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Oct 3, 2026 · 4m

Summary

New York Governor Hochul appointed a special prosecutor to investigate a gang rape case at Cornell University after local authorities closed it without charges. Meanwhile, a federal judge ordered a halt to border wall construction in Texas's Big Bend region, and rising jet fuel costs have pushed average domestic airfares to record highs. The broadcast also covers CBS parting ways with NFL analyst Tony Romo following his DUI arrest, North Korea's ballistic missile launch, and ongoing student protests in France.

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Sponsor and introduction NY special prosecutor appointed for Cornell rape case Federal judge halts border construction in Big Bend Jet fuel prices hit record high, affecting airfares Stock market weekly summary and CBS/NFL news CBS parts ways with Tony Romo after DUI arrest North Korea fires ballistic missile toward sea Student protests continue in France Sponsor: IXL personalized learning
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