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Tennessee's Corrections Commissioner, David Dotson, resigned after the state's attempted execution of Christa Pike went awry.  At Cornell University, President Jonathan Herold addressed the controversy surrounding a rape case and the university’s handling of it.  And in New York City, two Iranian diplomats departed after the United Nations General Assembly concluded.

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Tennessee’s top prison official resigning after botched execution of Christa Pike
The Guardian · Tier A6 outletsyesterday

Tennessee’s prison chief resignation highlights a systemic issue beyond one official’s accountability, as the state grapples with a recurring pattern of lethal injection failures, including a second botched execution since 2018. Strada’s departure, occurring before the independent review’s announcement, suggests a possible awareness of deeper problems, potentially linked to budgetary constraints impacting training and protocol adherence. The denial of legal counsel during…

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PBS NewsHourκ .58Δ .70Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeAl Jazeeraκ .35Δ .70Tennessee prisons official resigns after Christa Pike’s failed US executionWashington Examinerκ .32Δ .70Tennessee’s prison chief resigns after failed Christa Pike execution, Bill Lee saysBBCκ .22Δ .70Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike's failed execution, governor says
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Cornell University boss breaks silence over rape case uproar
South China Morning Post · Tier B5 outlets4h ago
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BBCκ .70Δ .57Cornell president says university 'must do better' after frat house rape allegationsBloomberg Politicsκ .60Δ .57Cornell President Says He Is ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by Rape CaseAl Jazeeraκ .48Δ .57Cornell president vows transparency amid outrage over fraternity rape caseLe Monde ENκ .28Δ .57Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
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