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Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., in March 2013. News broke Jan. 20 of his taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlement with a staff member. Now he has decided not to seek re-election in November.

Rep. Patrick Meehan, Reeling From 'Soul Mate' Scandal, Won't Run Again

10:36pm January 25, 2018

by Scott Detrow

The Pennsylvania Republican, facing a sexual harassment lawsuit, made a settlement with taxpayer funds. Two sources confirmed Thursday night that Meehan has decided not to seek re-election.

A woman takes part in a demonstration to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women in Rome in November.

World News

In Italy, #MeToo Falters Amid Public Scorn

6:58pm January 18, 2018

by Sylvia Poggioli

Italian actress Asia Argento was one of the first to go public with accusations against Harvey Weinstein. But in Italy, "the culture of support for women is nonexistent," says an Italian screenwriter.

Catherine Deneuve Apologizes To Sex Assault Victims After Controversial Letter

4:26pm January 15, 2018

by Amy Held

After the letter she signed sparked a backlash, the French actress said she needs to provide "clarification," and denounced the "conservatives, racists and traditionalists" who have supported her.

Survivors of sexual harassment, sexual assault and sexual abuse and their supporters protest during a #MeToo march in Los Angeles in November. Moira Donegan revealed herself as the creator of an anonymously sourced list of men who work in media and are ac

National

'I Started The Media Men List,' Reveals Woman Behind Viral Sexual Misconduct Document

3:21pm January 11, 2018

Writer Moira Donegan says she created the list of accused sexual harassers and assaulters "for women to share their stories of harassment and assault without being needlessly discredited or judged."

French President Emmanuel Macron kisses Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo at Paris' city hall after his inauguration last May. Another French female mayor told her local council members in December she would no longer greet them with the traditional two-cheek kiss

World News

In France, A Debate About Kissing A Traditional Custom Goodbye

3:47pm January 10, 2018

by Eleanor Beardsley

Mayor Aude Picard-Wolff told 73 municipal counselors she would no longer greet them with the customary two-cheek kiss, known as la bise, which she said wastes time and is unhygienic and sexist.

#MeToo Movement Has Gone Too Far, Catherine Deneuve Says

10:44am January 10, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

A debate is raging in France after prominent female actors and performers penned an open letter, saying the fallout from the Harvey Weinstein scandal was hurting innocent men.

Donald Trump waits to step onto the portico for his presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.

National

Some Of 2017's Biggest National Stories, In Pictures

3:28pm December 28, 2017

by Tanya Ballard Brown

As the year draws to a close and the news cycle continues to reset every day, let's pause and revisit some of the most important news events from 2017.

In the wake of the "Me Too" movement, more victims of sexual harassment and assault continue to come forward.

In The Wake Of #MeToo, More Victims Seek Help For Repressed Trauma

12:14pm December 27, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Some local rape crisis centers and national hotlines that help victims of sexual harassment and assault are reporting a flood of calls at what is usually a slower time of year.

Female Congressional Candidate Ends Run After She Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment

8:33pm December 15, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Retired business executive Andrea Ramsey had hoped to oust an incumbent Republican congressman in a Kansas district targeted by the Democrats.

PBS Host Tavis Smiley Suspended After Sexual Misconduct Investigation

10:46pm December 13, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Variety reports Smiley had sexual relationships with subordinates who were afraid their jobs were on the line. Smiley is the second PBS talk show host suspended in the wake of misconduct allegations.