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D.A. in Cornell Case Hopes to Speak to Accuser as He Weighs New Evidence
District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said a woman’s report to police in 2024 saying she had been raped at a fraternity did not support a criminal case. But he said he is now reaching out to her.
Utah man released after decades on death row as DNA evidence excludes him from 1985 killing
A Utah man who spent decades on death row was released on bail after DNA evidence excluded him from the 1985 killing of a police chief's aunt.
Venezuelan national shot by ICE officer in Austin charged with assaulting federal officer
The Justice Department charged Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez with assaulting a federal officer after an Austin vehicle pursuit ended in an ICE shooting.
Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice, Yankees’ own Massachusetts natives, crush Red Sox in Game 1 blowout
Cam Schlittler struck out 10 in 6.1 scoreless innings and Ben Rice launched a grand slam as the New York Yankees routed Boston without Aaron Judge.
Beijing warns of retaliation if Europe imposes curbs on Chinese businesses
China must "respond firmly" if the EU introduces restrictions on Chinese businesses or products, the Commerce Ministry said, according to a CNBC translation.
Chicago White Sox stun Houston Astros to take 1-0 lead in American League Wild Card Series
Hagen Smith and Colson Montgomery led the Chicago White Sox past the Houston Astros in Game 1, putting the worst-record playoff team in an early hole.
‘Don’t go with a fund, go with a solution’: CEO’s tips from decades of global investing
BlueFive Capital CEO Hazem Ben-Gacem talks about his preferred investment areas and strategies.
Aces' A'ja Wilson gets tech for confrontation with Fever fan, who was determined to have broken no rules
A'ja Wilson drew a technical foul after confronting a spectator in Game 2, but arena security found no fan code of conduct violation at all.
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Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years
The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.
Jaco Muller, who turned his 15-year-old son's idea into 197 rhino births, has died
The idea for breeding rhinos came from his son, then 15. In 2010, Muller converted the family's antelope-breeding operation into what became the Rhino Momma Project.
Democrats in Congress Embrace a More Punitive Posture Toward Israel
Nearly every Democratic senator voted to advance a measure calling for a human rights report on Israel’s conduct in the West Bank, as some in the party propose punishing settlement activity with sanctions.
Hedge funds hold a record share of the $30 trillion Treasury market. What could go wrong?
Hedge funds can boost Treasury market liquidity, but their growing role also risks creating financial instability.
U.S. withdraws forces in Iraq as balance of power shifts to Iran
U.S. military forces are set to depart from bases in Iraq on Wednesday, a milestone in two bloody decades of American involvement.
Investigators announce break in Mexico’s most notorious unsolved crime
Officials say searches of two funeral parlors have shined new light on the 2014 disappearance of 43 college students in southern Mexico.
Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart
A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.
Morocco appoints its first female prime minister
A royal decree issued by Morocco’s King Muhammed VI tasked Fatima Zahra El Mansouri with forming a new cabinet, probably a coalition government with other political groups.
Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over
A Staten Island judge sided with a group of homeowners who had sued the city over its introduction of the tax, dealing a blow to Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Trump Accounts will auto-enroll children, potentially adding 60 million accounts: Treasury
The Treasury Department announced that Trump Accounts will begin auto-enrolling eligible children. Here's what families need to know.
Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know
Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted on campus in 2024. The woman’s lawsuit brought renewed pressure to reopen the investigation.
The Fed's main inflation measure will be released Wednesday. Here's what to expect
Data is expected to show ongoing price pressures and consumers who nevertheless continue to spend.
30-year Treasury bond yield scales to highest level since 2002
U.S. Treasury yields largely rose Tuesday, adding to the gains that catapulted them to multi-year highs amid central bank monetary policy concerns.
Trump official central to deportation deals tapped for ambassadorship
Christian Ehrhardt, who negotiated the administration’s controversial “third country” agreements, is the White House pick for ambassador to Cameroon.
Trump’s proposed diesel export ban spurs fear of energy crunch in Europe
The European Union's energy commissioner sent a letter to the bloc's 27 member states recommending that they all cut gas and electricity consumption “for as long as necessary.”
Reports that Netanyahu ignored Oct. 7 warnings dominate Israeli election
The Israeli prime minister has denied any advance knowledge of the Hamas attack in 2023, but as a national election nears his role is under new scrutiny.
87-Year-Old Evicted From Her Home On A Stretcher Gets Offer To Move Back In
Hundreds of people remained camped in one of Madrid’s main squares to protest Maricarmen Abascal‘s removal from her home of 70 years.
Iran's Currency Hits New Record Low As War Erodes Its Economic Stability
The latest decline came just 27 days after the rial hit its previous record of 2.2 million to the dollar on Sept. 2.
Matt Gaetz’s advice for the Dem revolution
His mom was detained by ICE. Two months later, he died by suicide
Samuel Gonzalez Terrones, 21, struggled with depression and schizophrenia. His mom's arrest by ICE became too much to bear.
With bans and taunts, Trump escalates his assault on the media
The attacks come at a precarious moment for public trust in the media, with more Americans saying limits on the press can be justified to combat misinformation.
'I'd rather die here than in Africa': Migrants describe violent deportation flight
More than 25,000 people have been expelled to 'third countries' under Trump, including to dangerous and conflict-ridden nations such as the Central Africa Republic.
NFL asks Department of Homeland Security to remove Brian Dawkins video from immigration post
The NFL asked the Department of Homeland Security to remove a video of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins' punishing hits, used in a post about a cracking down on a migrant caravan.
Senate OKs a sweeping college sports bill. Here's what it would do
The bipartisan Protect Student College Sports Act would give the NCAA more power to govern national rules and regulations in college sports.
5 Men Released On Bail After Arrest Near U.S.-Run Air Base In England, Police Say
British police say the five men are still under investigation after being arrested under counterterrorism laws outside a base used by American bombers.
87-Year-Old Woman’s Eviction From Home Of 70 Years Sparks Protests In Spain
The dramatic eviction has unleashed what one tenants’ advocate called an “unstoppable” wave of anger.
Trump’s Joes exit the front row
South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine Over Disclosure Of North Korean PoW Transfer
South Korea’s presidential office said the incident had seriously damaged trust between the two governments and could harm bilateral relations.
Iran Link Examined As UK Police Quiz Five Men Held At Airbase Used By U.S.
President Donald Trump said the suspects had been looking to do “big damage” and had been under investigation by British and U.S. authorities.
Husted's moment of truth
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Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate Woes
Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack
Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led Response
The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven City
Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
Cocaine-Funded Gangs Shake Colombia Years After Peace Pact
Attacks by powerful militias against civilians reflect the state’s inaction eight years after a peace accord removed a powerful rebel group from the field.
What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance
Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech
CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.
Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia
A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.