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A month into their housing search in Hartford County, the couple finally found their dream home in a suburb, New Britain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The search operation is ongoing deep inside Iran for a second crew member, according to CBS, the BBC's US partner.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Goodspeed notes that recession-related search trends like “layoffs” also spiked in 2008 and 2020—just before the U.S. economy entered its most recent recessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The charges were announced following an 18-month long investigation that saw authorities serving more than 50 search warrants.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

As the diggers reached three feet, a rush of frigid underground water flooded the hole, stopping the search for the peddler’s bones.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock