The growing Harvey Weinstein scandal is forcing Hollywood to take a hard look at itself. One of the industry’s major unions, the Writers Guild Of America East, said in a statement: “Sexual harassment and assault have long been hallmarks of the entertainment industry.” Many alleged victims are hopeful their stories will prompt dramatic change. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source

Oscar-winning actress Emma Thompson said Harvey Weinstein never assaulted her, but believes harassment of women in the industry is an epidemic. Meanwhile, movie star Kate Beckinsale went public with her own accusations against Weinstein. Jericka Duncan reports on latest on the allegations against the movie mogul. Source

A former member of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s inner circle is speaking out after nearly 30 women have come forward to say they were abused or harassed by Weinstein. He was one of Weinstein’s personal assistants in the 2000s. Bianna Golodryga reports. Source

Journalist Kim Masters has been covering Harvey Weinstein for two decades. She joins CBSN’s Elaine Quijano to discuss how the powerful man had managed to keep his behavior a secret — and what it will take for Hollywood to change. Source

Mr. Biden will speak in Lake Charles, Louisiana, near the Calcasieu River Bridge and then tour the Carrollton Water Plant in New Orleans. Source

President Trump pushed for his tax policy in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, amid recent feuds with people in his own party and attacks on the press. CBSN political contributor and TIME White House correspondent Zeke Miller joined CBSN to discuss the White House’s tax plan — and former President Obama’s re-entry into public politics. Source

At least 20 dead from California wildfires; Fruit company creates diet avocados Source

According to multiple reports, Israeli spies tipped off the NSA that Russia was spying on them, using antivirus software made by the Russian company Kaspersky Lab. Frank Cilluffo, Director of the Center for Cyber and Homeland Security at George Washington University and former senior homeland security official to former President George W. Bush, joins CBSN to discuss what these allegations mean. Source

Under growing pressure, Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., explained his decision to not prosecute Harvey Weinstein for alleged sexual assault. In 2015, model Ambra Battilana Gutierrez went to the NYPD after she claimed Weinstein groped her. Jericka Duncan has more. Source

Filmed in a car park in Detroit and aired during the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, superstar Eminem performed nearly a five minute freestyle rap in which he sharply criticized President Trump. The rapper finished with an ultimatum to his fans — either support him, or the president. Source