Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein considered himself such a big shot in Hollywood that he thought he could get away with treating aspiring actresses like "complete disposables," a prosecutor told a jury in closing arguments Friday at his New York City rape trial.

Joe Biden downplays New Hampshire amid last-minute scramble

MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his top backers are downplaying expectations on the eve of New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary, while his rivals for the nomination look to the Granite State for a new springboard.

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a 'tale,' not a case

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer told jurors Thursday that prosecutors in the rape case against him were acting like moviemakers, conjuring up a world "where women had no free will.”

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a 'tale,' not a case

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer told jurors Thursday that prosecutors in the rape case against him were acting like moviemakers, conjuring up a world "where women had no free will.”

Weinstein lawyer: Prosecutors have a 'tale,' not a case

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer told jurors Thursday that prosecutors in the rape case against him were acting like moviemakers, conjuring up a world "where women had no free will.”

Prosecutor: Weinstein saw victims as 'complete disposables'

NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein considered himself such a big shot in Hollywood that he thought he could get away with treating aspiring actresses like "complete disposables," a prosecutor told a jury in closing arguments Friday at his New York City rape trial.

Don't ask Tulsa's mayor about Trump rally plans

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For most mayors in deep-red states like Oklahoma, the prospect of hosting the first rally for President Donald Trump in months would be a delight. It would showcase the city on an international stage and draw revenue for local businesses that have been shuttered for months amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Human Rights Education Institute's MLK Gala is Tuesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort

Human Rights Education Institute's MLK Gala is Tuesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort

The Human Rights Education Institute will honor the legacy and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the MLK Gala at 6 p.m. Tuesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.

PHOTOS: Santa visits DeBorgia School

Santa thanked the West End Volunteer Fire Department for the ride to the DeBorgia School as the rain canceled his reindeer flight.

GALLERY: July 2026 in review

MOSES LAKE — As we wave goodbye to July, here are a few things that happened last month in the Columbia Basin.

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Under pressure, Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — In the face of mounting evidence, Iran on Saturday acknowledged that it shot down the Ukrainian jetliner by accident, killing all 176 people aboard. The admission by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard undermined the credibility of information provided by senior officials, who for three days had adamantly dismissed allegations of a missile strike as Western propaganda.

Warriors punch ticket to state

Wins over Curlew, Odessa start ACH off well in district play

COULEE CITY – No matter the outcome of Saturday’s district championship game against Northport, the Almira/Coulee-Hartline Warriors are on to state after defeating Curlew and Odessa in the first two rounds of the Northeast 1B district tournament on Thursday.

Leading ladies: Moses Lake Museum exhibit celebrates the Washington women who led the way

MOSES LAKE — Washington, and the women who blazed its trails, will go on display Friday at the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center.

ACH Legion opens with 3-1 mark at AA state tourney

SPOKANE VALLEY – The American Legion Baseball Washington AA State Championship began on Saturday, with Almira/Coulee-Hartline advancing on through their side of the bracket at University High School in Spokane Valley. “We haven’t proven anything – there's no reason to come into this state tournament being nervous, you just have to prove yourself every day,” Head Coach Mike Correia said.