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Savannah Guthrie posts message to her mother's kidnapper asking to provide proof she is alive
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — NBC “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said Wednesday that her family is ready to talk to people holding their mother, but they want to see proof that she is alive.Guthrie said in a recorded video posted on social media that her family has heard about a ransom letter in media reports.
“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated” Guthrie said. “We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out... Read More
EPA administrator outlines Trump's plan speed up rebuilding of homes destroyed by LA wildfires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trump administration officials traveled to Los Angeles on Wednesday to outline the president's plan to override state and local rules and speed up the permitting process for reconstruction of tens of thousands of homes destroyed by last year's wildfires.Last week the president signed an executive order that the White House promised would allow homeowners to rebuild without contending with “unnecessary, duplicative, or obstructive” requirements. The plan is to allow federal loan recipients to “self-certify” that they meet all state and local building... Read More
ICE agents can't make warrantless arrests in Oregon unless there's a risk of escape, US judge rules
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — U.S. immigration agents in Oregon must stop arresting people without warrants unless there's a likelihood of escape, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.U.S. District Judge Mustafa Kasubhai issued a preliminary injunction in a proposed class-action lawsuit targeting the Department of Homeland Security's practice of arresting immigrants they happen to come across while conducting ramped-up enforcement operations — which critics have described as “arrest first, justify later.”
Similar actions, including immigration agents entering private... Read More
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sidelined until after All-Star break with abdominal strain
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out of action until after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain, the team announced Wednesday.The reigning MVP suffered the injury during Oklahoma City's 128-92 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. The Canadian guard will sit out the All-Star games on Feb. 15. Commissioner Adam Silver will choose his replacement for the World team in the round-robin competition.
Gilgeous-Alexander missed Wednesday night’s game at San Antonio. The Thunder have four more games before All-Star Weekend,... Read More
On Capitol Hill, Treasury Secretary Bessentâs testimony descends into insults and shouting matches
WASHINGTON (AP) — A hearing about oversight of the U.S. financial system devolved into insults several times Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent clashed with Democratic lawmakers over fiscal policy, the business dealings of the Trump family and other issues.Appearances by treasury secretaries on Capitol Hill are more typically known for staid exchanges over economic policy than for political theater, but Wednesday's hearing of the House Financial Services Committee hearing featured several fiery exchanges between the Republican Cabinet member and Democrats, with... Read More
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- The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III's private estate after Epstein document uproar
- Iran and US agree to hold nuclear talks Friday in Oman as Trump delivers blunt warning to Khamenei
- Trump's border czar is pulling 700 immigration officers out of Minnesota immediately
- Washington Post cuts a third of its staff in a blow to a legendary news brand
- Curling opens competition at 2026 Winter Olympics as brief power outage pauses play, luge training
- Supreme Court allows new California congressional districts that favor Democrats
- Israel strikes across Gaza, killing 24, and says militants attacked its soldiers
- Legal fight escalates over Georgia voting records as Trump says he wants to âtake overâ elections
- Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
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