NPR News: 10-02-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
Cornell students protest a mishandled rape case, prompting New York to appoint a special prosecutor. The USPS outlines measures to ensure timely mail-in ballot delivery for midterms. Saudi Arabia hands over a Flydubai co-pilot who allegedly stabbed the pilot. Tennessee’s failed execution of Krista Pike leaves her in critical condition. Finally, 21 states sue the Trump administration over the repeal of power plant pollution rules, while Puerto Rico faces record electricity rate hikes.
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Cornell University rape case and special prosecutor
USPS measures to ensure mail-in ballot delivery
Flydubai hijacking: co-pilot handed to UAE
Tennessee execution failure: Krista Pike in hospital
21 states sue over repeal of power plant pollution rules
Puerto Rico electricity rates rise by 18%
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