Nancy Guthrie Investigation: FBI Seeks Gray Truck and Releases Suspect Description as Reward Doubles in Arizona Kidnapping Case

SUMMARY  TUCSON, Arizona — Federal authorities searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, have released a description of a man of interest and a black backpack and are asking residents near her home to check surveillance video for a gray truck.  According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation … Read more

EPA Overturns 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Targeting Vehicle Emissions Rules

SUMMARY  WASHINGTON — The US Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday formally rescinded its 2009 “endangerment finding” that classified greenhouse gas emissions as a threat to human health and welfare, President Donald Trump announced at the White House.  The move, part of broader efforts to roll back climate regulations, could complicate future federal emissions rules and … Read more

Two US Navy Ships Collide in Caribbean, Leaving Two Sailors Injured

SUMMARY  Two US Navy ships collided Wednesday in the Caribbean Sea, injuring two sailors during a routine at sea resupply operation, US Southern Command said Thursday.  The destroyer USS Truxtun and the supply ship USNS Supply were performing a parallel transfer of fuel and provisions when the collision occurred. The incident highlights operational challenges faced … Read more

NHTSA Issues Urgent “Do Not Drive” Warning for Millions of Vehicles with Recalled Takata Airbags

SUMMARY  The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Wednesday warned owners of millions of vehicles equipped with defective Takata airbags not to drive their cars.  Citing new test results showing a high risk of airbag inflator ruptures, especially in hot and humid conditions.  The recall affects vehicles from multiple major automakers, including Honda, Toyota, … Read more

Person Released After Questioning as Search for Nancy Guthrie Intensifies in Arizona

SUMMARY  RIO RICO, Arizona — Authorities have released a man detained for questioning in southern Arizona as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, even as federal investigators review surveillance video showing a masked, armed individual outside her home the night she disappeared. The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has … Read more

Law Enforcement Expands Search in Rio Rico in Nancy Guthrie Case

SUMMARY RIO RICO, Ariz. — Authorities carried out a court authorized search Tuesday night at a residence in Rio Rico, Arizona, in connection with the ongoing Nancy Guthrie case, detaining an individual for questioning, officials said.  Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing Jan. 31. Two Santa Cruz County sheriff’s … Read more

Police Detain Individual for Questioning in Nancy Guthrie Search

SUMMARY  TUCSON, Arizona — Law enforcement officials have detained a person south of Tucson for questioning in connection with the Nancy Guthrie search, following the FBI’s release of surveillance footage showing a masked, armed individual approaching her home.  Authorities emphasized that the person is not currently considered a suspect. Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of … Read more

British Columbia school shooting leaves 10 dead, Canadian police say

SUMMARY  Canadian police said ten people, including the suspected shooter, were killed after a shooting at a high school in British Columbia on Tuesday, marking one of the deadliest school attacks in recent Canadian history. The British Columbia school shooting unfolded at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, triggering a large emergency response and renewed scrutiny of … Read more