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Hochul and James vow to investigate Cornell sexual assault caseSociety

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said a former Cornell University student who alleges she was raped by fraternity members in 2024 was failed by people and institutions that had an obligation to protect her. Hochul confirmed she appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the investigation.

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Passenger services on RTS Link delayed, targeted to begin in February 2027Society

Passenger operations on the Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System Link have been postponed from the planned Jan 1 launch to February next year. The joint venture running the service expects to finish system testing and trial operations by Dec 31.

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The Cornell 7: Allegations spark fury over rape cultureSociety

Allegations of a gang rape at an American Ivy League university have ignited social-media anger and renewed scrutiny of how colleges handle sexual-assault cases. France’s parliament is also debating a major bill targeting violence against women and children, with questions over whether it goes far enough.

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Border czar Homan responds to lawsuit by Renee Good’s familyPolitics

Renee Good, a U.S. citizen, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last winter. Her family is now suing the U.S. government, and border czar Tom Homan addressed the case in an interview.

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NEC’s Hassett on Jobs Report, Powell’s Future and Paying Down US DebtEconomy

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says the September US jobs report was in line with expectations and forecasts strong holiday consumer spending. He also says Jerome Powell must decide whether to remain on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

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US midterms: What will drive Gen Z voters to the polls?Politics

With the US midterm elections a month away, young people are emerging as a key voting bloc. Both parties are trying to understand what will motivate tens of millions of potential Gen Z voters to cast their ballots.

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Seoul warns of ‘further measures’ if Kyiv refuses public apologyWorld

South Korea says it will take “further measures” if Ukraine refuses to publicly apologise over the disclosure of a POW transfer. The prisoners were captured by Ukrainian forces early last year after being deployed alongside thousands of North Korean troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine.

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Perino: I would take this warning seriouslyWorld

Fox News chief foreign correspondent Trey Yingst gives details on the investigation into an attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight bound for Israel. Retired USMC Col. Mike Jernigan joins America’s Newsroom to comment on the case.

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Family of Renee Good sues US governmentPolitics

Renee Good’s family has filed two federal civil lawsuits against the U.S. government and several top federal officials over her fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.

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Is New Brunswick's health-care plan paying off?Health

Premier Susan Holt appeared on Information Morning Fredericton to answer New Brunswickers’ questions about health care and address whether the province’s plan is delivering results.

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Conflict in Ethiopia: Renewed fighting risks regional escalationWorld

Ethiopia is facing a security crisis nearly four years after an agreement ended a civil war that killed hundreds of thousands. Renewed fighting in the north is driven by unresolved political disputes, security concerns and territorial rivalries, raising fears that Eritrea, Egypt and Sudan could be drawn into a wider conflict.

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What is behind the killings of women near Johannesburg?Society

The deaths of 12 women near Johannesburg over two months have renewed concerns about violent crime in South Africa. Police have arrested several people but have not excluded the possibility that a serial killer is involved. Farrer Harris of Pretoria University offers his analysis.

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Cornell student says “we feel anger” and are “incredibly let down” amid rape investigationSociety

Cornell student Adriana Vink and her mother, Carolyn Castiglia, discussed Thursday’s public hearing on sexual violence. The hearing followed a lawsuit by a former student alleging she was gang raped by multiple men at a fraternity house in 2024. Vink said students feel anger toward Cornell and deeply let down by the adults responsible for keeping them safe.

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