Jersey teenager, writing a blog from her bedroom. She used the blog to connect with other young Muslim girls and defy stereotypes. By Luis Andres Henao. SENT: 1022 words, photos.

IN BRIEF:

— JETLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING: A United Airlines jetliner headed for Los Angeles returned to New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport early Thursday after flames were seen near a wing.

BUSINESS:

MORGAN STANLEY-RESULTS

Morgan Stanley's fourth-quarter profits jumped 46% from a year earlier, the company said Thursday, helped by a massive boost from the bank's trading desks. SENT: 296 words, photo.

SPORTS:

BBN—METS-BELTRAN OUT

Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets before managing even a single game, the latest fallout from the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball. By Baseball Writer Mike Fitzpatrick. Developing.

SIGN-STEALING-THE 1951 SCANDAL

The sign-stealing scheme that the Houston Astros used in 2017 has brought back memories for former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher Carl Erskine. Now 93 years old, Erskine vividly recalls a spyglass-and-buzzer system the New York Giants rigged up in 1951. By Baseball Writer Ben Walker. SENT: 630 words, photo.

HKN—SABRES-STARS

The Stars return home to face Buffalo after winning three of four on the road to push their record to 7-1 in the past eight games. The Sabres have won two straight after dropping nine of their previous 12. UPCOMING: 650 words, photos. Game starts at 8:30 p.m. EST.

HKN—RANGERS-ISLANDERS

The New York Rangers visit the New York Islanders. With photos. Game starts at 7 p.m.

BKN—SUNS-KNICKS

The Phoenix Suns visit the New York Knicks. With photos. Game starts at 7:30 p.m.

FBC—SYRACUSE-OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

Syracuse has hired Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. SENT: 272 words.

— BKC—QUINNIPIAC-MANHATTAN: Quinnipiac plays Manhattan at Draddy Gymnasium. UPCOMING: 150 words, more on merit. Game starts at 7 p.m.

— FBC—NEBRASKA-DAWSON: Mike Dawson will return to Nebraska to coach outside linebackers after spending the 2019 season in the NFL.