CNN 5 Things Bondi’s Heated Hearing, New Guthrie Ransom Note, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star Dies and more
Feb 11, 2026
A tense congressional hearing over handling of the Epstein files sparks sharp exchanges. A new ransom note claim and FBI involvement deepen the mystery around a missing local TV co-anchor’s mother. A beloved 1990s teen drama actor has died, and Canadian authorities identify a suspect in a deadly school shooting. A major food company scraps plans to split amid sliding sales.
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Bondi's Contentious Epstein Hearing
- Pam Bondi faced heated questioning over DOJ handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and redactions.
- Lawmakers challenged transparency and the treatment of survivors during her testimony.
New Ransom Note Claim In Guthrie Case
- TMZ received an email demanding one Bitcoin for information about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper and gave it to the FBI.
- CNN could not verify the note's authenticity while investigators chased leads and persons of interest.
Local Man Says He Was Held For Questioning
- A man in Rio Rico said investigators detained and questioned him for eight hours and searched his home.
- Authorities have not confirmed his identity while the FBI investigates multiple persons of interest.
