National – Page 7 – STAR 94.3

‘Culture of fear’: Cornell faculty debate no-confidence resolution aimed at school’s handling of sexual assault

Thursday, October 15 by ABC News

The Cornell professor who introduced a no-confidence resolution condemning the school's leadership lambasted what he described as a "culture of fear" at the Ivy League school during Wednesday's faculty senate meeting, according to a copy of his remarks reviewed by ABC News. During... Read More.

Man shot during ICE encounter on New York City street still has bullet lodged in neck, attorneys say

Thursday, October 15 by ABC News

Nearly a week after he was shot during an encounter with Immigration Customs and Enforcement officers in Manhattan, the man remains held at a detention center with the bullet still inside him, his attorneys alleged in a court filing Wednesday.Oscar Belgal was shot... Read More.

Person of interest identified in sexual assault at frat party near University of Chicago, school says

Wednesday, October 14 by ABC News

A person of interest has been identified in an alleged sexual assault that took place at a fraternity near the University of Chicago, according to university officials."The individual is not a University of Chicago student or affiliated with the University. The University banned him... Read More.

Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution

Wednesday, October 14 by ABC News

Cornell University's faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school's response to sexual violence on campus. One month after allegations of a "gang rape" at a campus fraternity shook the Ivy League school, the resolution, if adopted, could... Read More.

Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other roller coasters after fatal incident in Georgia

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

Immediately after a person was killed and others were hurt while riding the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, Six Flags announced it temporarily shut down nine similar hypercoasters in six theme parks across North America."The safety of our guests... Read More.

Trump administration offering migrant children $3,000 to self-deport

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

A Department of Homeland Security official said Tuesday that unaccompanied migrant children are being offered $3,000 to self-deport.The official told ABC News that minors who are in government custody, are 14 years or older, and have no gang affiliation are eligible for the stipend.A... Read More.

Following gang rape allegations, Cornell suspends frat parties for remainder of year

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

After a former student alleged she was gang raped at a fraternity house on campus in 2024, Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced on Tuesday that all parties and social events at fraternity houses are suspended for the rest of year while the university... Read More.

Newly released 911 calls capture confusion after Christa Pike’s botched execution

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

On the night of Christa Pike's botched execution, when 911 callers called for medical assistance, there appeared to be some confusion between them and first responders, according to a transcript and audio recording of the calls."We've been carrying out an execution tonight. We've... Read More.

Accused Cornell University student asks for gag order

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

Lawyers for one of the men named in a civil lawsuit brought by a former Cornell University student who alleged she was sexually assaulted at a school fraternity in 2024 is asking a New York judge to impose a gag order in the... Read More.

1 dead, several injured in roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia: Police

Tuesday, October 13 by ABC News

One person died and several others were injured in an "incident involving a roller coaster" at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia, authorities said.The incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, according to police."Officers assigned... Read More.

Anthropic AI model made false tip in unsolved Philly murder: Officials

Monday, October 12 by ABC News

An Anthropic artificial intelligence model submitted a false tip in an unsolved murder case to a Philadelphia Police Department website, the company and police officials said.In a detailed report released to the public, the tech company said its Claude Haiku 4.5 AI model submitted... Read More.

More people seen entering and exiting NYC manholes: What to know

Monday, October 12 by ABC News

Multiple people were seen dropping into a Manhattan manhole early Sunday morning, according to police, marking yet another incident in recent weeks involving people entering or exiting manholes across New York City.Police are searching for three men seen entering a manhole on West 141st... Read More.