Another ransom deadline has passed in the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Ten days in, there’s still no indication of her whereabouts, and there’s no proof that the demands were genuine. Plus, President Donald Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a nearly finished bridge linking Ontario and Detroit. His demand: no opening […]
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Another ransom deadline has passed in the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Ten days in, there’s still no indication of her whereabouts, and there’s no proof that the demands were genuine.
Plus, President Donald Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a nearly finished bridge linking Ontario and Detroit. His demand: no opening unless the U.S. gets its “fair share.”
And political tensions are spilling into the Winter Olympics as American athletes push back against the president’s rhetoric and policies.
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Savannah Guthrie urges nationwide help in search for her mother
“We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help.”
Another emotional plea from “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie as her mother remains missing after more than a week. A second ransom deadline has also passed, with no confirmation that it was real.
The FBI said it’s not aware of any contact between the Guthrie family and any suspected kidnappers, and has identified no suspects or persons of interest as the search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Federal investigators are operating a 24-hour command post with investigative teams and crisis management experts, but say the case remains unresolved.
The FBI is now pushing public appeals on digital billboards across Arizona, where Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home outside Tucson, as well as in Texas, California and New Mexico. Officials are offering a $50,000 reward for information.
Savannah Guthrie reinforced that call for help in a new video.
“No matter where you are, even if you’re far from Tucson, if you see anything, if you hear anything, if there’s anything at all that seems strange to you, you report to law enforcement,” Savannah said. “We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”
In a separate video released Saturday, Savannah appeared alongside her brother and sister, saying that the family is prepared to pay to bring their mother home.
Local authorities said tip lines have received thousands of calls, but Nancy Guthrie has still not been located.
Concern for her safety is growing. Investigators said she requires daily medication, and is believed to have been without it since her disappearance more than a week ago.
Trump ties reopening of major US–Canada crossing to new trade concessions
President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of a major new U.S.-Canada border crossing unless Canada agrees to major trade concessions. The president said the United States should own at least half of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, accusing Canada of unfair trade practices.
The project is estimated at between $5 and 6 billion.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he would not allow the bridge to open until the U.S. is “fully compensated for everything we have given them.”
He said Canada must treat the U.S. with “fairness and respect” and called for immediate negotiations, adding the U.S. should own “perhaps” at least half of the crossing.
The six-lane bridge is designed to relieve congestion at the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel, two of the busiest trade routes between the U.S. and Canada.
Canada financed the entire project and plans to recoup the cost through tolls.
Construction began in 2018, with the bridge expected to open later this year.
Michigan Democrats and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s office are pushing back, calling the project a “huge boon” for the state’s economy and a critical link for auto manufacturing and cross-border commerce.
DOJ looks to vacate Bannon conviction, dismiss case
The Justice Department is moving to dismiss the criminal case that sent Steve Bannon to prison for defying a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee, and to wipe his conviction off the books entirely.
In a filing to a federal judge, the Department of Justice said it has decided to drop the case in “the interests of justice.” The motion, signed by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, seeks dismissal with prejudice, meaning the case could not be brought again.
A jury convicted Bannon in 2022 after he refused to testify or turn over documents to congressional investigators who were probing the lead-up to the Capitol attack. He served about four months in prison in 2024, but his appeal was still pending at the Supreme Court when the Justice Department stepped in Monday.
It asked the justices to vacate the ruling that upheld his conviction and send the case back to the lower court for dismissal. If the justices agree, the conviction would be erased, and the appeal would effectively end.
The move comes as Bannon also faces renewed scrutiny over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, following the recent release of records in the investigation.
It also lands amid a broader, partisan fight over contempt of Congress, with Republicans recently moving to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt in a separate Epstein-related inquiry, before both Clintons agreed to testify later this month.
Olympian responds after Trump labels him ‘a real loser’
Olympic skier Hunter Hess responded to Trump’s online attack, and he is not the only one to do so. Other Team USA athletes are now speaking up, defending what they see as their right to question what the flag represents without rejecting it.
On Sunday, Trump called Hess a “real loser” on Truth Social after Hess said he had “mixed feelings” about representing the United States at the Winter Olympics.
“It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now, I think. It’s a little hard,” Hess said. “There’s obviously a lot going on that I’m not the biggest fan of, and I think a lot of people aren’t.”
Hess continued, “Just because I’m wearing the flag doesn’t mean I represent everything that’s going on in the U.S.”
Trump responded to those comments, writing, “If that’s the case, he shouldn’t have tried out for the team, and it’s too bad he’s on it.
On Monday, Hess responded on social media, saying he loves his country but that “there are always things that could be better.”
Adding, “One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out.”
Hess isn’t the only Olympian speaking carefully — and publicly — about the moment.
Snowboarders Bea Kim and Maddie Mastro said they’re proud to wear the flag, acknowledging that the country feels deeply divided. Two-time gold medalist Chloe Kim also addressed the issue.
“My parents being immigrants, this one definitely hits pretty close to home. I think in moments like these, it is really important for us to unite and kind of stand up for one another, for all that’s going on. And I think that I’m really proud to represent the United States. The U.S. has given my family and I so much opportunity. But I also think that we are allowed to voice our opinions on what’s going on.”
— Chloe Kim, Olympic snowboarder
Meanwhile, figure skater Amber Glenn has faced intense backlash of her own. Glenn, the first openly queer woman to represent the U.S. in Olympic figure skating, said the LGBTQ+ community is going through a “hard time” amid the current political climate.
She said that comment has since triggered what she calls a “scary amount” of hate and threats, which has dampened her excitement for the games.
Pulmonary embolism, underlying cancer cited in Catherine O’Hara’s death
A Los Angeles County death certificate said actress Catherine O’Hara died due to a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer identified as the underlying cause. She died Jan. 30 at a hospital in Santa Monica. She was 71.
The document shows that O’Hara had been under a doctor’s care for several months and was last seen by her oncologist just days before her death.
Her family had previously stated that she died following a short illness.
O’Hara’s career stretched over five decades, starting with her breakout on “Second City Television” (SCTV), and including notable film appearances in “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice,” as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on “Schitt’s Creek.”
Colleagues and co-stars across Hollywood continue to pay tribute, describing her as fearlessly funny, deeply kind and one of a kind.
Monks reach Washington on cross-country ‘Walk for Peace’
A group of Buddhist monks is set to arrive in Washington on Tuesday after a cross-country walk they describe as a spiritual offering, not a political statement, meant to model peace through daily action.
About 20 monks from Buddhist monasteries around the world began their journey in late October, setting out from Fort Worth, Texas, and walking more than 2,300 miles northeast to the nation’s capital.
They’ve moved single-file along highways and roadsides — some barefoot or in socks — to stay mindful and grounded. The group said the walk is about practicing peace in a world they see as increasingly defined by anger and division.
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ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – FEBRUARY 09: With the Washington Monument in the background, Buddhist monks continue their March for Peace on February 09, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. A group of 18 monks began a 2,300-mile march on October 26 in Fort Worth, Texas, to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the United States and the world, and will arrive in the nation’s capital tomorrow. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – FEBRUARY 09: Buddhist monks continue their March for Peace as they pass the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Glebe Road February 09, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. A group of 18 monks began a 2,300-mile march on October 26 in Fort Worth, Texas, to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the United States and the world, and will arrive in the nation’s capital tomorrow. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) -
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – FEBRUARY 09: Buddhist monks continue their March for Peace as they pass the intersection of Langston Boulevard and Glebe Road February 09, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. A group of 18 monks began a 2,300-mile march on October 26 in Fort Worth, Texas, to raise awareness of “peace, loving kindness and compassion” in the United States and the world, and will arrive in the nation’s capital tomorrow. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) -
A local resident looks on as Buddhist monks participate in a “Walk for Peace” in Richmond, Virginia, on February 3, 2026. The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. (Photo by Aaron Mathes / AFP via Getty Images) -
Led by Bhikkhu Pannakara (R), Buddhist monks participate in a “Walk for Peace” in Richmond, Virginia, on February 3, 2026. The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. (Photo by Aaron Mathes / AFP via Getty Images) -
Buddhist monks participate in a “Walk for Peace” in Glen Allen, Virginia, on February 3, 2026. The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. (Photo by Aaron Mathes / AFP via Getty Images) -
Led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, Buddhist monks participate in a “Walk for Peace” in Glen Allen, Virginia, on February 3, 2026. The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. (Photo by Aaron Mathes / AFP via Getty Images) -
Led by Bhikkhu Pannakara (L), Buddhist monks participate in a “Walk for Peace” in Glen Allen, Virginia, on February 3, 2026. The group is walking from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC to promote peace, compassion and nonviolence. (Photo by Aaron Mathes / AFP via Getty Images)
“This world has been receiving so much anger and hatred, and everything already, that is why it’s coming back to us with all kinds of sufferings, all kinds of disasters,” Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra, leader of “Walk for Peace,” said.
Their leaders cited the COVID-19 pandemic as one example.
Once in Washington, the monks intend to visit the Washington National Cathedral and the Lincoln Memorial, so their walk and message resonate beyond the journey. They will arrive around 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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