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Tributes and reflections on the life and work of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Updates on indirect US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. New details in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, including evidence sent for DNA testing. Corporate maneuvering as Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks to prompt competing bids. A judge cites George Orwell in a ruling about government control of information.

Investigators clear a family in a disappearance case while searches continue. A targeted shooting at a youth hockey game leaves multiple casualties and sparks a dramatic takedown. A major civil rights leader passes away, prompting reflections on legacy. Courtroom testimony turns emotional in the trial connected to a school shooting. Humanoid robots perform synchronized Kung Fu for Lunar New Year.

Coverage of a chilling shooting at a Rhode Island hockey rink and the investigation into why a family may have been targeted. New developments in a Minnesota killing where the FBI is withholding evidence. A trial that raises questions about parental responsibility when a child commits a school shooting. A tribute to a celebrated actor who recently died.

A funding impasse has left homeland security operations in limbo and negotiators at a stalemate. Investigators are analyzing DNA clues to identify a suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Vigil gatherings mark the anniversary of a Russian opposition figure amid toxicology claims. New Washington–Tehran talks are set to resume. A public figure clarifies a throwaway remark about extraterrestrials.

A leaked list from the Epstein files was sent to Congress, stirring political attention. Authorities are analyzing a glove connected to the Nancy Guthrie case as legal appeals continue. Heated debate erupts over ICE tactics after comments from national figures. Israel faces international backlash for moves to register large West Bank areas as state land. A record-breaking Pokémon card sale rounds out the headlines.

Doug Kelley, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney in Minnesota with seven years of federal prosecution experience, offers a firsthand perspective on how the immigration surge strained local courts and staff. He discusses the winding down of Operation Metro, the flood of habeas filings, mass resignations, judges’ complaints about noncompliance, and politicized recruiting that shifted office priorities.

Michael O'Reilly and Linda Feldman, a couple married nearly 40 years, share their story after an Alzheimer's diagnosis and a second wedding ceremony. They reminisce about their relationship and memorable moments from their life together. The conversation highlights love, memory, and the decision to celebrate their bond anew.

A legal drama unfolds as a prominent journalist pleads not guilty amid claims of political motivation. Turmoil at a major health agency sparks talk about leadership and public trust. Global leaders clash over a shifting world order and US-Europe tensions. Military movements to the Middle East raise stakes in negotiations with Iran. An American figure skater endures a surprising stumble at the Olympics.

Supporting Reporter Claire Duffy, a correspondent who provides clear, data-driven explainer segments. She breaks down January inflation numbers and what core inflation at 2.5% means. She explains the surprising cause of the El Paso airport shutdown. She previews a tech podcast segment and covers the IOC merch controversy.

A $100,000 reward is offered in the search for Nancy Guthrie, with tips and surveillance requests underway. A judge blocks Pentagon action against Senator Mark Kelly over First Amendment concerns. The administration rescinds the EPA’s endangerment finding for greenhouse gases, prompting likely legal fights. A Valentine’s Day haunted manor in Colorado is even hosting themed weddings.