Antonio Banderas, Lupita Nyong’o, Joe Pesci and Laura Dern earn acting honors from critics group. Source
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Steve Chabot warns against a “party-line impeachment”
Congressman Steve Chabot argued against a “party-line impeachment” during the House Judiciary Committee’s impeachment hearing on Wednesday. “‘We must not overturn an election and impeach a president without an overwhelming consensus of the American people,'” the Republican from Ohio said, quoting the committee’s Democratic chairman, Jerry Nadler, during the impeachment of President Clinton. “… Well, what you said should never happen … is exactly what you’re doing now.” Source
American women are working more but “overwork” is holding them back
But disparities still exist between men and women — dads work more hours than men who aren’t fathers. Mothers, however, work fewer hours than women who don’t have kids. Source
Karlan says Trump is not a king because of the Constitution
Pamela Karlan of Stanford Law School explained what makes President Trump different from a king during her testimony in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee asked Karlan what characteristics of kings influenced the Founding Fathers in shaping the Constitution. “Kings could do no wrong because the king’s word was law,” Karlan told the Democrat from Texas. “And, contrary to what President Trump has said, Article 2 does not give him the power to do anything he wants.” She added an example: “While the president can name his son Barron, he can’t actually make him a baron.” Source
Sneak peek: The Case Against Enrico Forti
A former TV producer and windsurfing champion says he’s in prison for a murder he didn’t commit — the only physical evidence against him: a teaspoon of sand. “48 Hours” correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates Saturday, December 7 at 9/8c on CBS. Source
George Zimmerman suing Trayvon Martin’s family for $100 million
Zimmerman, the Florida man acquitted in Martin’s 2012 shooting death, claims that the case relied on false evidence and “malicious prosecution.” Source
Peloton stands by ad despite accusations of sexism
After uproar, exercise bike maker says TV spot is meant to “celebrate that fitness and wellness journey.” Source
Day 6, Part 8: Collins and Republican counsel question witnesses
Congressman Doug Collins, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, and Republican counsel Paul Taylor questioned constitutional law experts Wednesday in the impeachment inquiry. Watch this portion of the witnesses’ testimony. Source
Bankruptcy judge mulls $1.3M bonus for opioid company CEO
Many state attorneys general contend the drug company executive bears some responsibility for deadly epidemic. Source
Nearly 700,000 Americans could lose food stamps under Trump plan
Critics say new rules that stiffen work requirements for federal nutrition aid will hurt the poor. Source