Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault that took place at a fraternity house near the University of Chicago campus. The investigation is ongoing as authorities gather more information.
Key Facts
The alleged sexual assault happened off the University of Chicago campus.
The location is a fraternity house near the university.
Police are actively looking into the reported incident.
The case was recently reported to the police.
No further details about the victim or suspect have been released at this time.
The investigation aims to find evidence and understand what happened.
The report comes as part of local Chicago news coverage.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Police in Orlando solved a 15-year-old missing person case. The woman disappeared shortly after she and her ex-fiancé appeared together on the TV show "The People's Court," and now the ex-fiancé has been arrested.
Key Facts
The case is nearly 15 years old and had been unsolved until now.
The missing woman had appeared on "The People's Court" with her then-fiancé.
The woman disappeared soon after the TV appearance.
Orlando police have arrested the woman's ex-fiancé in connection with her disappearance.
The arrest marks a significant break in this cold case.
"The People's Court" is a televised court show where small claims cases are settled.
No further details about the investigation or charges were provided in the article.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Trump said inflation is low even though a recent report showed prices increased by 3.7%. The rise in inflation was mainly due to a sharp 9% increase in gas prices in September.
Key Facts
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 3.7%, showing higher inflation.
Gas prices increased 9% in one month, driving much of the inflation rise.
President Trump focused on positive points despite the higher inflation numbers.
The report reflects price increases during September 2024.
Inflation measures how much prices for everyday goods and services go up.
The higher inflation report comes as the U.S. approaches midterm elections.
Inflation affects how much people pay for things like food, gas, and housing.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Sean Gardner, a youth gymnastics coach, was sentenced to 90 years in prison for secretly recording young female gymnasts in a bathroom in Mississippi. The videos showed at least 10 minors undressing, and the case raised concerns about whether gymnastics authorities acted quickly to protect athletes from abuse.
Key Facts
Sean Gardner was sentenced to 90 years, serving 30 years for each of three child pornography charges.
Gardner placed a hidden camera in a gym bathroom from December 2017 to April 2018.
Investigators found about 50 videos and 400 photos of minors from Gardner’s home.
Gardner coached at gyms in Mississippi and Iowa, including Chow's Gymnastics, known for training Olympic athletes.
Several former students have accused Gardner of sexual abuse and inappropriate behavior.
USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Center for SafeSport were reportedly warned about Gardner’s behavior in 2017 but took little action for years.
SafeSport suspended Gardner in 2022 after abuse allegations and he was fired from Chow’s gym.
Some coaches knew about Gardner’s misconduct but did not report it as required.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The 911 call about actress Hayden Panettiere’s overdose has been released, showing efforts by emergency responders to save her life. She died nearly two months ago from a drug overdose.
Key Facts
Hayden Panettiere, an actress, died from a drug overdose about two months ago.
CBS News released the 911 call related to her emergency.
The call includes attempts by responders to perform CPR on her.
The release provides insight into the efforts made to help her.
The article focuses on the emergency response, not on other news items briefly mentioned.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Iowa Senate candidates Josh Turek (Democrat) and Ashley Hinson (Republican) held a debate as their race is very close ahead of the midterm elections. The debate covered key issues important to voters and took place during a competitive campaign.
Key Facts
Josh Turek is the Democratic candidate for the Iowa Senate seat.
Ashley Hinson is the Republican candidate for the same seat.
Their race is extremely close, described as a "razor-thin" contest.
They participated in a debate to share their views and challenge each other’s positions.
The debate was covered by CBS News and highlighted as part of the midterm election coverage.
Midterm elections are happening soon, making this race important for control of the Senate.
Other topics around this time include inflation, national security threats, and political rallies.
President Donald Trump is also active during the midterm campaign season, holding rallies to support candidates.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign removed a man with a serious criminal record, Vernon Edwards, from a political ad after learning about his background. Edwards appeared in footage with his wife discussing concerns about high property taxes in Ohio, but the campaign said they were unaware of his criminal history when they made the ad.
Key Facts
Vernon Edwards appeared in a campaign ad for Vivek Ramaswamy, who is running for Ohio governor.
Edwards has a lifetime registration as a sex offender, confirmed by court records and sheriff’s office listings.
The ad focused on Edwards’ wife, Patty, discussing fears about rising property taxes threatening their home and farm.
The campaign said they did not know about Edwards’ criminal background when producing the ad.
After the information came out, Edwards was removed from the ad and a social media video featuring him was also taken down.
The controversy raised questions about the campaign’s process for checking backgrounds before using people in ads.
The opposing candidate, Democratic Dr. Amy Acton, criticized Ramaswamy’s campaign for poor judgment and called Edwards’ presence in the ad disqualifying.
Patty Edwards said she was approached to participate in the ad and defended her involvement separate from her husband.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted at an off-campus fraternity house near the University of Chicago. The police have identified a person of interest who is not a student and has been banned from campus, but no arrests have been made yet.
Key Facts
The assault reportedly happened around 1:50 a.m. Sunday at the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house near the University of Chicago.
The woman said she was “not fully conscious” and found partially undressed in a bathroom with a man.
A person of interest has been identified and banned from campus; this individual is not a student.
Police are still investigating, and no one is currently in custody.
The fraternity said its members did not participate or know about the assault and helped the victim by giving her food, water, and a shirt.
This incident follows recent sexual assault allegations at other universities, including Cornell and the University of Arizona.
Both Cornell and the University of Arizona have taken steps to limit fraternity activities due to safety concerns.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Cornell University’s faculty held a private meeting to discuss their confidence in the school’s leadership over handling sexual assault complaints. The university is conducting an independent review led by Sally Yates, and the president, Michael Kotlikoff, announced new changes including help from New York State Police to investigate allegations.
Key Facts
Faculty met to consider a no-confidence vote in Cornell’s administration over sexual assault handling.
The meeting was closed to reporters, but a news reporter got a secret video of it.
President Michael Kotlikoff said the external review has a broad mandate but he does not control it.
The independent review is led by former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates.
Kotlikoff announced a partnership with New York State Police for outside experts to investigate.
Faculty expressed concern about restrictions on academic freedom and student speech since 2023.
Seven men accused in a 2024 sexual assault case denied the allegations.
Another faculty meeting is scheduled for October 28, after which a vote on no confidence will take place.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Some Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives who usually face easy reelection battles are now dealing with tougher campaigns as Democrats target districts that have been solidly Republican for a long time. This change is due to voter frustration about issues like prices, corruption, and the war in Iran, leading Democrats to believe they have a chance to win in these traditionally safe areas.
Key Facts
Republicans like Reps. John McGuire (Virginia) and Lauren Boebert (Colorado) face stronger challenges despite previous easy wins.
These districts have not elected Democrats for many years or even decades.
Some Republicans are running attack ads against their Democratic challengers, a sign of tougher races.
Democrats report increased voter frustration with current political leaders and issues like inflation and the war in Iran.
Democratic candidates such as Callie Barr and Richard Ojeda observe a growing desire for political change among voters.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has listed several formerly safe Republican districts as competitive but has not yet spent money on them.
Some smaller progressive groups are starting to fund campaigns in these districts.
Political experts note this election cycle sees unusual weakness for Republicans in traditionally safe areas, different from past elections.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Republican leaders are preparing for a possible leadership fight if they lose control of the House in the upcoming election. Speaker Mike Johnson has suggested he might stay in a leadership role even if the GOP becomes the minority, which could lead to a three-way contest with other Republicans like Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan.
Key Facts
Speaker Mike Johnson said he expects colleagues might want him to lead the party even if Republicans lose the House majority.
Steve Scalise is seen as a leading candidate for GOP leader but is focused on winning the election.
Jim Jordan is rumored to be preparing to run for leader because he did not seek a waiver to keep his current committee role.
Some Republicans think Johnson should step aside if the party loses the majority, while others support him staying.
A three-way leadership contest could split votes, possibly helping Jim Jordan.
Majority Whip Tom Emmer plans to stay in his current position and not run for higher leadership.
Party leaders are elected by secret ballot within the party rather than a public vote in the House.
Some Republicans are frustrated by leadership fights before the election, urging focus on winning November.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A patient at a Sydney hospital was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly poured petrol on three patients and set one on fire. Hospital staff quickly put out the fire, and the injured patients suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition.
Key Facts
The incident took place at Prince of Wales Hospital in Randwick, Sydney.
Raymond James Dungay, 48, was charged with two counts of attempted murder and other offenses.
Three patients, aged 54, 63, and 64, were attacked with petrol (a flammable liquid).
One patient caught fire but the flames were quickly put out by hospital staff.
The patients had minor burns or injuries and are currently stable.
Police and hospital staff responded promptly to the situation.
The health district is supporting affected patients and staff and confirmed there is no ongoing risk.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park called the incident serious and said he asked for a review alongside the police investigation.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Lawyers for Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve board, said that President Donald Trump’s investigation committee is clearly biased against her. They criticized the committee for not sharing all evidence clearly and for having unclear rules about new allegations.
Key Facts
Lisa Cook is a member of the Federal Reserve board of governors.
President Trump’s investigation committee is looking into her.
Cook’s lawyers say the committee is biased against her.
They say the committee has not clearly shared all evidence.
The lawyers say the committee’s process is unclear and unfair.
They mention unspecified new allegations and unclear timing for sharing evidence.
The lawyers want a fair and transparent process.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Republican Rep. Nick Begich and independent Bill Hill will have a debate for Alaska's at-large U.S. House seat on Wednesday night. Both candidates met the minimum vote needed to participate, and Begich is running for his second term.
Key Facts
The debate will take place at 11 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Wednesday.
It is for Alaska’s single U.S. House seat, which covers the whole state (at-large).
Nick Begich is the current Republican representative seeking re-election.
Bill Hill is running as an independent challenger.
Both candidates passed the 5% primary vote needed to join the debate.
The political rating group Cook Political Report calls this race "Likely Republican."
The debate is hosted by Alaska Public Media, Alaska’s News Source, and KTOO.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump told a crowd at a rally in Arizona that people who leak government information should be shot. The comment was made while he spoke to his supporters shortly before the midterm elections.
Key Facts
President Trump made the statement about "leakers" during a rally in Arizona.
He said leakers should face the death penalty by being "shot."
The rally took place on a Wednesday, close to the midterm elections.
The news was reported by CBS News.
The statement was part of a public speech to supporters, not a formal policy announcement.
The comment relates to concerns about leaks of government information.
President Trump is the current U.S. President, elected for a second term in 2024.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Two people were reportedly in the back of an ICE vehicle when an ICE agent struck Miguel Parra-Hernandez during a pursuit in Houston. The local District Attorney is seeking to interview those two witnesses to investigate the incident further.
Key Facts
The incident happened at a strip mall near Houston during an immigration enforcement operation.
Miguel Parra-Hernandez was struck by an ICE agent's vehicle after running from an SUV that was pursuing another man.
Two unidentified men were in the back seat of the ICE vehicle when the incident occurred.
The Harris County District Attorney's Office wants to interview these two witnesses but they have been moved to a federal detention center.
ICE said the agent was chasing Jose Mendoza-Cervantes, who had a criminal record and a removal order.
Mendoza-Cervantes and Parra-Hernandez fled on foot after getting out of a vehicle.
The DA has interviewed Parra-Hernandez in the hospital, where he is stable and has not been charged.
The DA may charge the ICE agent with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon based on collected evidence.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Maryland Republican Representative Andy Harris told a reporter she could face criminal charges if she recorded him during a public event. Harris cited Maryland's two-party consent law but the situation involved a public forum where recording is generally allowed without permission.
Key Facts
Rep. Andy Harris confronted reporter Cat Murphy after a debate in Cambridge, Maryland.
Harris said Murphy did not have permission to record him and threatened legal action.
Maryland’s two-party consent law requires both parties to agree before recording private conversations.
Public events with journalists usually do not require consent for recording.
At least eight journalists were recording Harris during the interaction.
Harris called for law enforcement to intervene and take the reporter’s camera.
Murphy said the debate was a public forum and did not require special press registration.
Harris is running for his ninth term in the House of Representatives and is also a trained anesthesiologist.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Since becoming mayor in 2023, Denver's Mike Johnston has helped reduce the number of people living without shelter by 64%. This decrease is faster than the rate seen in the rest of the country.
Key Facts
Mike Johnston became mayor of Denver in 2023.
Under his leadership, unsheltered homelessness in Denver fell by 64%.
Denver’s rate of decrease is higher than the national average.
Johnston explained his approach during an interview on "The Takeout."
The article highlights Denver’s homelessness issue compared to national trends.
No detailed strategies from the administration are listed in the article excerpt.
The focus is on local government efforts and their results.
The information was shared in a CBS News broadcast.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
People across the United States are opposing the fast growth of data centres, which are large buildings that store computer power for internet and AI activities. This public concern has pushed politicians, including a US senator and members of both parties, to start working on new laws to control data centre expansion.
Key Facts
Data centres are large buildings full of computer chips that help run the internet and AI technologies.
Around 3,000 data centres currently operate in the US, with numbers expected to double soon.
These centres use a lot of energy, sometimes relying on diesel-powered generators, which worries local communities.
Local rules usually control data centre construction, limiting federal lawmakers' direct influence.
A growing public backlash has made data centre expansion a political issue across states like Indiana, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Oregon.
Both Democrats and Republicans are responding to this issue, but President Trump supports unrestricted AI and data centre growth.
Residents are concerned about noise, environmental impact, and the speed of data centre approvals.
Community groups opposing data centres have more than doubled in the first months of this year.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
