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NPR News: 10-02-2026 8PM EDT

Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a gang rape at Cornell University after authorities failed to act on prior reports. President Trump campaigned in Alabama amid slowing job growth, while Southern California faces an extreme heat warning and potential power shutoffs. Additionally, former Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to prison for a secret lobbying campaign, CBS parted ways with Tony Romo following his DUI arrest, and Lionel Messi prepared for his final national team match in Argentina.

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Sponsor: Data I/Q Agent Management NY appoints special prosecutor for Cornell rape case Trump rallies in Alabama amid poor polls Labor report: Hiring slows, unemployment rises Extreme heat wave and fire risk in SoCal Ex-Miami congressman sentenced for Venezuela lobbying CBS parts ways with Tony Romo after DUI arrest Messi arrives in Argentina for farewell match Sponsor: Allianz Travel Insurance
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