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18-year-old college freshman Alaina Kunes has released an apology statement after she was recorded along with another young woman making monkey/ape gestures and noises in front of the door of three black students who lived below their apartment. Kunes says she has personally apologized to the women and recognizes her actions were deeply harmful, but claims she was unaware of their race and had “never met the women.” However, one of the black students who lives inside the targeted apartment offers a much different account. Bethany Joy posted to social media there have been several interactions with their upstairs neighbors, including one where there was a noise complaint.
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We are learning more disturbing details about the murder on a MSC Seascape cruise this week. Federal authorities have released statements made by 48 year old Jason Leon Watford explaining the timeline of events that led to the strangling death of his 31 year old wife, Susan Watford. Watford has a long and violent criminal history, including a domestic violence conviction against Susan from just two years ago. Meanwhile, police say there was a child inside the cabin at the time of the murder; without detailing age, gender or relation to the couple, officials have only said the child is currently in foster care.
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South Carolina first responders rescued an 11-month-old little boy after police say his father buried him alive, wrapped in a towel, inside a dog crate. Search teams found a new patch of dirt, 50 yards into the woods and heard little Koah Sharpe crying, a deputy calling it “the most joyful sound you ever heard.” Koah’s father, 25-year-old Michael Comer, is under arrest as police try to piece together a motive for this horrific crime. Comer’s own mother is speaking out saying there were no warning signs and what her son is accused of is “pure evil.”
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Seven fraternity brothers accused of sexual assault. A disturbing group chat involving more than 50 frat brothers. And an Ivy League university under fire.
Netflix's InstaDoc Jane Doe v. Cornell is sparking outrage, and Elisa Donovan and Jenn Fessler have even more to say about the explosive case. From shocking allegations and a culture of silence to troubling questions about Cornell's handling of the case.Who knew what, who should be held accountable, and how could this happen at one of America's most prestigious universities?
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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”
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