![US Supreme Court nixes bid to reinstate Bill Cosby's conviction US Supreme Court nixes bid to reinstate Bill Cosby's conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/41646715167_BillCosby.jpg)
US Supreme Court nixes bid to reinstate Bill Cosby's conviction
Cosby avoided renewed legal jeopardy on Monday when the US Supreme Court declined to hear a bid by prosecutors to undo last year's ruling.
Tue Mar 08 2022
![Bill Cosby release sparks worries it will set back #MeToo progress Bill Cosby release sparks worries it will set back #MeToo progress](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/71625191531_COSBY.jpg)
Bill Cosby release sparks worries it will set back #MeToo progress
Concern among women's advocates that it will erode recent gains in Hollywood and beyond to hold men accountable for harassment and abuse.
Fri Jul 02 2021
![Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears appeal of Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears appeal of Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61606876367_HARRISBURG.jpg)
Pennsylvania Supreme Court hears appeal of Bill Cosby's 2018 sexual assault conviction
The hearing on Tuesday took place about a year after a lower appellate court rejected a petition by Cosby to have his conviction overturned.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![Bill Cosby to be retried on sex assault charges in November - judge Bill Cosby to be retried on sex assault charges in November - judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497666165_ActorandcomedianB.jpg)
Bill Cosby to be retried on sex assault charges in November - judge
He is accused of the sexual assault of Temple University administrator Andrea Constand in his Philadelphia-area home in 2004.
Fri Jul 07 2017
![Cosby says has no plans for 'sexual assault tour' Cosby says has no plans for 'sexual assault tour'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51498615471_ActorandcomedianB.jpg)
Cosby says has no plans for 'sexual assault tour'
Prosecutors in Pennsylvania plan to retry Cosby on charges that he sexually assaulted Andrea Constand at his Philadelphia-area home in 2004.
Wed Jun 28 2017
![Cosby deadlock makes task of finding second jury even more difficult Cosby deadlock makes task of finding second jury even more difficult](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71445310730_BillCosby.jpg)
Cosby deadlock makes task of finding second jury even more difficult
The judge will consider whether to release the jurors' names at a hearing on Tuesday.
Tue Jun 20 2017
![What's next for the Bill Cosby sex-assault case? What's next for the Bill Cosby sex-assault case?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495467481_BillCosby.jpg)
What's next for the Bill Cosby sex-assault case?
A retrial is expected to bear many similarities to the first trial, but there might be key differences that could affect the outcome.
Mon Jun 19 2017
![Camille Cosby lashes out after mistrial is declared in husband's sexual assault case Camille Cosby lashes out after mistrial is declared in husband's sexual assault case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497773147_CamilleCosbyBill.jpg)
Camille Cosby lashes out after mistrial is declared in husband's sexual assault case
"How do I describe the district attorney? Heinously and exploitatively ambitious. How do I describe the judge? Overtly arrogant in collaborating with the district attorney," said the statement.
Sun Jun 18 2017
![Cosby lawyers demand mistrial, judge says jury can keep working Cosby lawyers demand mistrial, judge says jury can keep working](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497666165_ActorandcomedianB.jpg)
Cosby lawyers demand mistrial, judge says jury can keep working
Lawyers for Bill Cosby demanded that a judge declare a mistrial in the entertainer's sexual assault case on Friday.
Sat Jun 17 2017
![Prosecutors seek to use Cosby's words against him at sex assault trial Prosecutors seek to use Cosby's words against him at sex assault trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41496995612_AndreaConstand.jpg)
Prosecutors seek to use Cosby's words against him at sex assault trial
The introduction of Cosby's own statements on the trial's fourth day marked a new phase of the case after days of testimony from two of his accusers.
Fri Jun 09 2017
![Cosby said pill would 'relax' her, alleged sex victim testifies Cosby said pill would 'relax' her, alleged sex victim testifies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/81495467481_BillCosby.jpg)
Cosby said pill would 'relax' her, alleged sex victim testifies
The first witness to testify in Bill Cosby's sexual assault trial said on Monday that the comedian had drugged her before sexually abusing her in 1998.
Mon Jun 05 2017
![Bill Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed Bill Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81454462760_BillCosby.jpg)
Bill Cosby loses latest effort to have sex assault case dismissed
A Pennsylvania judge on Wednesday rejected comedian Bill Cosby's latest bid seeking the dismissal of criminal charges that he sexually assaulted a woman at his home in 2004.
Thu Nov 17 2016
![Bill Cosby's sex assault trial set for June; may include testimony from 13 women Bill Cosby's sex assault trial set for June; may include testimony from 13 women](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/81454462760_BillCosby.jpg)
Bill Cosby's sex assault trial set for June; may include testimony from 13 women
Prosecutors in the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby said they will ask the judge to allow testimony from 13 women who have accused Cosby of sexual abuse.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![Bill Cosby effort to reseal case files rejected by US appeals court Bill Cosby effort to reseal case files rejected by US appeals court](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41471338270_BillCosby.jpg)
Bill Cosby effort to reseal case files rejected by US appeals court
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected an effort by the comedian Bill Cosby to reseal court documents that helped support a ream of recent sexual assault cases against him.
Tue Aug 16 2016
![Two more women allege assaults by Bill Cosby; total now 60 Two more women allege assaults by Bill Cosby; total now 60](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/71443668224_BillCosby.jpg)
Two more women allege assaults by Bill Cosby; total now 60
The newly surfaced accusations come from a woman known in the 2005 civil suit as Jane Doe No. 6, according to sources.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
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Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025