NPR News: 09-29-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers growing criticism of Cornell University's handling of an alleged 2024 rape case, prompting calls for an independent investigation. Former DOJ special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate, defending his charges against President Trump and dismissing partisan attacks. OpenAI launches its new "Dots" AI agent amid industry safety concerns and meetings with the White House. The report also notes DHS spending on Trump campaign ads, updates on a Penn State cocaine trafficking case, and Pope Leo XIV's letter to the Chicago White Sox.
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Cornell University rape case investigation
Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary
OpenAI launches new AI agent 'Dots'
Stocks drift lower on Wall Street
DHS funds Trump campaign-style ads
Penn State cocaine trafficking ring updates
Pope Leo XIV supports Chicago White Sox
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