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Can the Cornell lawsuit force changes that make students safer?
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Can the Cornell lawsuit force changes that make students safer?.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 3, 2026
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Renee Good's partner speaks publicly for first time since her death
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Renee Good's partner speaks publicly for first time since her death.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 1, 2026
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New York Attorney General Letitia James made special prosecutor in Cornell rape investigation
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: New York Attorney General Letitia James made special prosecutor in Cornell rape investigation.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 1, 2026
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Judge permanently ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Judge permanently ends case against Olympian accused of Reflecting Pool vandalism.
Claire Fontaine · Oct 1, 2026
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US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Supreme Court allows execution of Christa Pike to go ahead.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026
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Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrong.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026
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Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Former special counsel Jack Smith defends investigation into Trump on Capitol Hill.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 30, 2026
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US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US Supreme Court denies Christa Pike's last-ditch bid to halt execution.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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The federal law aimed at protecting college students from sexual abuse
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: The federal law aimed at protecting college students from sexual abuse.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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Judge considers motions in Lindsay Clancy's case
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Judge considers motions in Lindsay Clancy's case.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell University fraternity rape case
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell University fraternity rape case.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 29, 2026
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Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cornell campus rape case reopened by prosecutor as new allegations surface.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 28, 2026
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US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: US prosecutors reopen case of alleged gang rape at Cornell University.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 28, 2026
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Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened, as Hochul calls for review of school response
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened, as Hochul calls for review of school response.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 28, 2026
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Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened as new details emerge
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Cornell fraternity rape case is reopened as new details emerge.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 28, 2026
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Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know
Maclean’s Washington Bureau on the latest from the capital: Prosecutors are reopening a Cornell fraternity rape case. Here's what we know.
Claire Fontaine · Sep 28, 2026
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