9am ET, October 04 | The latest headlines from NPR
Summary
Cornell University president Michael Kotlikov addresses criticism over the school's handling of a 2024 gang rape allegation, promising greater transparency. The Supreme Court opens a new term with major cases on gun bans, immigration, and election conduct. Brazil’s election pits incumbent Lula da Silva against Flávio Bolsonaro in a tight race. Tennessee’s prison chief resigns following a failed execution, while the Coast Guard searches for a missing Canadian air ambulance. The episode concludes with a report on the annual blessing of the animals.
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Cornell University addresses rape allegations
Supreme Court new term and gun ban debate
Brazil election: Lula vs. Bolsonaro
Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution
Debris found from missing Canadian air ambulance
Blessing of the Animals in churches
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