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New This Morning: “Act of Terrorism;” Chilling Details on Attackers in Virginia and Michigan Mar 13, 2026

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We are getting more details about who the suspects were and why they attacked a Michigan synagogue and a Virginia university campus. One was a convicted ISIS sympathizer, recently released from prison who tried to make the courts believe he felt deeply regretful for his allegiance to the terror organization. The other was a naturalized U.S. citizen from Lebanon who authorities believe had recently lost family members to Israeli missile strikes in his home country.

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Killer Thriller: Amanda Knox - Famous For A Murder She Didn't Commit Mar 13, 2026

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Amanda Knox was a 20-year-old study-abroad student when her British roommate Meredith Kercher was brutally murdered in Perugia, Italy. Within days, Knox went from college kid to global villain, dubbed “Foxy Knoxy” by tabloids and thrust into one of the most infamous murder cases in modern history.

Knox joins Killer Thriller to talk about the interrogation that changed everything, spending years in prison, the media frenzy that took over the case, and what it’s like to rebuild your life after the world decides you’re guilty. Today, Knox works to expose controversial prosecutions and wrongful convictions, including in her latest podcast, DOUBT: The Case of Lucy Letby.

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Grief Author Murder Trial Shocker: The Defense Rests Seconds After Prosecution! Mar 12, 2026

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After nearly 3 full weeks of testimony, where jurors heard accusations of a poisoned Valentine’s Day sandwich, a fentanyl spiked Moscow mule along with damning internet searches and a heartbroken ex-lover, the defense shocked the courtroom by not calling a single witness. There were hours of back and forth between the attorneys and judge regarding would-be witnesses and testimony, but ultimately Kouri Richins and her defense team felt confident enough in their case to move on to closing arguments, set to begin on Monday.

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BREAKING: 2 Separate “Active Shooter” Situations End with Attackers Dead; Investigations Underway Mar 12, 2026

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It’s been a chaotic and frightening day in both Michigan and Virginia. First, just outside of Detroit, a vehicle driven by a man armed with a rifle rammed a synagogue. Security fired shots and the vehicle burst into flames inside the synagogue. The would-be shooter was killed, but there are concerns about incendiary devices that may still be inside the vehicle. In Virginia, one victim is dead, two others injured after a gunman opened fire on Old Dominion University’s campus just before 11am. The gunman is dead, but investigators are now trying to determine what happened and why, as classes have been cancelled for the rest of the week.

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The Compelling, Unexpected Moment Inside A Texas Execution Chamber Mar 12, 2026

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Minutes before 51-year-old convicted murderer Cedric Ricks died by lethal injection last night, he had more than just a few final words, he had a long, emotional statement directed at the family he devastated. Ricks not only repeatedly apologized for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son 13 years ago, but directed much of his emotional plea for forgiveness at her surviving son who witnessed his execution.

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Morning Run: Iranian Girls’ School, Threat to CA, Kouri Richins Testifying?, Executed Inmate’s Apology, Trump/Epstein Titanic Statue, Hegseth Unflattering Photos and Earthlings Avoid Impact Mar 12, 2026

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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California On Alert: FBI Warning Of “Aspirational” Attack Mar 12, 2026

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What are Californian’s supposed to think… or do? While residents have been officially warned about a possible Iranian retaliation, they’re also being told there is no “immediate, credible threat” to their state. Amy and T.J. go over the FBI alert that has caused a tremendous amount of fear and trepidation, and the reaction from local officials to try and calm everyone’s concerns, especially with the Oscar’s this weekend.

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Former University of Kentucky Cheerleader Charged With 1st Degree Manslaughter Mar 11, 2026

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A grand jury has indicted 22-year-old Laken Snelling with the much more serious charge of first degree manslaughter for the death of her newborn baby last August. Police initially charged the college senior with lesser counts of abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence after finding the body of her newborn hidden in a black trash bag in Snelling’s closet. The medical examiner determined the baby was born alive, but died by “asphyxia by undetermined means.”

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Former NFL Player Accused of Using ChatGPT To Cover Up “Sinister” Murder Mar 11, 2026

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Tennessee prosecutors say former NFL Linebacker, 31-year-old Darron Lee, viciously beat and stabbed his fiancé to death and then asked ChatGPT how to cover up the crime scene. In a preliminary hearing, prosecutors told the judge they believe the victim suffered for multiple days, beaten and stabbed, while Lee asked the bot what to do and what to say to authorities before eventually calling 9-1-1.

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Morning Run: NASA Satellite Crash, Intensifying Iran War, Alabama Stops Execution, TSA “Sick” Calls, Shellfish Norovirus Warning, Bam Beats Kobe and Eating Pizza Pays Mar 11, 2026

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Robach and Holmes cover the latest news headlines and entertainment updates and give perspective on current events in their daily “Morning Run.”

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