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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Teen Charged With Random Killing in Massachusetts

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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Mar 13 2026SPORTS

Ravens Eye Super Bowl Glory with New Pass Rusher

The Baltimore team is setting its sights high after adding defensive end Trey Hendrickson. He announced his ambition at the player‑introduction event: a Super Bowl title. “The standard here is high and I’m excited for that challenge, ” he told reporters, praising the city’s strong defense and teamma

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

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

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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Mar 13 2026SCIENCE

BTS Fans Use YouTube to Share Feelings and Help Each Other

Music fans around the world have turned YouTube into a place where they can talk about their feelings and get support. BTS, the popular South Korean boy band, has more than 90 million followers worldwide. Their fans, called ARMY, use the band’s videos and comments to express emotions and conne

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Mar 13 2026CRIME

A Kidneys Dilemma: A Mother’s Tough Choice

Victoria Gotti is facing a hard decision about her health and her son’s future. She has chronic kidney disease and needs a transplant. The only available donor would be her oldest son, Carmine. The mother worries about how her father, a former mob boss, was treated in prison. He died of throat

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Epicardial Pulse‑Field Breaks Bachmann’s Bundle Heartbeats

A new technique uses short bursts of electric energy to stop abnormal heart rhythms that start in a specific area called Bachmann’s bundle. Doctors first locate the problem spot from outside the heart, then deliver a pulsed‑field shock that destroys only the faulty cells. This method works without d

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Mar 13 2026CELEBRITIES

Smear Tactics in Hollywood: A Deep Dive

The new audio clip shows a PR team plotting negative stories about a film producer. A digital fixer told a top publicist to create anonymous sites with no proof that the producer was involved in sex trafficking. The fixer urged “really heavy” accusations, linking the producer to wealthy men an

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Colon Cancer in Young People: New Clues About Stiff Tissues

The death of a well‑known actor at 48 from colon cancer has highlighted a worrying rise in the disease among people under 50. Researchers at two Texas universities have found that tumors in younger patients grow in tissues that feel firmer than normal. This stiffness is linked to changes in collagen

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Mar 13 2026HEALTH

Drip Deals: Are IV Vitamins a Smart Choice?

People are lining up at colorful “drip bars” across the state, paying $200 to $600 for vitamin infusions that promise quick recovery from a hangover, clearer skin, or better focus. A 34‑year‑old lawyer who usually caught two colds a year says the experience helped him stop getting sick altogether. T

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Cuba Talks to the U. S. as Energy Shortage Hits Hard

Cuban leaders have opened a conversation with Washington, a first step after years of tension. President Miguel Díaz‑Canel said the meetings aimed to tackle the growing power crisis and other differences between the two nations. He did not give details, but the timing suggests a response to the isla

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