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February 6, 2026

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First ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies

Ransom deadline: There has been no response to two separate pleas from "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's family for their mother's apparent kidnapper to make contact. The first deadline for one of the ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance passed last night. The latest >

Letter: Authorities said Guthrie's purported captors demanded millions in bitcoin. The ransom letter reportedly included details about items from Guthrie's home. According to TMZ, which received a letter, the missed deadline would trigger a Monday deadline, with a new demand. Timeline >

'Ransom imposter': A person described as a "ransom impostor" by investigators has been arrested. Law enforcement officials have not identified anyone as either a suspect or a person of interest in the Guthrie case. How common are fake ransom notes? >

Search: Investigators said they have no proof Guthrie is still alive after being taken from her Arizona home. The search has grown increasingly urgent because the 84-year-old grandmother has a pacemaker, heart issues and relies on medication. Guthrie's son issues plea to her captors >

Tanya Brown's 'heart breaks' for Nancy Guthrie's family >

Timeline: Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie, disappears >

Sheriff urges Nancy Guthrie kidnappers to release her >

Luigi Mangione unexpectedly called to New York court on state charges

In court: Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was unexpectedly ordered to return to a New York courtroom this morning. The reason for the hearing was unclear, and the notice reportedly caught the prosecution and the defense off guard. Details >

Hillary Clinton demands public hearing in Epstein investigation

'Stop the games': Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded a public hearing in the House's Jeffrey Epstein investigation and said lawmakers "ignored" previous testimony. "If you want this fight … let's have it," she said. Democrats walk careful line on Clinton controversy >

Woody Allen: Epstein emails show that in 2015, Woody Allen received a White House tour with Epstein's help. The filmmaker and Epstein were neighbors in New York City. What to know >

Nobel chair investigation: Authorities in Norway opened an investigation into Thorbjoern Jagland, the former prime minister and chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, on suspicion of corruption. The decision to investigate was based on information revealed in the Epstein files. Details >

Chairman of prominent law firm Paul Weiss resigns after Epstein emails >

Royal staffers refuse to serve former Prince Andrew at new home: Report >

Bill Gates denies Epstein allegations, says he regrets 'ever knowing' him >

DHS claims about 'domestic terrorists' don't always line up with evidence in court

Immigration enforcement: Some criminal cases involving people characterized by the Department of Homeland Security as "domestic terrorists" out to harm federal immigration agents are being dismissed or reframed. Exclusive report >

Project 2025 plan to make federal workers easier to fire takes effect

Firings: The Office of Personnel Management finalized a rule giving President Donald Trump more power to fire federal employees, aligning with Project 2025's recommendations. Project 2025 was billed as a guide for the next GOP president on expanding executive power. Details >

Layoffs across America: U.S. employers haven't announced this many job cuts to kick off a year since the Great Recession, new data shows. A total of 108,435 job cuts were announced last month — the highest for January since 2009. Industries with the biggest planned cuts >

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A train derailment involving a flammable liquid gas fuel prompted a shelter-in-place order for some Connecticut residents. The latest >

Colorado lawmakers are calling for an investigation following accusations that ICE officers left "death cards" inside detainees' vehicles. Read more >

A Maryland man has been charged with attempted murder of White House budget director Russell Vought. The investigation >

A proposed law in Arizona would require priests to break the seal of confession and report child abuse to the authorities. What to know >

More than 200 people were potentially exposed to carbon monoxide after a leak was discovered at a university in Tennessee. Details >

Iguana meat pizza has been added to the menu of a Florida restaurant after a cold snap caused the creatures to fall from trees. Read more >

Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles across the U.S. due to a brake light failure. What to know >

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Will Trump take revenge on NFL at Super Bowl? Stephen A. Smith hopes not

The Trump administration reportedly has backed off of earlier threats to send ICE officers to the Super Bowl, but analyst Stephen A. Smith says he'll believe it when he doesn't see it. Watch the "CUOMO" interview >