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Britain OKS Weinstein charges:

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British prosecutors authorized charges Wednesday against former film producer Harvey Weinstein for indecent assault allegations stemming from 1996. The two charges were authorized following a review of evidence in a Metropolitan Police investigation, according to a news release from the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime Division. Weinstein is in prison in New York awaiting trial for sexual assault charges.

Megachurch leader facing sexual abuse sentencing:

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The leader of a Mexican megachurch faced more than 16 years in a California prison when sentenced Wednesday for sexually abusing three girls who were followers. Naasón Joaquín García, 53, who is considered the“apostle”of Jesus Christ by his 5 million worldwide followers, had vigorously fought charges that included child rape, until abruptly accepting a plea deal on the eve of trial.

Spirit puts brakes on Frontier

3 bid: Spirit Airlines, the target of a budget airline bidding war, is postponing a Friday shareholder vote to June 30 on whether to accept one of those buyout offers after a flurry of counterproposals from Frontier Airlines and Jetblue. The decision to postpone a vote comes two days after Jetblue improved its offer.

National parks target plastic:

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The Interior Department said Wednesday it will phase out sales of plastic water bottles and other single-use products at national parks and on other public lands over the next decade, targeting a major source of U.S. pollution.

Florida citrus growerwins against state:

5 judgment The owner of a commercial nursery has won a $1.2 million judgment against the Florida Department of Agriculture in the latest verdict against the state agency for destroying citrus trees in the 2000s during an attempt to stop the spread of costly tree diseases.