NPR News: 09-29-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers growing outrage over Cornell University’s handling of an alleged gang rape, where students criticized the use of essays to mitigate disciplinary action. The report also details the charging of a man shot during an Austin immigration enforcement action, the implementation of a $1 billion ban on Canadian goods, and President Trump’s decision not to limit AI development despite executive calls for delays. Additionally, the episode notes Congress passing a bill to end penny production, an EPA union lawsuit over contract termination, and invasive Burmese pythons in the Evergl…
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Cornell University gang rape controversy
Austin ICE shooting suspect charged
US ban on Canadian goods takes effect
Trump and AI development policy
Congress ends penny production
EPA union files lawsuit over contract termination
Burmese pythons climbing trees in Everglades
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