Savannah Guthrie’s family is offering a $US1 million reward for information leading to the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31st. The 84-year-old was last seen by family members and reported missing the following day. Savannah Guthrie has shared emotional pleas for public assistance, expressing the agonizing wait and continued hope for her mother’s recovery, even acknowledging the possibility of her mother’s death but emphasizing the family’s desire for her to be brought home regardless. The family’s reward significantly increases the $US100,000 previously offered by the FBI, who are investigating the case and have obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near the home that matches one worn by a masked suspect seen in doorbell footage.
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A Utah judge is set to rule on Tuesday whether to remove prosecutors from the murder case of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson’s defense team argues that a deputy county attorney has a conflict of interest because his daughter was present during the shooting, and that the prosecution’s swift announcement of seeking the death penalty demonstrates bias. If the Utah County Attorney’s Office is disqualified, the case could be transferred to prosecutors in another county or the state attorney general’s office. The judge is also considering other fairness issues, including the exclusion of video recordings of the shooting and the presence of cameras in the courtroom.
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Robert “Bobby” Edwards, co-creator of the “Squatty Potty,” faces federal charges for allegedly receiving child pornography. An investigation initiated in 2021, stemming from an FBI agent’s infiltration of a group trading child sexual abuse material, led to Edwards’ indictment. Following an undercover operation and analysis of financial transactions, federal investigators executed a search warrant, discovering child pornography on his electronic devices, which resulted in his arrest and indictment by a grand jury.
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A masked individual seen on doorbell camera footage near Nancy Guthrie’s home on the believed day of her kidnapping was also present at her doorstep on a separate occasion, according to a source. While the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated that the images lack date and time stamps and any suggestion of different days is speculative, the FBI released the footage in their ongoing multi-week search. Investigators continue to analyze evidence, canvass for surveillance video, and pursue thousands of tips, though no leading motive has been identified.
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The passenger in the car during a fatal shooting by a federal immigration agent last year has died in a separate car crash, according to lawyers for the slain man’s family. This witness, Joshua Orta, had provided a statement contradicting the Department of Homeland Security’s account that the driver, Ruben Ray Martinez, intentionally ran over an agent. Orta claimed Martinez’s vehicle was moving slowly and that an agent fired into the driver’s side window without warning. The death of this key witness raises concerns for Martinez’s family as they prepare to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his new contributor position at CBS News following revelations of lewd and personal exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein, as detailed in newly released court documents. Attia stated his role had not yet substantially begun and he stepped back to prevent his involvement from distracting from CBS News’ work. While Attia has apologized and asserted he was not involved in any criminal activity or witnessed underage individuals, the public backlash prompted his departure. He has also resigned from his role as Chief Science Officer at David protein bars.
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This article details the arrest of Peter Mandelson, a former U.K. ambassador to the United States, in connection with a misconduct probe stemming from his ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation centers on allegations that Mandelson improperly passed sensitive U.K. government information to Epstein. This development follows closely on the heels of a similar arrest involving Prince Andrew, highlighting the ongoing fallout from the extensive Epstein-related documents recently released by the U.S. Justice Department.
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The Marshall Islands has launched a world-first universal basic income (UBI) scheme, providing citizens with $US800 annually to combat rising living costs and poverty. This initiative, funded by a trust under the Compact of Free Association, aims to act as a financial safety net and curb outward migration. While some question its unconditional nature, the government asserts it offers essential economic security and promotes healthier lifestyles for its citizens. The program also explores cryptocurrency payments to reach remote populations, signifying a significant policy experiment with potential implications for future economic disruptions.
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Three months into President Donald Trump’s mass deportation undertaking, an ICE officer shot and killed a U.S. citizen in South Padre Island, long before immigration agents killed another American in Minnesota that prompted outrage across the nation, according to records released this week that were not previously disclosed by the government. Agents assigned to a Department of Homeland Security subagency fatally shot 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez of San Antonio multiple times in the early hours of March 15 while they helped local police direct traffic at the scene of a car crash. DHS confirmed the shooting, accusing Martinez of “intentionally” running over an agent, who sustained a knee injury. The shooting, which resulted in Martinez’s death, is currently being investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Rangers.
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