FBI Offers Reward as Search Continues for Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother
The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continued in Arizona, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance, according to CBS News. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated Thursday that investigators believe Nancy Guthrie is "still out there" and emphasized the desire to bring her home.
The FBI confirmed the existence of a ransom note, which they are taking seriously. Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Phoenix field office, Heith Janke, noted the note included a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, though the time zone was unspecified. Janke indicated that failure to meet the deadline might lead to further demands.
Immigration Cases Overwhelm Federal Prosecutors
Meanwhile, U.S. Attorney's offices across the country are facing a surge in immigration detention cases, straining resources and forcing them to sideline other criminal and civil matters, CBS News reported. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, stated in a court brief that his staff faces "an enormous burden" due to the "flood" of immigration cases, negatively impacting his office's work. Rosen, who was confirmed to his post last October, noted that "Paralegals are continuously working overtime. Lawyers are continuously working overtime."
A federal court hearing in Minneapolis revealed the extent of the problem, with Judge Jerry Blackwell expressing frustration over the Trump administration's surge of immigration agents in the Twin Cities and the repeated ignoring of court orders. The hearing involved cases of five immigrants arrested in Minnesota who challenged their detentions. Prosecutor Julio Enriquez acknowledged the challenges, stating, "We are not above the law."
Mississippi Residents Still Without Power After Ice Storm
In northeast Mississippi, nearly two weeks after a severe ice storm, 25,000 customers remained without power as of Thursday, CBS News reported. Residents are facing increasing financial burdens to maintain some normalcy. The Golden family of Taylor, Mississippi, has been using their savings to pay for propane for a space heater and fuel for a generator they purchased five days ago. They are using pipe-fitting tape around windows and doorframes to keep cold air out.
Super Bowl Ad to Promote Trump Accounts
In other news, a 30-second advertisement promoting Trump Accounts is set to air during the Super Bowl LX pregame broadcast on Sunday, according to CBS News. The ad, paid for by the nonprofit advocacy group Invest America, aims to promote new investment plans designed to help families save money for their children. Invest America posted a preview of the ad on X, stating, "This Sunday, on the world's biggest stage, we'll remind the nation that the American dream begins with our kid." Thirty seconds of airtime during the Super Bowl can cost as much as $10 million.
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