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AP NewsCast 6 a.m. EDT

Oct 2, 2026 · 2m

Summary

AP News covers the investigation into a gang rape allegation at Cornell University, where New York officials appointed a special prosecutor after losing faith in the local district attorney. The report also details the critical condition of Krista Pike, who survived a botched lethal injection in Tennessee, prompting Governor Bill Lee to postpone her execution and order a review. Additionally, the segment highlights a judge’s decision to permanently dismiss the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial. The broadcast concludes with news of billion…

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