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Mar 13 2026CRIME

Kidnapper’s Motive Hinted, Still No Arrest

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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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Late‑Night Post Amid Rising Casualties

At just past midnight, the former president posted a message on his social media platform that praised U. S. military actions against Iran while new reports surfaced of additional American deaths in the same conflict. The post described the United States as “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, l

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Mar 13 2026SCIENCE

Neurons Learn the Beat: How Different Inhibitory Sounds Shape Brain Wiring

Three main types of brain cells called interneurons sit in a tight network with pyramidal neurons. Some of these interneurons connect right near the cell’s core, while others reach farther out toward the tree‑like branches called dendrites. Each type can also make its own rhythmic noise—either

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

CNN’s New Owner Could Change the Game

The Pentagon chief said he hopes a billionaire named David Ellison will own CNN soon, thinking it might make the news better. Ellison owns a big movie company and is close to former President Trump. He wants to buy the network through his other business that already plans to take over a larger me

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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 2026FINANCE

Inflation Bounces Back as Economy Slows, Pre‑War Shock Looms

The first month of 2026 saw a modest rise in consumer prices, according to the Federal Reserve’s favored measure. Prices went up by 0. 3 percent from December, and when compared to last year the jump was 2. 8 percent. Even after removing food and energy, core inflation hit 0. 4 percent monthly and 3

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Crash of U. S. refueling plane in Iraq claims four crew lives

A military tanker crashed in western Iraq on Thursday while flying a refueling mission linked to the Iran war. The U. S. Central Command said that the KC‑135 aircraft went down around 2 p. m. ET, and four of its six crew members were confirmed dead. The status of the remaining two people is unknown,

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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

The Strait of Hormuz: Calm in the Storm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that worries about a closed Strait of Hormuz are overblown, claiming the U. S. has plans to keep oil moving even while Iran’s forces threaten shipping. He brushed off reports that the Pentagon had no strategy before the recent conflict, noting that Iran has long u

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