Israel-Bound FlyDubai Flight Pilot Stabbed In 'Violent' Attack ... Video From Attempted Hijacking

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10:10 AM PT -- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with one of the plane passengers who helped take down the attempted hijacker after returning safely to Israel.

He told the PM the stabbed pilot was able to open the door before collapsing to the ground ... giving passengers the chance to rush and subdue the attacker.

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TOUCHED DOWN IN TEL AVIV

An Israel-bound commercial flight was sent into chaos Wednesday morning when two pilots got into a violent confrontation during what officials are calling a "terror attack attempt" ... and graphic video shows the captain drenched in blood after being stabbed.

The bloody footage shows the captain wearing an oxygen mask as he lies on his back in the galley ... his body is covered in blood-soaked bandages as he clings to life next to a blood-soaked wall, as bloodied passengers stand over him.

It looks like the pilot was stabbed several times ... and it appears his alleged attacker, his co-pilot, is unconscious by the time the video was shot ... his white uniform soaked in blood.

Cornell Alleged Victim D.A. Says Cops Did Not Share, 'I Was Raped' Statement ... Evidence of Cover-Up?!?

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A shocking twist in the Cornell rape investigation ... the D.A. says campus police never forwarded the alleged victim's full statement, which reportedly included her statement, "I can say with 100% confidence, I was raped."

CBS News obtained the transcript of Jane Doe's interview with the Cornell Campus Police during its investigation in November, 2024. During the interview, she also says at some point she was "completely and totally incapacitated."

Tompkins County D.A. Matthew Van Houten says he never saw the full transcript of her 2-day interview with Campus Police ... he only saw the results of the investigation, which included a summary in which campus cops say she told them the encounter with the fraternity members was voluntary, conscious and consensual.

Macklemore 'Free Palestine' Tour Sells Out

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Macklemore's "Free Palestine Tour" is a hot ticket ... with the rapper announcing all three shows have already sold out ... just hours after tickets went on sale.

Macklemore shared the news Wednesday, saying the Dublin, Paris and London dates are sellouts ... and admitting he was "blown away" by the response.

He says the shows were put together quickly, with the belief that musicians can stand in solidarity with Palestinians, raise money, and use their platforms for activism.

University of Wisconsin Students We Were Drugged At Frats, Sexually Assualted

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Two University of Wisconsin-Madison students say they were drugged at off-campus fraternity houses, with one also reporting a sexual assault ... another troubling set of allegations involving Greek life.

UW-Madison said both students came forward Sunday with separate allegations. In one case, a student said they were drugged Saturday night at a frat house and inappropriately touched at two different fraternity houses.

The other student said they were drugged at an off-campus frat Sept. 17 and later sexually assaulted at a residence hall. The university says the victim and suspect know each other.

Florida Teen Social Media Trend Haircut Stunt Turns Into Roadside Horror

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A Florida teen's social media stunt ended in a trip to the hospital after cops say he was struck by a pickup truck while getting a haircut in the middle of a busy roadway.

Police in Ocala say three young men -- ages 18, 19 and 20 -- planted a chair in the median of a busy road Sunday night to film a haircut stunt for social media.

That's when cops say a Chevrolet Silverado and a Lexus SUV collided nearby, sending the pickup careening into the median and slamming into the 18-year-old, who was sitting in the barber's chair.

Wynonna Judd I Miss My Daughter, But ... Quit Blaming Me For Your Issues!!!

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Wynonna Judd says she misses her incarcerated daughter, Grace, a lot while she raises Grace's own daughter ... but Wynonna is tired of being on the receiving end of her barbs.

The singer-songwriter opened up about caring for 4-year-old Kaliyah with her husband, Cactus Moser, in an interview with People ... as well as the vulnerability she displays in her new album, "The Hard Truth."

One song, "Drive," centers on visiting Grace in jail during a past stint. Grace was locked up again earlier this year after she pled guilty to driving with a suspended or revoked license ... and she's struggled with addiction for years.

Wynonna says, "I miss [Grace] desperately" ... but follows it up by saying her daughter needs to find a way to heal and "quit blaming" her for everything. The singer said she hasn't spoken to her daughter in over a year.

United Airlines Passenger Turns 'Deep Purple' In Air ... Plane Makes Emergency Landing

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10:00 AM PT -- TMZ has learned that the passenger has unfortunately died ... their body has been turned over to the King County Medical Examiner.

A United Airlines passenger suffered a medical emergency Tuesday after he turned "deep purple" during a flight from Tokyo to Denver ... and the plane had to be diverted to Seattle for an emergency landing, according to witnesses and officials.

The horrific incident began about 6 and a half hours into the 10 and a half hour flight from Narita International Airport in Japan to Denver International Airport in Colorado, according to an eyewitness and the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said the crew reported that a passenger was having a medical emergency.

The eyewitness tells TMZ ... she was woken up by a commotion near her seat and was shocked to see an unconscious man lying on the floor with 3 firemen and a stewardess surrounding him.

Aaron Sorkin Like My New Tan?!? Call Me Aaron Scorchin!!!

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Aaron Sorkin showed off what was either an incredibly deep tan or a catastrophic sunburn while he was at a movie premiere ... and you've got to see the pics!

Attending a gala screening of "The Social Reckoning" -- which he penned and directed -- in London on Tuesday, Aaron wore a gray suit, a light brown tie, and was seemingly more bronzed than the Oscar statue he won for writing "The Social Network."

All sick burns aside ... Aaron looked dapper on the carpet as he posed for pictures with the stars of the film, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White.

Deontay Wilder I Never Laid a Finger on Ex-Fiancée's Son

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Deontay Wilder says his ex-fiancée Telli Swift's son's allegations that the boxer brutally beat him up are totally bogus.

Deontay makes a vehement denial in new legal docs obtained by TMZ ... and his legal team goes even further ... claiming, among other things, if Kerron Swift suffered any injuries, those were caused by pre-existing conditions or unrelated events.

In addition ... they say that Kerron cannot back up his claims of emotional distress, false imprisonment, assault and battery.

Alix Earle I've Never Read a Book ... Maybe Dr. Seuss?

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Alix Earle is claiming that at 25 years old, she has never read a book ... ever.

Answering questions as part of a lightning round Q&A with Interview’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg on Instagram Monday ... Alix made the big reveal after being asked what the last book she read was.

Alix -- who was wearing a white robe and tank top -- said ... "I've never read a book."

Accused Cornell Frat Bro's Lawyer My Client Went to Investigate 'Free P***y' Snapchat Message ... But He Did Not Rape Her!!!

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The lawyer defending 1 of the 7 frat brothers accused of gang raping a Cornell student in 2024 is claiming that while his client did react to the infamous "free p***y" Snapchat group message, he did not rape her.

Attorney Jeremy Saland, who represents defendant Scott Kretzschmar, told CNN that his client merely went upstairs following the "free p***y" group message ... after asking himself "what the heck does this mean?"

Saland claims that Kretzschmar just joked around and talked with the Jane Doe -- who he claims was conscious -- for 5 minutes.

Ari Emanuel on Meghan Markle It Was A Royal Pain to Think About Her Career!!!

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Meghan Markle's former agent says he's got no idea which way her career's going ... and he loves that it's not his problem to figure it out.

Ari Emanuel -- the powerhouse WME Group executive chairman -- sat down for an interview with The Sunday Times, published over the weekend, and was asked where he thinks her career is headed.

Ari replied, "Here's the great thing: I don't have to think about that anymore."

Florida Man Allegedly Killed 15 Dogs, Told Cops He Set House On Fire

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15 dogs are dead after a Florida man allegedly turned his own home into a death trap ... with authorities saying the man admitted to soaking the place in gasoline and setting it ablaze while the animals were still inside.

Cops say Terrance Banks told them he poured gas across the floors of his Geneva home Monday, lit a piece of paper, and used it to ignite the fuel -- with the fire starting in the kitchen.

The ugliest part ... investigators say some of the dogs were locked in crates and had no shot at escaping the flames or smoke.

TMZ Live Stream Come Into Our Office and Watch News Happen!!!

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You never know what you're gonna get ... a big story that breaks, an argument erupts in the room, or someone's just joking around.

Your comments are a big part of the stream, and the staff spends a lot of time speaking directly to you. Every day is different!

We also use our live stream to produce our "TMZ Live" TV show.

Chantel Jeffries Birthday Caked Up

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Chantel Jeffries just turned 34 ... and she has our jaws on the floor!

This birthday babe looks so good we simply had to celebrate with some hot shots.

This darling DJ is a total stunner ... and she's been blessing our timelines with steamy snaps and sensual selfies.

That's why we want to share the love ... and what better day than Chantel's birthday?! Trust us, you won't wanna miss out!

Check out our gallery to send this gorgeous girl a little bday love!

Alleged Cornell Gang Rape Victim Told Cops She Was Raped in 2024 ... Alleged Police Transcript Reveals

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7:13 AM PT The DA says he did not receive a police transcript.

The Cornell student at the center of a reopened criminal investigation told campus police, "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped" ... a detail that was not included in the district attorney's summary of the initial interview.

CBS News New York obtained a transcript of Jane Doe's November 2024 interview with Cornell University Police, conducted three weeks after the alleged assault at the Chi Phi fraternity house.

It's unclear if CBS NY obtained the full police interview transcript.

The transcript appears to conflict with Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten's characterization of Jane's original statement. Van Houten previously said she did not allege she was drugged against her will or gang raped, describing her drug use and sexual activity as "voluntary, conscious and consensual."

The D.A. has since reopened the case after Jane filed a civil lawsuit accusing seven Chi Phi fraternity members of drugging and sexually assaulting her over several hours.

As TMZ previously reported, Van Houten said the lawsuit presents a "dramatically different" account from Jane's original statement. The D.A. plans to present the case to a grand jury.

Jane’s attorney, Thomas Giuffra, previously told TMZ the police report included allegations of sexual assault and ketamine use. He also said the report was not materially different from the allegations in the lawsuit.

The lawsuit claims one fraternity member sent a Snapchat message to a group of Chi Phi members saying there was "free p***y" upstairs, allegedly inviting others to join the sexual assault.

Attorneys for two of the accused men have denied the allegations to CBS New York. Cornell says it imposed serious disciplinary sanctions, including suspensions and expulsions.

No criminal charges have been filed.