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Supreme Court’s New Term: Wildfires & ‘Zombie Forests’ Oct 06, 2026

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The U.S. Supreme Court begins its fall term by considering an environmental suit against oil companies. Voice recordings show Cornell student “Jane Doe” confronting the man she accused of orchestrating a gang rape. And several polls show Democrats pulling even - or even ahead - in red states’ Senate races.

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Cornell’s ‘Defining Moment’ Oct 05, 2026

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Cornell University’s president issues a statement to students amid new revelations about what information prosecutors relied on when assessing the claims. Israeli and Emirati authorities describe what they knew about the Omani pilot suspected of trying to take down a FlyDubai flight. And Russia launches “anti-epidemic” measures after an unknown sickness near a lab specializing in plague.

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A Lethal Injection Failed to Kill Her. Twice. Oct 02, 2026

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A botched execution in Tennessee raises new questions about the effectiveness and morality of lethal injections. Israel claims the co-pilot who tried to take down a plane was motivated by a hatred for Jews. And fire departments are using new AI-powered tools to fight wildfires.

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How Passengers Rescued Their Own Plane Oct 01, 2026

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A FlyDubai pilot stabs his colleague and tries to take down a jetliner with more than 170 Israelis on board. As original documents about a rape allegation become public, Cornell agrees to an independent investigation. And today marks the beginning of new SNAP reforms that could affect how people get food assistance.

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After “AI Summit,” Will Tech CEOs Back Down? Sep 30, 2026

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In today's episode, tech CEOs convene at the White House for an “A.I. Summit.” Cornell reckons with elevated reports of sexual assault on its campus. And a hearing featuring former Special Counsel Jack Smith results in an embarrassing fact-check. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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DA Re-Opens Cornell Rape Case Sep 29, 2026

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In the face of growing public outcry, prosecutors in Ithaca, New York re-open a criminal inquiry into an alleged gang rape at Cornell University. Police in the U.K. release all five suspects who were arrested for an alleged bomb plot, citing lack of evidence. And in his first broadcast interview since being released from Russian custody, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich tells ABC’s George Stephanopoulos about his detention.

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The Alleged Terror Plot Near a UK Air Base Sep 28, 2026

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British police announce they’ve made arrests in a suspected terror plot near an air base that is used by U.S. troops. More young people are seeking assisted suicide in the face of severe mental health conditions. And stormwater breaches seawalls in New Jersey as a powerful nor’easter comes ashore.

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That’s What Xi Said: Trump’s China Summit Sep 25, 2026

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President Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, with artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and other topics on the agenda. A judge shows concern that his order to reinstate reporters at the White House could go unheeded. And the Navy Secretary reveals there were at least eight suicide attempts during a recent air carrier group deployment.

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Is Trump Losing His Grip on the GOP? Sep 24, 2026

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As new polling shows Americans’ deep skepticism of the conflict in Iran, Republican candidates are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump. The FBI investigates a potential hack. And Six Flags faces a growing number of lawsuits over alleged brain injuries from roller coaster riders.

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Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran Sep 23, 2026

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In the face of angry world leaders and worried Republicans, President Trump threatens Iran at the United Nations. Lindsay Clancy’s lawyers ask a judge to question the juror who refused to acquit her. And the “Looksmaxxer” known as Clavicular is charged with rape.

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