NPR News: 09-29-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers growing outrage over Cornell University’s handling of an alleged gang rape, where students criticized the use of essays to reduce disciplinary action. The report also details charges against a man shot during an Austin immigration enforcement action, highlighting conflicting accounts of the incident. Additionally, the segment discusses the Trump administration’s new ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions. Other stories include Congress passing a bill to end penny production, an EPA union lawsuit over terminated contracts, and invasive python…
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Cornell University gang rape controversy
Austin immigration shooting suspect charged
US ban on $1B in Canadian goods
Trump and AI development voluntary accord
Congress ends penny production
EPA union contract termination lawsuit
Burmese pythons climbing trees in Florida
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