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September 30, 2026

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  • Why GoFundMe removed a cancer fundraiser
  • Alleged Cornell fraternity Snapchat messages
  • What's next for Lindsay Clancy
 

GoFundMe ‘trying to hurt’ family after cancer fundraiser shut down: Daughter

Fundraiser removed: The daughter of a man and his wife who has cancer said GoFundMe is trying to "hurt our family" after it shut down a $745,000 fundraiser because the public name on the fund did not match the poster's identity. The latest >


'GoFundMe chose to play dirty': Amy Johnson launched a new fundraiser for her parents and is seeking legal counsel, accusing GoFundMe of leaking internal records. "The fallout from their careless corporate actions is actively hurting my parents," she said. Details > 


Zoom in: The initial fundraiser was purportedly started by a neighbor named “Erin Howell” but was removed after the platform found it had been started by Johnson. GoFundMe said donors were refunded after the fundraiser was deleted. What to know >

Iran claims victory after US ends its mission in Iraq

Iran and its allies are celebrating the United States’ formal end to its military mission in Iraq, even as Washington and Tehran continue trying to end their seven-month war. Updates >

'Shop still open?' Cornell fraternity Snapchat messages could be key in Jane Doe rape case

Snapchat: Alleged Snapchat messages between Cornell fraternity brothers accused of gang-raping a student included questions like "shop still open?" Jane Doe has accused seven Chi Phi members of drugging and raping her for hours in 2024. How crucial are the alleged messages to the case? >


‘Horrifying': New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for a review of Cornell's investigation into the alleged assault after none of the accused faced criminal charges. The Ithaca mayor has paused all "special event permits" for Cornell. Frat member's lawyer: Snapchat thread 'immature' >

Fight between pilots diverts Israel-bound flight: Officials

A commercial plane going from Dubai to Israel made a steep decline amid reports of a fight between the pilots before making a safe emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, sparking concerns of a possible hijacking. The latest >

 

Why are prosecutors asking for a gag order in the Lindsay Clancy case?

Gag order: Prosecutors are asking a judge to impose a gag order in the Lindsay Clancy case as both sides prepare for the next steps following her mistrial. A decision on whether Clancy will face a new trial has not been made. The latest >


Clancy's return to court: Clancy's defense argued Tuesday there was no evidence she confessed to killing her children and called the police investigation “horrendous.” Prosecutors called the argument “laughable” and laid out Clancy made an admission to a hospital chaplain. Details >

How much time could Caleb Flynn spend in prison?

After being found guilty on all counts in the murder of his wife, former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn awaits sentencing. Will Flynn face the death penalty? >

 
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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 4-month-old baby girl was found dead in a California dumpster. The investigation >


The shifting release date for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs in a New Jersey prison has been moved up again. The latest >


Federal contractors building a secondary border wall in Arizona damaged a site considered sacred by the Tohono O’odham tribe. Border report >


A University of Georgia student reportedly survived falling out of the window of her eighth-floor apartment while dancing on her couch. Read more >

 

The conversation around AI continues to evolve as President Donald Trump and developers announced a binding agreement to regulate each other’s work with the technology. In an "On Balance" interview, Helen Toner, a former OpenAI board member, and Aaron Sibarium, a staff writer for The Washington Free Beacon, weigh whether the AI accord will have any meaningful impact. Watch >

 

Couple turns old park benches into patriotic masterpieces

The couple has created benches for veterans and first responders over the years, calling it their "way of giving back." Details >

This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff.

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