NPR News: 10-02-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a Cornell University rape case where the victim's attorney lost confidence in the local DA after he shelved the investigation without reviewing key transcripts. The report also details a failed lethal injection execution in Tennessee that left death row inmate Krista Pike in critical condition. Additionally, the episode addresses violent student protests in France demanding better school conditions, the Supreme Court's review of a policy denying bond hearings to detained immigrants, and the restoration of specialized LGBTQ+ youth support on the 988 crisis lifeline.
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NY AG takes over Cornell rape case probe
Failed execution of Tennessee inmate Krista Pike
Violent student protests in France
Supreme Court to review immigrant bond policy
988 helpline restores LGBTQ+ youth support
Asian stock markets mixed amid bond selloff
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