Public land‑grant research university in Pullman, Washington, founded 1890
Kohberger has filed a petition arguing his guilty plea was coerced by disinformation and false promises. He claims his innocence and seeks to withdraw the confession tied to the 2022 Moscow killings, citing alleged evidence issues and ineffective counsel. Prosecutors maintain the plea was valid.
Kohberger has filed a petition to challenge his guilty plea in the Idaho quadruple murder case, arguing false promises influenced his plea. The Goncalves family says the move ignores the victims, and Idaho officials say the case remains under review.
Forecasters have confirmed a very strong El Niño that has pushed Pacific sea-surface temperatures well beyond historical thresholds and is already altering global weather. The Met Office says the event is unprecedented in modern records; governments in Central and South America have declared alerts as droughts and extreme heat are damaging crops and water supplies now and into 2027.
Prediction markets tied to elections and sports have surged, with record volumes and new entrants. Regulators warn of manipulation risks as platforms expand amid ongoing court battles over their legality.
Cornell University has suspended all parties and social events at Interfraternity Council houses through the 2026–27 academic year, has introduced a zero-tolerance enforcement policy, and has pledged to transfer criminal investigations to New York State Police while adding survivor support staff and outside reviewers to examine the university's handling of a 2024 sexual‑assault allegation.
Dale Brown has died at 90. LSU announced his passing, and he would have turned 91 soon. He led LSU to two Final Fours, produced NCAA stars, and left a lasting imprint on Louisiana basketball despite an NCAA probe in the late 1990s.