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Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

sports

Rockies Gear Up: Roster Uncertainty and New Beginnings

March 11, 2026

The Rockies are busy shaping a 26‑man squad for the season opener on March 27 in Miami. Decision makers like DePodesta, Byrnes and Schaeffer juggle stats, experience, minor‑league options and gut feelings. Who will be the fifth starter? Options include Chase Dollander, Ryan Feltner or a retooled

politics

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

March 11, 2026

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

politics

College Players Get a Voice in NIL Debate

March 11, 2026

The state legislature is turning its attention to the world of college sports, where student athletes have long been barred from profiting off their own names. A recent proposal would give athletes the right to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and other commercial deals while they still st

crime

A Troubling Attack in Chicago’s Loop Sparks New Arrest

March 11, 2026

In the heart of downtown Chicago, a 36‑year‑old man was taken into custody on March 5 after police said he assaulted three women. The incident happened near 108 S. Michigan Ave, where the suspect was described as wearing all black and striking strangers on the street. One victim, a 24‑year‑old Blac

entertainment

Scorsese’s TV Twist: A New Take on a Classic Crime Show

March 11, 2026

The famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese, known for movies like Goodfellas and Raging Bull, stepped into television to help create a top crime series on HBO. The show, set in the 1920s during Prohibition, follows a corrupt Atlantic City official who mixes politics with bootlegging. Scorsese’s role was m

politics

Children Stolen: A Hidden Crime in the Ukraine War

March 11, 2026

The United Nations has called the removal of thousands of Ukrainian children by Russia a crime against humanity. A commission set up after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 says it has proof that Russian officials have moved or deported kids from occupied regions. It lists 1, 205 confirmed cases

politics

Lawmakers Push New Rules to Stop Church Disruptions

March 11, 2026

Louisiana legislators are moving quickly to create state laws that would make it a crime to disturb religious services. The push comes after an anti‑ICE protest in Minneapolis caused chaos inside a church, leading to arrests of both protesters and journalists. Two Senate bills—SB 35 from Senator Bil

entertainment

The Rookie Rewrites the Cop‑Show Playbook

March 11, 2026

A new season of a long‑running police drama is turning heads by mixing familiar beats with fresh twists. Instead of following the same tired patterns, the show launches its eighth series from a dramatic European backdrop, giving viewers an unexpected taste of foreign scenery in a network‑TV forma

politics

Bank Deal Sparks Court Debate Over Turkey‑US Ties

March 11, 2026

A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif