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Noun
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There is no indication of foul play, the official said.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
3 May 2026 -
No foul play is suspected, sources told CBS News.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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On the anniversary of their murders, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Atlanta Field Office and the Putnam County Sheriff's Office renewed a call for information that might help with the case.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Tartaglione, who is now serving four life sentences for the murders, said in a 2025 podcast interview that his lawyers had handwriting experts examine the note.—
Shirsho Dasgupta
Updated May 6,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Noun
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AIs have been linked to multiple suicides, including the death of a Florida teenager who had a months-long relationship with a chatbot made by a company called Character.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 May 2026
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OpenAI also faces lawsuits from multiple families who allege ChatGPT encouraged their children’s suicides.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hara-kiris.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hara-kiris. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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