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‘Today’ Host Guthrie Releases New Video Asking for Help as Search for Mother Enters 2nd Week
There has been no word on whether Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still alive amid pleas from the family.
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Deposition With Lawmakers
The pre-trial interview of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate took place as lawmakers continue to search for individuals who may have facilitated his sexual abuse.
Wes Moore Uninvited From Governors’ Dinner With Trump
The Maryland governor said the snub was possibly racially motivated and lamented being ‘singled out,’ but other Democrats were also excluded.
Xi Holds Calls With Trump, Putin on Same Day for International Support Amid Military Purge: Analysts
Xi Jinping’s purge of top generals met with resistance within the Party. He hopes boosting his international image will help stabilize his power, analysts say.
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NFL, Turning Point USA Present Vastly Different Halftime Shows
While Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny performed his set in Spanish at the Super Bowl, Kid Rock headlined an alternative concert honoring Charlie Kirk.
Pentagon to Cut Academic Ties With Harvard, Hegseth Says
The secretary of war said the Ivy League school promotes ideology misaligned with military values.
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Russia Not Going to Attack Europe, But Will Retaliate If Attacked, Says Lavrov
The war between Russia and Ukraine is heading into its fourth year, and negotiations to end the conflict are being brokered by Washington.
California Refinery Closures Spell Trouble for Fuel Prices, Supply: Experts
A California Assembly member and a recent report raised concerns about the impact of refinery closures on dozens of U.S. military installations in the state.
Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
Trump Meets With Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Florida
Honduran President Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura was sworn into office on Jan. 27.
Federal Judge Orders Transportation Department to Restore Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
The two states were challenging funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Trump Lifts Biden-Era Restrictions on Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Marine Monument
President Donald Trump says restoring commercial fishing is in the public interest and cites existing federal laws as sufficient protections of the monument.
US State Department Announces New Sanctions on Iran Oil Network
The sanctions come as talks between Washington and Tehran were initiated in Oman.
Arizona Sheriff Says He Believes ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Still Alive
The comment, which aired Friday morning, comes as the search for the missing woman entered its sixth day.
TSA Says It Has Successfully Rolled Out New Identity Verification System for American Flyers
Passengers can pay a $45 fee to get verified and pass security at airports.
Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
Democrats Lay Out Demands for DHS Funding Package
Republicans rejected the Democrats’ proposal as ‘a ridiculous Christmas list’ of demands.
Why Greenland Is at the Center of a Shifting Global Order
The old order has been breaking since Russia invaded Ukraine, experts say, and the Arctic felt the change first. The new order will form in about half a decade.
Republicans, Democrats Grapple With DHS Bill Ahead of Funding Deadline
With both sides digging in, senators are indicating that a deal before the Feb. 13 funding deadline appears unlikely.
