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October 8, 2026

Good morning, NewsNation. Millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income recipients will soon find out how much their benefits could increase next year. What to know >

 

In this newsletter, we're looking at: 

  • Threatening calls to Cornell Jane Doe
  • Christa Pike's condition after botched execution
  • Will feds intervene in Nolan Wells case?
 

'Can’t guarantee you’ll be safe’: Cornell accuser’s attorney shares threatening calls, messages

Jane Doe: The woman who accused seven Cornell fraternity members of sexual assault has received threats since coming forward. In a recording provided to NewsNation by Jane Doe's attorney, a caller says, "I can't guarantee you'll be safe" after threatening to shoot her family. Details >

 

Sit-in: Some students outraged by Cornell University’s handling of the alleged fraternity house gang rape are directing their ire at the school’s administration with a list of demands and an hourslong sit-in as an independent investigation begins. The latest >

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

The hurricane is forecast to bring a life-threatening storm surge to parts of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi when it's expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday. Updates >

Christa Pike aware state tried to execute her, attorneys say

Botched execution aftermath: Christa Pike cannot move her arms and is unable to eat or swallow following a failed attempt to execute her, her attorneys said. Pike woke up “angry and confused” and is aware the state tried to execute her, her attorneys added. Details >

 

Emergency hearing: A judge on Wednesday ordered the Tennessee Department of Correction to preserve all evidence and communications around the botched execution and to make an active attempt to recover anything that may have already been disposed of or deleted. Read more >

Former FBI agent received 4 ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case

The former agent and NewsNation contributor said she decided to come forward about the ransom notes after learning one of Nancy Guthrie's neighbors received a similar note, which made her concerned the senders might try to prey on others. Details >

 

Trump says he may ask FBI to investigate Nolan Wells' death

Nolan Wells: When asked whether he would have the FBI launch an independent probe into the death of Mississippi teen Nolan Wells, President Donald Trump replied, "We're looking at that." Wells’ family urged the feds to step in after a grand jury declined to indict anyone. Details >

Russia is required to share health threats. What happens if they don't?

As many questions remain unanswered about the death of a plague lab worker, the U.S. has sent Russia a formal diplomatic complaint demanding more information. What to know >

 
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Democratic congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia said she was raped while repairing campaign signs in Arizona, an allegation now under investigation by law enforcement. The investigation >

 

A California couple with 21 kids at the center of an alleged child abuse and surrogacy scheme has pleaded not guilty to numerous charges. Details >

 

Dolly Parton's estate in Tennessee has accused her nephew of taking drastic actions to avoid being served, including setting up barbed wire and a sign barring entry to his property. The latest >

 

A planned overhaul of the University of Nebraska’s Memorial Stadium has generated widening attention as news leaks about a type of fixture up for sale: The venue’s old-school urinal troughs. $3,000 urinals >

 

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed exclusively spoke with NewsNation's Leland Vittert regarding his stance on the U.S.-Iran conflict and its impact on the American people. In the one-on-one interview, El-Sayed said, "We want a world with less war. We want a world where our money is spent to build our schools here rather than to fund war and apartheid and genocide abroad." Read more >

 

Mother defies Stage 4 diagnosis, welcomes second child

Now, instead of counting the time she might not have left, she's counting the birthdays and first steps of her daughters. Read more >

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

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LATEST CRIME NEWS

Cornell Jane Doe’s attorney shares threatening calls, messages she’s received  >
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