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  1. The Cornell case has renewed scrutiny of how colleges handle sexual assault allegations — and how little we know about the true scope of the problem on campuses.
  2. A case before the Supreme Court could determine whether oil companies can be sued in state courts over their role in climate change.
  3. Democrats are clearing the field for independent candidates in three deep-red states, betting they can challenge Republican senators where Democrats themselves struggle to win.
  4. President Donald Trump’s push to make beef cheaper is giving consumers little savings while fueling anger among cattle ranchers.
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In case you missed it


  1. The Cornell case has renewed scrutiny of how colleges handle sexual assault allegations — and how little we know about the true scope of the problem on campuses.
  2. A case before the Supreme Court could determine whether oil companies can be sued in state courts over their role in climate change.
  3. Democrats are clearing the field for independent candidates in three deep-red states, betting they can challenge Republican senators where Democrats themselves struggle to win.
  4. President Donald Trump’s push to make beef cheaper is giving consumers little savings while fueling anger among cattle ranchers.
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