[AI-Generated Summary] In this transcript from October 13, 2020, IU NewsNet Daily covers a range of national and local news, starting with the second day of Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings, where she emphasized her judicial independence regarding election disputes. Locally, Monroe County reported nearly 13,000 absentee ballot requests, representing 13% of registered voters, as the October 22nd application deadline approached. The report also highlights a rise in COVID-19 cases in Indiana, prompting the upcoming opening of a new testing site in downtown Bloomington. Additionally, the IU Police Department is increasing transparency by releasing quarterly data on incidents of resistance , while students prepare for the release of spring semester course schedules for a term set to begin January 19th. Finally, in sports, the IU football team suffered a setback with freshman offensive lineman Kahlil Benson sidelined for the season due to a torn ACL.
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