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Oct 5, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Hundreds rallied in Ithaca, New York, to support a former Cornell student alleging a fraternity rape was mishandled. In Brazil, a runoff is set for October 25 after no candidate secured a majority. U.S. midterms appear favorable for Democrats despite economic concerns. A U.S. Marine was arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of murder and robbery. The Supreme Court opened its term by hearing a landmark climate case from Boulder, Colorado, while Tom Cruise's new film underperformed at the box office.

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Sponsor: Capital One Saver Card Rally in Ithaca supports Cornell student Jane Doe Brazil election heads to runoff vote 2026 midterms: Democrats gaining ground Asian stocks rise as Fed hike expectations drop US Marine arrested in Okinawa murder case Supreme Court to hear Boulder climate lawsuit Box office: Tom Cruise film underperforms Sponsor: Total Wine & More
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