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Guthrie family ups reward to $1 million in Nancy Guthrie case
The family of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery or an arrest, as relatives and investigators appeal to the public after a tearful plea for help.

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Blue Cities Push Back on ICE Crackdowns
In New York, Philadelphia and other major U.S. cities, elected Democrats are rolling out local policies to curb ICE operations and have vowed to prosecute agents who violate local laws, signaling a potential clash with the federal immigration crackdown as Minneapolis winds down.

FBI-SWAT operation near Guthrie residence as Nancy Guthrie missing case unfolds
Authorities, including the FBI and SWAT, conducted an operation at a residence about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home as the search for the missing 84-year-old continues.

Epstein case: FBI found no trafficking network among powerful figures, docs show
Over years, the FBI examined Epstein’s bank records, emails, and homes, interviewed victims, and reviewed his ties to influential people; a DOJ release and AP reporting indicate the bureau concluded Epstein wasn’t running a sex-trafficking network for powerful men.

Small NYC Landlords Brace for Survival Under Rent Freeze Plan
Small landlords in New York City warn that Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed rent-freeze for rent-stabilized units could push many of them out of business, highlighting a clash between tenant protections and the livelihood of small-property investors.

Minnesota shifts enforcement as ICE-Patrol rift unfolds
Leadership changes in Minnesota reflect ongoing tensions between ICE and Border Patrol over immigration enforcement methods, signaling a shift in how state authorities coordinate with federal agencies amid national debates on border security.

Portland tenants sue DHS over tear gas seeping into homes near ICE facility
Tenants living near the Portland ICE facility filed a federal lawsuit asking a judge to bar agents from using tear gas that is likely to infiltrate their homes, arguing the gas endangers residents and should only be deployed if officers face an imminent threat.

Charlotte Communion Edict Highlights Rift in American Catholic Liturgy
A Charlotte bishop’s pastoral letter banning kneelers and altar rails and mandating standing for Holy Communion has sparked backlash from traditionalists, signaling a broader, ongoing rift within the U.S. Catholic community over liturgical practice and church unity.

Measles detected at largest U.S. immigrant family detention site, fueling outbreak fears
Two detainees at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas—the nation’s largest immigrant family detention facility—tested positive for measles, authorities said, prompting concerns from lawmakers and advocates that the crowded site could see a broader outbreak without proper prevention measures.
Coast Guard suspends search for Lily Jean crewmembers off Cape Ann after exhaustive rescue effort
The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the seven missing crewmembers from the 72-foot fishing vessel Lily Jean, about 25 miles off Cape Ann, Massachusetts, after an extensive 24-hour operation that recovered one unresponsive person, found a debris field, and located an unoccupied life raft. Search efforts spanned roughly 1,047 square miles using multiple aircraft and small boats; authorities determined all reasonable efforts had been exhausted and the cause remains under investigation.

DOJ launches federal civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting
The Justice Department has opened a federal civil rights investigation into the Border Patrol shooting of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti, with the FBI leading the probe and DHS providing support; CBP is conducting its own internal inquiry, and it remains unclear whether Minnesota investigators will receive federal evidence. New video footage contradicts the initial claim that Pretti brandished a handgun, and questions linger about what information the federal investigation will share with state authorities and how the case will proceed.