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Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

March 13, 2026

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has reached a new stage, with law‑enforcement officials suggesting they have an idea of why the abduction occurred. Sheriff Chris Nanos, who leads the effort in Pima County, told reporters that authorities are “pretty sure” the crime was a targete

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Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

March 13, 2026

An 18‑year‑old high school senior was taken into custody without bail after police said he admitted to murdering a 69‑year‑old woman in Danvers. The suspect, who is still under investigation, confessed to the crime during a police interview in Salem District Court. A psychologist expressed concern a

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Reclaiming a Drum: A Century‑Old Return to the Ivory Coast

March 13, 2026

For more than a hundred years, a giant drum that once echoed through the villages of the Ebrié people was kept far from its homeland. French soldiers seized the instrument in 1916, then shipped it to Paris where it sat on museum shelves for decades. Now the drum, known locally as Djidji Ayôkwé or

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Guard students stop shooter at university

March 13, 2026

An unexpected act of violence hit Old Dominion University when a former guard member, who had once tried to join the Islamic State, opened fire in the business school. Within ten minutes of police being called, the shooter was found dead on campus, and two people were injured. One of them remains in

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Truck Attack at Michigan Synagogue Sparks Tragic Links to Lebanon

March 13, 2026

A violent incident unfolded Thursday afternoon when a vehicle was driven into the doors of Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, a suburb near Detroit. The driver crashed through the building’s entrance and moved down a hallway before being confronted by security staff. Police reports indicate that the

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Old Man Trips Back to the Store, Young Drivers Speed Down Roads

March 13, 2026

In late February, a 73‑year‑old man from Aurora found himself back outside a local convenience store. He had been legally barred from the premises on December 6, and after slipping into it again on December 10, he received a trespassing ticket. He didn’t show up for the court date that followed. Whe

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Twisted Yoga: A New Look at a Controversial Spiritual Movement

March 13, 2026

The Apple TV series “Twisted Yoga” began airing on March 13. It tells the story of a worldwide yoga network that has been accused of cult‑like behavior and abuse. The show follows students who joined a Romanian guru’s group hoping for health and community. They later discovered that the leader, G

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Youth Clubs Fight Violence with New Program

March 13, 2026

A group of community clubs in Santa Monica and nearby cities started a new project to curb youth violence. They used money from a state grant that was meant for areas in Los Angeles County where fights and shootings are common. The places chosen also struggle with poverty, low school performance, an

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Cleveland’s Margaritaville Says Goodbye to the Flats

March 13, 2026

The spot on 1150 Front Avenue in Cleveland’s East Bank has finally shut its doors for good. The Margaritaville chain announced on March 12 that the restaurant will not reopen, ending a chapter for locals who once flocked there. Fans and staff alike were thanked in the statement, which noted ho

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Ivorian Drum Returns Home After a Century

March 13, 2026

In the heart of Abidjan, a lively crowd of chiefs and villagers gathered at the airport on Friday to greet a giant drum that had been away for more than 100 years. The instrument, known as Djidji Ayokwè or “Panther‑Lion” in the local language, is over three metres long and almost 400 kilos heavy. It