CBS chief Moonves stepping down

CEO exits amid multiple allegations of sexual misconduct No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Monday, September 10  CBS’ SCANDAL CHIEF OUT Les Moonves, one of the most powerful men in media, is stepping down as chairman and CEO of CBS, the company said. Moonves’ departure comes after a new report of multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against the executive. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] TRUMP TWEET ‘NEARLY STARTED A WAR’ President Donald Trump drafted a tweet that almost led to war with North Korea, according to Bob Woodward. In his first TV interview to promote his new book on the Trump presidency, the veteran journalist also revealed how Trump’s aides worry he poses a daily threat to national security. “You look at the operation of this White House and you have to say, ‘Let’s hope to God we don’t have a crisis,’” Woodward told CBS. [HuffPost] TRUMP TRIES BACKING OUT OF STORMY LAWSUIT A lawyer for Trump filed a court document arguing that the hush-money agreement with adult film actress Stormy Daniels over an alleged affair is not valid and that Trump should be removed from a lawsuit. Why? According to Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti, the president is desperate to avoid a deposition. [HuffPost] SWEDEN HEADS FOR HUNG PARLIAMENT Sweden's general elections have resulted in deadlock after the two main centrist coalitions failed to win a majority. The country’s far-right populists made some gains, prompted by fears over immigration. [Reuters] OFFICER IN TEXAS NEIGHBOR SHOOTING ARRESTED Officer Amber Guyger, the police officer who shot and killed a man in his own apartment in Texas after apparently thinking she was in her own home, has been charged with manslaughter. [HuffPost] U.S. THREATENS INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT The U.S. is expected to threaten sanctions against judges at the International Criminal Court in The Hague if they proceed with an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Americans in Afghanistan. [Reuters]         DOLPHINS WIDE RECEIVERS TAKE A KNEE Colin Kaepernick praised Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson after the pair took a knee during the national anthem prior to their game against the Tennessee Titans. Trump later raged about NFL ratings on Twitter. [HuffPost] NEW YORK AG ELECTION IS BIG FOR DEMS This week’s election for the New York state attorney general has national implications for the future of the Democratic Party. We explain why. [HuffPost] STONE: SEND ‘HILLBILLY’ SESSIONS HOME Trump’s informal adviser Roger Stone called on the president to fire “insubordinate hillbilly” Attorney General Jeff Sessions and send the former Republican senator “back to Alabama.” [HuffPost] COLLINS RECEIVES 3,000 COAT HANGERS Abortion rights activists have sent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) some 3,000 coat hangers over the past few months — a reminder of what’s at stake if Trump’s Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh is confirmed. [HuffPost] NO ONE IS QUITTING IN PROTEST Public servants used to quit on principle. Now, they leak to Bob Woodward and write op-eds in The New York Times. The Atlantic looks at the lost art of resigning in protest. [The Atlantic] THE PLOT TO CROWN BORIS BuzzFeed looks at the plot by pro-Brexit Conservatives to oust British Prime Minister Theresa May and replace her with Boris Johnson. [BuzzFeed]       Cindy McCain was celebrated as an honorary captain for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday following the death of her husband, Sen. John McCain. How to get the best non-coffee caffeine fix. Jack Ma, the executive chairman of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, said he plans to step down in a year. It's 200 days until Brexit — so what exactly happens between now and then? Anthony Bourdain was honored with a posthumous Emmy for his work on the travel and food program “Parts Unknown.” Trump sent his thanks to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday after the country made changes to its military parade in Pyongyang. Tennis has seen some epic meltdowns — Serena Williams’ wasn’t one of them. The chairwoman of the Republican National Committee said she believes the party has a “50-50” shot to keep control of the House during this year’s midterm elections. After nearly two decades, a New York City subway station that was destroyed in the Sept. 11 attacks has reopened. Workers for U.S. Steel have voted to strike if they don’t get a piece of the windfall given to corporations in the form of tax cuts and protection from competition by Trump administration tariffs. Introducing Shauna Duggins — the first woman to win the Emmy for stunt coordination. Apple won its first ever Emmy Award for “Carpool Karaoke.” Olivia Newton-John has revealed she is again battling cancer, her third diagnosis in three decades. “The Nun” set a new franchise opening weekend record, taking $131 million globally. We met with “Halloween” director David Gordon Green to discuss bringing John Carpenter’s beloved movie back from the dead. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. 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