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Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

New York appointed a special prosecutor for a Cornell fraternity rape case, while a federal judge halted border construction in Texas. Jet fuel prices hit a record high, driving up airfares. CBS parted ways with Tony Romo following his DUI arrest, with J.J. Watt filling in. The segment also covers North Korea's missile launch and ongoing student protests in France.

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Sponsor and show introduction NY special prosecutor appointed for Cornell rape case Federal judge halts border construction in Big Bend Jet fuel prices hit record high, affecting airfares Stock market weekly summary and CBS/Tony Romo split Tony Romo's arrest, apology, and replacement by J.J. Watt North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea Student protests continue in France Sponsor message from IXL
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