The search is ongoing for several backcountry skiers missing after an avalanche in northern California's Sierra Nevada on Tuesday, while authorities in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, investigate a deadly shooting at a high school hockey game that targeted family members. Meanwhile, the "Blade Angels," a trio of American figure skaters, are vying to break a two-decade medal drought at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.
According to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, the avalanche occurred midday Tuesday in the Castle Peak area. Search and rescue operations are underway for up to 10 people. In Pawtucket, police are still seeking a motive for Monday's shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, where the gunman, identified as 56-year-old Robert Dorgan, killed his ex-wife, 52-year-old Rhonda Dorgan, and her son, 23-year-old Aidan Dorgan, before dying by suicide.
At the Winter Games, former Olympic champion Kristi Yamaguchi expressed optimism about the chances of Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, and Isabeau Levito, collectively known as the "Blade Angels," to win a medal. "I'm not gonna say that is going to happen," Yamaguchi said, "But, for sure, Amber: reigning U.S. champion right now. And then Alysa Liu: reigning world champion. A great chance of being on the podium. Maybe at the top."
Alysa Liu delivered a strong short program, featuring a difficult triple lutz-triple loop combination, and is carrying the hopes of the "Blade Angels" into the women's free skate. Liu scored 76.59 in her performance. "I can't even describe how different it is," Liu said after her performance.
In other news, the FBI released photos and videos of an armed person in a mask in front of the Tucson, Arizona, home of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was reportedly kidnapped on February 1. The search for Guthrie continues.
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