Web Stories Monday, September 28
DA reopens probe into 7 Cornell frat bros who allegedly drugged, gang raped student

Prosecutors in central New York are reopening an investigation into sickening allegations that seven Cornell University frat brothers horrifically drugged and gang-raped a former student. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten told ABC News that his office is considering bringing criminal charges related to the case — after the nightmare described in a civil suit filed by the survivor sparked outrage online. The lawsuit alleged that the victim, identified only as Jane Doe, was…

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Fetterman says he’s a ‘lifelong Republican’ in awkward slip

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Saturday accidentally declared himself a “lifelong Republican” — a slip by the Democrat whose moderate leanings have fueled months of speculation about a party switch. Fetterman, 57, quickly laughed off his slip-up when the moderator at the Texas Tribune Festival event where he was speaking, Major…

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Fed raises rates for first time in years: What it means for your wallet

The Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in more than three years is likely to increase borrowing costs for many consumers, particularly those carrying variable-rate debt such as credit cards and home equity lines of credit. Earlier this month, the Fed voted unanimously to raise its benchmark federal funds rate…

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