Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 18 latest updates

Feb. 18 marks the 18th day since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives 'highly sophisticated' ransom demand

The note, according to TMZ's report, contains “a highly sophisticated demand" that involves a cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin, as well as graphic descriptions of the consequences if the ransom is not paid.

Nancy Guthrie: 'Biological evidence' found at her Catalina Foothills home

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 18 days after she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, and in the meantime, the sheriff's department released information Wednesday about "biological evidence" being found at the scene of the crime.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice sued by ex, accused of domestic violence

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is facing a new civil lawsuit in Dallas County alleging he repeatedly assaulted his former girlfriend over a two-year period.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to end local law enforcement's cooperation with ICE

Maryland Governor Wes Moore took a major step on immigration on Tuesday, signing emergency legislation that ends local law enforcement's formal cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  

Fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about Blackbird Mountain Guides

A three-day backcountry trip led by Blackbird Mountain Guides turned deadly Tuesday when an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe. Authorities confirmed Wednesday that eight people are dead and one remains missing following the slide.

Centreville gas leak investigation; Capitol shotgun incident update
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An investigation is underway for the source of the gas leak in Centreville. Video provided by Dustin Fox (www.foxessellfaster.com) shows the homes evacuated and those without gas. Plus, new court documents reveal details on the Capitol shotgun suspect.

Bradenton’s IMG Academy fined $1.7M for taking tuition from Mexican drug cartel associates

IMG Academy, the world-renowned sports boarding school in Bradenton, has agreed to pay a $1.72 million fine after federal investigators discovered the school spent years taking tuition money from individuals linked to a Mexican drug cartel.

Measles in the Northeast: How NYC, Philadelphia and DC compare to US outbreak

The number of measles cases across the United States continues to grow, with the Northeast remaining an active area for the disease this year.

Sphere proposed for National Harbor; Maryland leaders project $1.5B annual economic impact

Governor Wes Moore and Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy outlined a projected $1.5 billion annual economic impact for Maryland for bringing a massive Sphere entertainment venue to National Harbor.

Banana Republic worker recorded female shoppers in dressing rooms, police say

A Maryland man has been arrested after investigators say he recorded female shoppers with his cell phone while they were changing inside dressing rooms at a Banana Republic store in Montgomery County.

Wisconsin police chase of stolen ambulance with patient inside

Wisconsin Rapids police were involved in a chase of a stolen ambulance that stretched more than 18 miles on Tuesday evening, Feb. 17. It resulted in the arrest of one person.

Government Shutdown: Partial DHS closure appears likely to stretch on

Lawmakers and the White House are showing no signs of compromise in their standoff over oversight of federal immigration officers, a dispute that has paused funding for the Department of Homeland Security.

America 250:  Students in grades K–8 invited to enter Bookmark Design Challenge

Students in grades K-8 across the country are invited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States by entering the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th.

6‑year‑old boy dead after accidental shooting in Montgomery Co.
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A 6‑year‑old boy died Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself inside a home on Maple Leaf Drive in Montgomery Village, authorities said. First responders tried to revive the child with CPR, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation.