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Kevin Liptak, White House correspondent reporting on US diplomacy on the ground. Claire Duffy, tech reporter who previews technology and media segments. They discuss US-Iran indirect talks and regional military buildup. They cover a major automaker’s EV strategy reset. They mention an injured American ski star training despite a torn ACL.

High-stakes nuclear talks in Oman between US envoys and Iranian officials take center stage. A $50,000 FBI reward is announced in the search for Nancy Guthrie. A new direct-to-consumer prescription platform launches, sparking questions about savings. The Winter Olympics opening ceremony and a longtime Super Bowl attendee’s farewell are also highlighted.

Law enforcement updates on a high-profile disappearance, including blood evidence and a ransom note. Heated negotiations over DHS funding and proposed ICE reforms. A new rule could reclassify tens of thousands of federal workers into at-will positions. Stalled U.S.-Russia talks and the lapse of a major treaty raise security concerns. The launch of a direct-to-consumer drug platform promises cash discounts.

A family’s emotional plea and the fallout from unredacted court files that survivors say endanger them. Federal officers withdrawn from Minnesota while questions linger. New labor data shows job openings falling and layoffs rising. Concerns about mobile sports betting and an emergency order keeping coal plants open with potential cost impacts.

A tearful family video about a missing relative and the investigation details make headlines. A shift in federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis sparks debate. Major newsroom layoffs reshape one newspaper. The Supreme Court greenlights a new congressional map for California. A leukemia survivor gets a dream Super Bowl trip through Make-A-Wish.

Claire Duffy, CNN technology reporter who covers gambling apps and their impacts, previews a Terms of Service segment. She discusses how sports betting apps are designed and why they raise concerns. Short, sharp takes highlight addictive design and industry trends.

DHS personnel pull back from Minneapolis under specific conditions. Investigators probe new leads in the Nancy Guthrie search, including unverified ransom notes. Lawmakers dodge a shutdown for now while a new deadline approaches. Trilateral peace negotiators meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss territory and ongoing strikes. Big snack brands announce price cuts ahead of the Super Bowl.

Government funding returns while a new battle over DHS money and policy looms. Investigators reveal blood and possible ransom notes in a high-profile missing person search. Freshly released files spur reactions from powerful figures and political fallout abroad. Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn plans a comeback despite chronic knee injuries. A Doberman named Penny takes top honors at a major dog show.

Government funding returns and a temporary patch for DHS. Tensions spike after U.S. and Iran confrontations at sea. A high-profile missing persons search draws new public appeals. Disney names a new chief with a parks background. Olympic skiing hopes persist despite recent injuries.

Lawmakers race to pass short-term funding while pressure mounts on holdouts. A presidential plan to nationalize voting sparks debate about election rules. Tehran and Washington tentatively agree to resume nuclear talks. Paris police raid X offices and Elon Musk is summoned for questioning. NASA’s Artemis II rehearsal hit technical problems and the moon mission was delayed.