Jane Doe's lawyer said she could not agree to sex because she was very drunk the night she was allegedly raped at a Cornell University fraternity in October 2024. This statement is part of an ongoing investigation into the case.
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The alleged rape happened at a fraternity house at Cornell University.
The incident occurred in October 2024.
Jane Doe's lawyer says she was "completely, grossly intoxicated."
The lawyer claims this intoxication made her unable to give consent.
The case is under investigation by local authorities.
The article mentions that the district attorney was removed from the case.
The situation has raised questions about Title IX, a law that deals with sexual discrimination and harassment in education.
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Police released bodycam footage showing the arrest of Luigi Mangione at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s. Mangione is connected to the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and faces murder charges in New York.
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Luigi Mangione was arrested on December 9, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
He is linked to the shooting death of Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare, in Manhattan.
Police bodycam videos show officers identifying and arresting Mangione.
Officers found a gun cartridge in Mangione’s belongings during the arrest.
Brian Thompson was shot five days before Mangione’s arrest, while walking to a hotel for a company conference.
The videos were made public after a Manhattan judge unsealed them following a request from CNN.
Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in August 2024 and faces life in prison.
Murder charges against Mangione in New York state court are postponed as his lawyers seek to dismiss the case.
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House Democrats have proposed major changes to Medicare if they win the midterm elections. Their plan includes expanding Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services, lowering the eligibility age, and introducing other health care reforms.
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More than 68 million Americans are currently enrolled in Medicare.
Many Medicare beneficiaries do not have coverage for dental care, hearing aids, or vision services.
Democrats want to add these services to traditional Medicare to improve health outcomes and reduce costs.
The proposal also includes lowering the age when people can start Medicare.
Democrats aim to expand Medicare coverage for long-term home care.
They want to reduce prescription drug costs and limit pharmacy benefit managers’ influence.
The plan suggests banning insurers from using artificial intelligence to decide coverage.
Medicare for All is supported by some Democrats but is not the main focus of this proposal.
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A store clerk and his son in Mississippi have been charged with selling illegal kratom products while federal authorities investigate the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Kratom, an herbal substance, is legal federally but some forms and derivatives are banned or regulated due to health risks and possible links to overdose deaths.
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Two University of Mississippi students died in September; their deaths are under investigation for possible drug overdose.
A drug task force found kratom derivatives while investigating the deaths.
The clerk, Yahya Mosleh, 51, and his 18-year-old son were arrested for selling kratom-based pills.
The elder Mosleh warned an informant that people were dying from the kratom pills he sold.
Toxicology reports for the students are being fast-tracked by Mississippi state agencies.
Kratom comes from a Southeast Asian tree and acts as a stimulant or sedative depending on the dose.
Some states and cities ban or regulate kratom, while it remains legal at the federal level.
In August, the DEA banned three kratom-related compounds, one of which was found in products from the Moslehs' store and the students’ rooms.
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The new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 gifted to the U.S. by Qatar, is currently undergoing interior cosmetic upgrades. President Donald Trump said the plane will be modified for increased security and improved features over about 60 days, but officials have not confirmed the security upgrades or exact timeline.
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Qatar gifted the U.S. a Boeing 747-8 plane valued at $400 million to serve as the new Air Force One.
President Trump described the plane as "the world's most luxurious plane."
The plane is undergoing cosmetic upgrades to improve its interior.
Trump said the plane will be "maxed out" with enhanced security and engine upgrades during a 60-day process starting in October.
Officials have not confirmed if security upgrades are included or when the plane will return to service.
The plane was first unveiled in June 2026 but its exact service start date is unclear.
The plane has carried President Trump on some international flights, including to Ireland and North Carolina.
The president continues to use the older Air Force One for recent domestic trips.
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Utah’s Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democrat Kent Udell will debate on Friday for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The race is for Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, a large area covering southern and eastern Utah, including Provo and St. George.
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Celeste Maloy has been a U.S. House member since 2023, previously representing Utah’s 2nd District.
Maloy is now running in the 3rd District due to changes in district borders (redistricting).
Maloy won the Republican primary after defeating Phil Lyman.
Kent Udell is a retired mechanical engineering professor who ran without opposition in the Democratic primary.
The debate will take place Friday at 8 p.m. EDT in St. George, Utah.
The 3rd District includes cities like Provo and St. George.
The Cook Political Report rates the race as “Solid Republican,” meaning the Republican candidate is expected to likely win.
The debate is broadcast live by the Utah Debate Commission and PBS Utah.
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President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Alabama to support Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections. He will appear with Senator Tommy Tuberville and other GOP candidates to encourage voter turnout in the state.
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President Trump is campaigning in Alabama during a busy period before the midterm elections.
He will rally with Senator Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor of Alabama.
The event aims to increase enthusiasm among Republican voters.
The rally is part of a wider campaign effort focused on states that favored Republicans, called "red states."
The midterm elections are about one month away.
The Republican Party faces challenges in maintaining or gaining seats in this election cycle.
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Police body camera footage shows the arrest and search of Luigi Mangione at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on December 9, 2024. During the arrest, officers found a weapon in his backpack.
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The incident took place at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
The date of the arrest was December 9, 2024.
Police used body cameras that recorded the arrest and search.
Luigi Mangione was the person arrested.
Officers found a weapon in Mangione’s backpack during the arrest.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will start a new term with cases on important topics like climate change, gun rights, immigration, and religious freedom. They plan to hear 30 cases after a busy summer.
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The Supreme Court begins its new session on Monday.
The court will hear cases about climate change.
Gun rights cases are also on the agenda.
Immigration issues will be part of the cases reviewed.
Religious liberty will be discussed in some cases.
The court has agreed to hear a total of 30 cases this term.
The summer before the term was very active for the court.
Amy Howe, a Supreme Court analyst, commented that the court did not have much of a break.
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Cornell University is investigating an alleged gang rape that happened in 2024 through a Title IX process. Title IX investigations look into claims of discrimination and sexual misconduct in schools.
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The incident involves an alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
The investigation is being conducted under Title IX, a federal law protecting against sex discrimination in education.
Susanna Murphy, an expert in Title IX investigations, explained how these probes operate.
Title IX investigations aim to ensure fairness and protect students' rights.
The case has raised questions about how Title IX investigations are handled in universities.
A district attorney was removed from the Cornell rape case, showing ongoing legal actions.
The investigation took place in 2024.
The news was reported by CBS News with additional coverage on related topics.
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Former Florida Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for secretly working on a large lobbying campaign for the Venezuelan government during President Trump's first term. Rivera, who was once close to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has been held in custody without bond.
Key Facts
David Rivera is a former Republican Congressman from Florida.
He received a 10-year federal prison sentence.
The sentence relates to his hidden role in a multimillion-dollar lobbying effort for Venezuela.
This took place during President Donald Trump’s first administration.
Rivera was a longtime friend and former roommate of Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rivera has been in federal custody without the chance to be released on bond.
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A federal judge stopped the Department of Homeland Security from building a border wall in the Big Bend area of Texas inside a national park. The judge's decision halts all construction and ground work for the wall in this protected area.
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A federal judge blocked border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.
The construction was planned inside a national park, raising environmental concerns.
The judge’s order stops any building or ground-disturbing activities in that area.
The Department of Homeland Security aimed to continue expanding the Southwestern border wall.
Construction was paused in August after local complaints.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott planned to meet with local community members to discuss the project.
The ruling represents a temporary setback for the administration’s border wall plans.
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Voter registration deadlines for the midterm elections on November 3 vary by state in the U.S. Some states allow registration up to Election Day, while others have deadlines weeks in advance. The article lists voter registration deadlines and links for each state.
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The midterm elections are on November 3, 2024.
Voter registration deadlines differ widely by state—some states have deadlines in early October, others allow registration until November 3.
Some states require in-person registration if done close to Election Day.
Many states allow online voter registration until a certain date before the election.
States run their own elections and set their own voter registration rules and deadlines.
Same-Day Voter Registration is available in some states, allowing voters to register on Election Day.
The article provides specific registration deadlines and official websites for each state.
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The Conservative Party in the UK has promised to build 50,000 new prison places in England and Wales to reduce early release of prisoners and ease overcrowding. They plan to fund this with £2 billion a year by cutting spending in areas like foreign aid. The current prison system is nearly full, and the government has recently allowed some prisoners to be released early to manage capacity.
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The Conservatives want to build 50,000 new prison spaces to reduce early prisoner releases.
This plan would cost £2 billion annually, paid for by cutting budgets including £1 billion from foreign aid.
Prison capacity in England and Wales is about 98% full.
New rules let some prisoners out early after serving one-third of their sentence, excluding serious offenders.
Over 10,000 prisoners were freed early between October 2023 and September 2024 under the early release program.
The Conservatives say they will reverse early release policies by adding more prison spaces.
The Labour Party criticizes the plan, saying previous Conservative governments added only 500 prison places and closed 23 prisons.
Building new prisons faces challenges like staff shortages and planning delays, which the Conservatives want to overcome by fast-tracking construction.
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A federal judge stopped the construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend area of Texas. The judge ruled that the government cannot build or disturb the land there while the case is ongoing.
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The judge is Kathleen Cardone, appointed by President George W. Bush.
The halted construction was part of border wall plans from the Trump administration.
The order stops all building and ground disturbance in the Big Bend region of Texas.
The case involves plaintiffs who challenged the construction.
The judge stated the plaintiffs are likely to win their case.
The Big Bend region includes a national park area.
The decision temporarily protects the environment and land near the border.
This ruling affects current border security construction efforts in that area.
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Police body camera footage shows the arrest of Luigi Mangione in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a five-day search for the suspect in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The footage shows the arrest, questioning, and search of Mangione's backpack, where police found a gun linked to the crime. Mangione has pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges and faces state murder and other charges.
Key Facts
Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a five-day manhunt in December 2024.
The arrest followed the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown hotel.
Police body camera video shows officers handcuffing Mangione and searching his backpack at a McDonald's.
The backpack search found a firearm connected to the shooting.
Mangione initially used a fake driver’s license but later admitted to lying about his identity.
A judge ruled that most evidence found during the search can be used in court.
Mangione pleaded guilty to federal interstate stalking charges that led to death.
He also faces state charges including second-degree murder, weapons, and forgery.
Sentencing on federal charges is scheduled for December; the state case is still undecided.
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President Donald Trump said he did not act too quickly in announcing that South Korea would invest in a natural gas pipeline project in Alaska. South Korean officials, however, said the investment is still being discussed and not finalized.
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President Trump announced that South Korea would fund a natural gas pipeline in Alaska.
South Korean officials responded that the investment is still under discussion and not yet decided.
Trump said South Korea representatives were present during the announcement.
The pipeline project involves natural gas, a fuel source that can be used for energy.
The investment is valued at $54 billion.
The comments came during a press event before President Trump left the location.
There is some uncertainty between the U.S. and South Korea about the pipeline deal’s status.
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David Rivera, a former Florida congressman, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for money laundering and secretly working as an agent for the Venezuelan government. He and his associate received $50 million to lobby U.S. lawmakers without declaring their foreign ties.
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David Rivera served in Congress from 2011 to 2013 as a Florida Republican.
Rivera was found guilty of money laundering and being an undeclared foreign agent representing Venezuela’s state oil company.
Rivera’s consulting firm was paid $50 million for three months of lobbying work connected to PDVSA, Venezuela’s state oil firm.
Prosecutors said Rivera and his associate, Esther Nuhfer, ran a secret political influence campaign on behalf of Venezuela’s government.
The scheme aimed to influence U.S. politicians, including attempts to lobby Senator Marco Rubio and former White House adviser Kellyanne Conway.
Rubio testified he was friends with Rivera but unaware of his lobbying activities.
Defense lawyers argued the work was for a U.S.-based subsidiary, not directly for the Venezuelan government, but the judge said the money came from Venezuela’s Maduro regime.
Rivera must forfeit his Florida properties as part of his sentence.
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President Donald Trump expressed concern about Michael Whatley’s chances of winning the Republican Senate nomination in North Carolina. This came as a Senate Republican super PAC started canceling reservations in the state.
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President Trump said he is worried about Michael Whatley’s election chances.
Michael Whatley is the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina.
A Senate Republican super PAC began canceling reservations in North Carolina.
The comments were made by President Trump on the South Lawn before a campaign rally.
The situation highlights challenges in the North Carolina Republican Senate race.
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Jane Doe’s lawyer says she was unable to give permission because she was very drunk and pressured to take a drug called ketamine when she was allegedly raped at a Cornell fraternity house in October 2024. He claims the university did not properly investigate and focused more on protecting its reputation, leading Jane Doe to file a lawsuit against Cornell and seven fraternity members.
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Jane Doe was a 20-year-old sophomore at Cornell University at the time of the alleged assault.
Her lawyer says she was "grossly intoxicated" and pressured to take ketamine, which made her feel unable to control the situation.
Jane Doe reported the incident to Cornell University Police three weeks after it happened.
The lawyer claims investigators did not interview key witnesses or secure evidence quickly.
Cornell University says it conducted a thorough Title IX investigation and supports reopening the case.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the handling of the case and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor.
Jane Doe’s lawyer says messages in a fraternity group chat show disturbing behavior and a cover-up by many involved.
The lawsuit was filed after Jane Doe completed the university’s Title IX process and felt ready to proceed.
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