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'Cornell 7' gang rape lawsuit: What we know about the allegations so far
A former Cornell University student sued the school and seven male fraternity members earlier this month, accusing the men of drugging and raping her in October 2024.
Rumors have swirled online about what happened, including a claim that Cornell let some of the accused students write essays to mitigate their punishment.
Reporter Joey Esposito broke down the lawsuit’s details, a timeline of events and the university's response.
Is official US poverty rate at all-time historical low, as Trump claimed?
The president told reporters that the U.S. had "the best poverty numbers ever in the history of our country."
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Did MLB approach White House about hosting game at Grand Teton National Park?
A White House official said the Trump administration hadn't scouted sites for the potential ballpark.
Did Trump tell Tucker Carlson 'we all die anyway' to dismiss Iran war concerns?
Carlson claimed Trump made the comment during a conversation just days before the war began.
Did ICE detain Trump voter's Indian wife, as alleged post claimed?
We found many stories about immigration agents reportedly deporting women born in India. None matched the details of the rumor.
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Did Japan ban Israeli tourists? Here's the truth
A claim spread online that Japan banned Israeli tourists from entering the country.
Is that true? Reporter Taija PerryCook has the real story.








