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NBC News

A Tearful Plea for Mother's Return

In a tearful Instagram plea, “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings urged anyone holding their missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, to make contact, saying the family is desperate for proof she is alive and ready to listen as authorities investigate a possible abduction in Arizona.

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The Minnesota Star Tribune

700 Feds Leaving Minnesota

Local officials and community leaders in Minnesota are urging an accelerated withdrawal of ICE agents from the state as hundreds begin to leave under a federal drawdown plan, amid ongoing controversy over controversial immigration enforcement operations and fatal shootings by federal agents in Minneapolis.

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USA Today

How To Watch Milan Opening Ceremony

The 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off Friday, Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. ET from Milan’s San Siro Stadium, featuring star-studded performances, the parade of nations and the lighting of the Olympic flame, with live and prime-time coverage on NBC and Peacock.

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Sky News

Don't Boo the Americans

As protests mount in Milan over the presence of US immigration agents at the Winter Olympics, IOC president Kirsty Coventry has urged spectators to show respect toward American athletes and officials despite rising political tensions surrounding the Games.

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Gallup

Economy Is No.1 Global Concern

A new Gallup World Poll across 107 countries finds people entering 2026 overwhelmingly want leaders to focus on economic pressures, with concerns about jobs, governance and security trailing closely behind and shaping how citizens judge those in power.

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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS Allows Dems CA Map

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in California’s redistricting dispute, allowing the state to use a newly approved congressional map designed to give Democrats five additional House seats while Republican-backed legal challenges continue in lower courts.

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Al Jazeera

U.S. - Iran Talks Set for Oman

Iran confirmed that high-level nuclear talks with the United States will take place Friday in Oman, as both sides seek to revive diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program amid mounting regional tensions and the threat of further conflict.

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The 19th News

Epstein Tracked #MeToo Movement

Newly released Justice Department files reveal how Jeffrey Epstein closely tracked the #MeToo movement, mocked its accusers, and quietly advised powerful men accused of sexual misconduct as they navigated public fallout.

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CNBC

Paul Weiss Chair Resigns Over Epstein

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp resigned after public disclosure of emails with Jeffrey Epstein sparked backlash, prompting the firm to name corporate chair Scott Barshay as his immediate successor while Karp remains at the firm.

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Cato Institute

Immigrants Cut Deficit by Trillions

A new Cato Institute study finds that immigrants—both legal and undocumented—paid more in taxes than they received in benefits every year since 1994, reducing U.S. deficits by an estimated $14.5 trillion over three decades.

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ABC News

CIA Ends World Factbook Era

After more than six decades as a go-to global reference, the CIA announced it is ending publication of the World Factbook, a widely used guide to countries’ economies, militaries and societies that drew millions of readers online each year.

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Politico

What Kevin Warsh Learned at Race Track

Kevin Warsh’s unlikely rise from racetrack hustler to Trump’s pick for Fed chair underscores a career built on hedging bets—leaving open whether he’ll prioritize central bank independence or the president’s demands once in power.

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CNN

Gabbard Role in Puerto Rico Election

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence said it obtained and tested voting machines from Puerto Rico for security vulnerabilities, an unprecedented step critics say oversteps the agency’s authority amid President Donald Trump’s push to revisit debunked election fraud claims.

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NPR

Judicial Misconduct Exposed

Newly released court records reveal that a misconduct inquiry into former U.S. District Judge Mark Wolf, centered on allegations of creating a hostile workplace, was quietly terminated upon his retirement, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in the federal courts.

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The New York Times

Trump 2.0: Threats, Retreats and Twists

A year into his second term, President Donald Trump’s trademark unpredictability — once touted as a negotiating edge — is increasingly alienating allies and adversaries alike, who now question whether engaging with him is worth the economic and diplomatic whiplash.

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The Washington Post

Trump Digs in on Ballroom Size

Trump is pressing ahead with plans for a massive 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, insisting it will match the mansion’s height and scale even as a federal judge, review panels and preservationists warn the addition could overwhelm the historic building.

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CBS News

Vance To Target CA Fraud

President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order establishing a White House anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance to target alleged welfare abuses in states including California, a move that could bypass existing Justice Department units and raise concerns about political influence.

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Axios

Nike Faces EEOC Bias Probe

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has launched a federal probe into Nike’s treatment of white employees, marking one of the first major investigations under President Trump’s renewed focus on enforcing anti-discrimination laws against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

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The Guardian

No More "West Bank" in Florida Schools

Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill that would ban the term “West Bank” in K-12 schools and state agencies and require use of “Judea and Samaria,” a move supporters say affirms Jewish historical ties and critics argue erases Palestinian identity.

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The Hollywood Reporter

AI-Generated Super Bowl Commercial

Svedka will air what it calls the first primarily AI-generated Super Bowl ad, featuring revived robot mascots in a spot created largely through prompts rather than traditional filming, designed to spark conversation about artificial intelligence and the value of being human.

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