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Israeli military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detaineeMar 12, 2026 3:38 pm - Israel's military on Thursday said it was dropping charges against five soldiers accused of beating and sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in an alleged assault partially caught on camera.
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Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, DHS saysMar 12, 2026 1:05 pm - The armed man who rammed his vehicle into one of the nation’s largest Reform synagogues has been identified as a 41-year-old naturalized citizen born in Lebanon, according to federal officials.
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordabilityMar 12, 2026 1:03 pm - The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem.
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Minimalist horror ‘Undertone’ uses audio and soundscapes to scare youMar 12, 2026 12:45 pm - “My favorite thing about this whole process is just watching it with audiences. I think that’s probably why I wanted to make a horror film … just to kind of witness the reactions,” “Understone” director Ian Tuason said.
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Celebrity chef René Redzepi resigns from iconic Danish restaurant Noma after abuse allegationsMar 12, 2026 11:39 am - René Redzepi, founder and celebrity chef at the iconic Danish restaurant Noma that won three Michelin stars and other international accolades for its innovative “New Nordic” cuisine, has stepped down from his post following allegations of abuse and assault at the Copenhagen landmark.
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Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror convictionMar 12, 2026 11:11 am - The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, according to the FBI.
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Google overhauls its Maps app, adding in more AI features to help people get aroundMar 12, 2026 8:32 am - Google Maps will depend more heavily on artificial intelligence to help people figure out where they want to go and the best way to get there as part of a major redesign ...
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US applications for unemployment benefits inch down to 213,000 as layoffs remain stableMar 12, 2026 8:30 am - WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched down modestly last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels despite a weakening job market. T...
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Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas pricesMar 12, 2026 8:12 am - xperts say prolonged high gas prices may drive some EV interest and sales. Car-buying resource Edmunds says it has seen an uptick in people researching EVs and hybrids.
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How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyondMar 12, 2026 7:18 am - As the war in Iran ratchets up, the price of crude oil has been swinging sharply. Consumers are already feeling the effects of the war and its destabilizing effect on worldwide energy production.