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Story #1- Letitia James named prosecutor for Cornell investigation
By: World News, Christina Grube
Posted: Oct. 2, 2026
Who: Kathy Hochul, Letitia James
What: The person who was chosen to be the special prosecutor is investigating the sexual assault who is a Cornell alum.
When: Oct. 1, 2026
Where: Cornell University (Ithaca, New York)
This is news because there is now more attention being brought to these sexual assault allegations, and it is now being talked about how the university is handling it, and the outside involvement and law enforcement.
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The governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, had appointed Letitia James, the special prosecutor, to help investigate the sexual assault allegations from the Cornell student, who was just recently a student in 2024. Cornell police are now involved in the case for further investigation. James is also planning to conduct an investigation to determine what charges are appropriate.
Story #2- ICE has quietly used this warehouse as a detention facility all summer, neighbors say
By: NPR News Now, Jasmine Garsd
Posted: Oct. 8, 2026
Who: ICE, DHS, New Jersey officials
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What: Evidence found that ICE could be using property in Roxbury, New Jersey to keep detained immigrants, violating the courts order.
When: Thursday, Oct. 8
Where: Roxbury, New Jersey
This is news because many people have their focus on ICE, and with this new choice, it is causing many people to question their practices as to what the court is ordering them to do with immigrants.
This is a credible source because it is a website used by many people and has credible writers.
NPR found evidence that ICE is actively using a warehouse in Roxbury, New Jersey, to hold immigrants who are detained during enforcement operations, causing the court to talk about the detention center’s restrictions. Video footage is used as proof for witnesses to see the nearby raid in Dover, which led to interviews and one man being deported. This evidence is now raising awareness among the people who live in Roxbury, while DHS has not fully answered NPR’s questions to ICE about where they are holding people.
Story #3- President Trump tells Roger Clemens he’ll receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
By: Chron, Michael Shapiro
Posted: Thursday, Oct. 8
Who: Donald Trump, Roger Clemens
What: Trump announces that Roger Clemens will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom
When: Wednesday, Oct. 7
Where: Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas
This is news because it is an award that is highly looked upon and is an honor to receive, and it was given to Clemens to honor his legacy while connecting politics and sports.
This is a credible source because it is a well-known, established article that is trusted and used by many people throughout the world.
Donald Trump awarded retired baseball pitcher Roger Clemens the Medal of Freedom this past Wednesday, in San Antonio, Texas. Clemens, who had one award and has 354 wins during his baseball career, spoke and was grateful and honored to receive this kind of recognition. Trump has always been a fan of Clemens and has helped him throughout his past drug allegations.
