Friday, October 2, 2026
Summary
NBC Nightly News covers the appointment of a special prosecutor for the Cornell University rape case, new details on the attempted terror flight to Israel, and unsealed body cam footage of Luigi Mangione’s arrest. The broadcast also reports on the critical condition of a death row inmate following a botched execution and soaring holiday airfare prices driven by high jet fuel costs. Additionally, the show highlights violent student protests in France, a school bus crash in Indianapolis, and the departure of NFL analyst Tony Romo from CBS.
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Cornell Rape Investigation: Special Prosecutor Appointed
Cornell Case: Governor and AG James Statements
Cornell Case: New Evidence and Accused Testimony
Cornell Case: Defense Attorney Response
FlyDubai Terror Attack: Pilot Ban and Hero Captain
Luigi Mangione: Unsealed Body Cam Footage
Krista Pike: Condition After Botched Execution
Consumer Alert: Soaring Holiday Airfare Prices
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France Protests, School Bus Crash, Tony Romo Fired
Ferris Wheel Rescue in Mexico
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