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Call for Special Prosecutor to Step Aside in Cornell Probe
The lawyer for one of the defendants in the Cornell University rape allegations has called on special prosecutor Letitia James to recuse herself.
Cornell Launches Independent Review After Rape Allegations
Cornell University's trustees have ordered an independent review of how sexual assault and harassment complaints are handled.
Christa Pike Survives Failed Execution Attempt in Tennessee
Lawyers for the 50-year-old death row inmate said she remained conscious after two lethal injections and was hospitalized in Tennessee.
U.S. trade deficit widens to $105.6 billion in August
August data showed a surge in imports and tariff-driven volatility pushed the U.S. external balance beyond market expectations.
US Withdraws All Bombers from RAF Fairford
Washington has sent around 12 B-1 bombers back to their main bases in the United States after an incident near the Gloucestershire air base came under scrutiny.
Trump unveils 'Superintelligence Force' for AI policy
The U.S. president said the new body will coordinate the government’s artificial intelligence outreach and help preserve the country’s leadership in the technology.
Premier League draws 20% more young viewers in the US
According to Nielsen Sports data, England’s top football league has been attracting more viewers in the United States since the World Cup, especially among 18- to 34-year-olds.
U.S. CFTC Floats Crypto Rules, Leaves Spot Market Untouched
The drafts would bring leveraged crypto trading and the platforms that host it under federal oversight, while leaving direct spot trading outside the framework.
U.S. Closely Monitors Death at Russian Plague Research Center
Washington has taken a cautious line after a lab technician died at a Siberian research center, while Moscow says there is no emergency.
Trump Says U.S. Bombers Were Pulled from Britain
Washington has redeployed the B-1 fleet based in southern England to its main U.S. bases after a threat investigation.
Christa Pike in critical condition after botched execution
The Tennessee inmate who survived an execution attempt is on a ventilator in Nashville, while officials have yet to say what happens next.
Trump Puts Jay Clayton in Charge of New AI Task Force
Former SEC chief and current director of national intelligence Jay Clayton will lead the U.S. government's new artificial intelligence coordination unit.
Cornell Case Puts New York's Sexual Assault Laws Back in Focus
A lawsuit against Cornell University has reignited debate over how consent is treated when an alleged victim voluntarily used alcohol or drugs.
Trump’s diesel export threat puts pressure on Europe
Washington’s call to tap reserves has raised fresh fuel-cost risks in the UK and EU, as markets watch for any cut to U.S. supply.
Trump ramps up pressure to end US clock changes
The US president is pressing Senate Republicans to keep daylight saving time in place year-round and accusing Tom Cotton of blocking the bill.
Cornell Sexual Assault Case Moves to State AG as Online Pressure Grows
A Cornell University sexual assault allegation has entered a new phase as the case moved to the state attorney general and online efforts to expose the accuser’s identity intensified.
Trump Moves to Roll Back U.S. Fuel Economy Rules
U.S. President Donald Trump says the new standards will lower car prices and push more production back to America.
Arizona Appeals Court Throws Out Sentence Over AI Video
An appeals court in Arizona has ruled that an AI-generated video prepared by a murder victim’s family was improperly used at sentencing.
Failed Execution Attempt Leaves Christa Pike Alive in Tennessee
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a lethal injection despite receiving two doses, and her lawyers are now seeking to have her sentence reduced.
New York Governor Appoints Special Prosecutor in Cornell Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James will now oversee the Cornell case, as the local prosecutor is removed from the investigation.
Christa Pike put on ventilator after botched execution attempt
Christa Pike, a Tennessee death row inmate, was reportedly hospitalized unconscious after an attempted execution.
US Diesel Export Threat Pushes Europe to Prepare Stock Releases
After Washington signaled a possible export curb, European capitals accelerated preparations to tap diesel reserves.
Latin America Poll: China’s Influence Overtakes the U.S. for First Time
A 2026 Latinobarometro survey across 17 countries found China’s global influence in the region is now viewed more positively than that of the United States.
Hester Peirce Urges Clear Crypto Rules in Final SEC Day
On her last day in office, Peirce called for clear rules for digital assets in the U.S. and support for privacy-focused technologies.