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Cornell Lawsuit Raises Questions About Campus Sexual Assault Protections
Attorney Baine Kerr explains universities' responsibilities when students report sexual assault, even when prosecutors do not bring charges.
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Coast Guard searches for missing medical jet carrying 6 people
A medical jet carrying six people disappeared after descending at least 9,000 feet in two minutes and flying level for several more minutes.
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Elon Musk Joins Pentagon Advisory Board, Renewing Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
SpaceX founder Elon Musk joins other defense executives on a Pentagon advisory board as his company holds billions of dollars in military contracts.
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Trump Urges Republicans to Vote by Mail in Midterms Despite Criticism
President Trump is encouraging Republicans to vote by mail in the midterms despite his repeated, baseless attacks on the practice.
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Nicole Linton Convicted of Six Murder Counts in Fatal Los Angeles Crash
Former nurse Nicole Linton was convicted of six counts of second-degree murder in a 2022 Los Angeles crash at 130 mph.
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Florida Jury Acquits Ex-Deputy Eddie Duran in Roger Fortson’s Fatal Shooting
A Florida jury acquitted former deputy Eddie Duran in the fatal shooting of airman Roger Fortson at his Fort Walton Beach home.
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Angela Paxton Urges Texans to Vote for Ken Paxton Amid Divorce
In a new ad, Angela Paxton encourages Texans to support Ken Paxton as she divorces him, emphasizing the team over individuals.
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Justice Alito Says He Weighs Retirement Each Year as Midterms Approach
Alito, 76, told CBS News he chose not to retire last term and could face pressure if Democrats win the Senate in November.
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Coast Guard searches for missing air ambulance off Massachusetts coast
An air ambulance carrying six people lost contact with the FAA early Saturday while flying from Bermuda to Boston on a medical evacuation.
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Tennessee prison chief to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Tennessee's governor says the prison chief will resign after Christa Pike survived two lethal injections and was hospitalised in critical condition.
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Medical plane carrying 6 missing off Massachusetts coast
A medical aircraft with six people aboard is missing off Massachusetts after losing contact with flight controllers following a sharp altitude drop.
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Tennessee Commissioner Frank Strada Resigns After Failed Christa Pike Execution
Frank Strada resigned as an independent review begins into the failed execution of Christa Pike, who was left unconscious and hospitalized.
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Tennessee Prison Commissioner Frank Strada Resigns After Failed Execution
Frank Strada resigned days after a failed execution left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, as an independent review begins.
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U.S. Hiring Falls Short of Expectations as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
Economist Betsey Stevenson discusses the gender gap in recent hiring reports as U.S. job growth misses expectations and unemployment rises.
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U.S. Hiring Misses Expectations as Unemployment Rises to 4.2%
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with economist Betsey Stevenson about the gender gap in hiring as U.S. job growth falls short of expectations.
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Medical Plane With 6 Aboard Missing on Bermuda-to-Boston Flight
A search was underway Saturday off Nantucket after a medical plane carrying six people lost contact on a flight from Bermuda to Boston.
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NPR opinion: Senate hearing highlights confusion over Hawks and Hawkeyes
An NPR opinion piece highlights confusion between two basketball teams during a Senate hearing this week.
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Philadelphia’s Academy of Natural Sciences Closes Amid Fight to Save It
The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia closed this week, just shy of its 200th birthday, amid efforts to save the museum.
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Supreme Court Opens Term With Major Religion, Guns and Climate Cases
The Supreme Court begins its term Monday with major cases on religion, guns and climate change, alongside continuing emergency docket activity.
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Former Foster Youth With Disabilities Share Their Experiences
Former foster youth with disabilities describe how they navigated foster care and the ways the system failed them.
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Psychologist Offers Tips to Ease Performance Anxiety Before High-Stakes Events
Psychologist Cindra Kamphoff shares creative ways to manage nerves and build confidence before a race, job interview or other high-pressure moment.
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Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner Faces Criticism in Two Court Opinions
Two sharply critical court opinions have put Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in a potentially precarious position.
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U.S.-Russia Ukraine Talks Include Oil Deal Linked to Trump Allies
Putin raised a Russian energy asset sale with Trump’s envoys during Ukraine talks, prompting questions about potential conflicts of interest.
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Talarico Fuels Texas Democrats’ Hopes of a Statewide Breakthrough
Texas Democrats see renewed hope in Talarico as they look to end a drought of more than three decades in top-of-the-ballot races.
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Democrats Show Strength in Senate Races in Five Republican States, Polls Find
New New York Times/Siena polls show Democrats performing strongly in five reliably Republican states as they seek control of the Senate.
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Failed Christa Pike Execution in Tennessee Highlights U.S. System’s Flaws
Christa Pike was left near death after a failed execution in Tennessee, the latest execution-chamber error described by The New York Times.
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Cornell Rape Lawsuit Renews Anger Over Campus Sexual Assault Cases
A lawsuit alleging rape at Cornell has prompted women to share accounts of sexual violence on college campuses.
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Salazar Ad Criticizing Trump Puts Spotlight on South Florida House Race
Republican María Elvira Salazar’s ad criticizing the Trump administration may have unsettled her party and raised her Democratic opponent’s profile.
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Christa Pike Execution Attempt Fails After Legal Team’s Warnings
Christa Pike was left near death after a failed execution attempt Wednesday, following repeated warnings from her lawyers, The New York Times reported.
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Russian Energy Asset Proposal Links Trump Foreign Policy and Business Interests
A proposal would seek closer Kremlin ties through purchases of Russian energy assets, according to The New York Times.
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