Prosecutors are urging more women to come forward and accuse Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected billionaire financier charged with sexually abusing underage girls. The 66-year-old is charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty Monday in New York City, 11 years after accepting a secret plea bargain for similar charges in Florida. Mola Lenghi reports. Source
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Grandfather who dropped girl from cruise ship could face charges
The 1-year-old girl’s grandfather apparently lost his grip while holding her near a window on the ship Source
Accusers speak out after Jeffrey Epstein charged and jailed
Billionaire financier was charged Monday with sexually abusing dozens of underage girls Source
U.K. PM May stands by ambassador after leaked cables bash Trump
The cables revealed Sir. Kim Darroch’s opinion that the Trump administration is “dysfunctional,” “clumsy” and “inept” Source
China separating Muslim children from families
Muslim children are being separated from their families in China. They are being held in boarding schools while their parents are detained in internment camps. BBC’s John Sudworth takes a closer look. Source
Trump’s threats of ICE raids keep immigrants on edge
“I’m scared to go outside,” one Guatemalan mother said. “If they take my kids away from me, what’s going to happen to them?” Source
Barr says he sees legal way to add citizenship question to census
Path being sought despite Supreme Court ruling at least temporarily blocking it; Trump may just tell Commerce Dept. to add it, AP source says Source
American scientist’s body reportedly found in Greece
Suzanne Eaton was last seen a week ago, when colleagues said she went for a run on the Greek island of Crete Source
U.S. draws China’s ire with proposed $2.2B arms sale to Taiwan
Beijing claims Taiwan as its territory, and has been making more overt military threats and trying to isolate the tiny, self-ruled island Source
Activists: Hong Kong leader dubbing disputed bill “dead” falls short
Opposition groups want Carrie Lam to totally withdraw extradition measure that’s sparked massive protests – and they plan more demonstrations Source