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Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil to stabilize prices, while a slower-than-expected jobs report signals a strengthening labor market. New York Governor Kathy Hochul intervened in a Cornell University rape case, and Russian attacks forced the closure of three bridges in Kyiv. Additionally, an extreme heat wave broke records in Southern California, and CBS Sports dismissed analyst Tony Romo following his DUI plea.

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Sponsor: Angie.com and NPR News intro G7 leaders agree to release 100M barrels of oil Labor Department reports slower job hiring NY Governor Hochul demands review of Cornell rape case Russian attacks close bridges in Kyiv Brief transition and news summary Krista Pike unconscious after failed execution Extreme heat warning in Southern California Fire risk and potential power shutoffs in LA Tony Romo forced out of CBS Sports Sponsor: HomeServe home repair plans
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