NPR News: 10-02-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Letitia James as a special prosecutor to investigate a gang rape at Cornell University. President Trump campaigned in Alabama amid slowing job growth and rising unemployment, while Southern California faces an extreme heat wave with potential power shutoffs. Additionally, former Congressman David Rivera was sentenced to prison for a secret lobbying campaign, CBS parted ways with Tony Romo following his DUI arrest, and Lionel Messi prepared for his final Argentina match.
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NY appoints special prosecutor for Cornell rape case
Trump rallies in Alabama amid poor polls
Labor report: Hiring slows, unemployment rises
Extreme heat wave and fire risk in SoCal
Ex-Miami congressman sentenced for Venezuela lobbying
CBS parts ways with Tony Romo after arrest
Messi arrives in Argentina for farewell match
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