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TMZ’s founder reveals details about a purported ransom note in the suspected abduction of a “Today” show anchor’s mother. US stocks marked a record turnaround. Authorities made a new arrest in the 2012 Benghazi terror attack. Luigi Mangione made an outburst in court over a dramatic change in his state murder trial. Plus, the outrage surrounding a video removed from President Donald Trump’s social media account.
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US and Iranian officials met today, as the US continues a major military buildup in the region. Authorities searching for Nancy Guthrie say a “consequential” deadline was included in one of the purported ransom notes they reviewed. The US military conducted another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat. A major automaker is reevaluating its electric vehicle investments as shares tumble. Plus, the Milano-Cortina Winter Games begin and an injured American ski star checks an important box.
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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Oman today for high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran's Foreign Minister. The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to recovery of Nancy Guthrie. TrumpRx, the Trump administration’s much-anticipated direct-to-consumer drug platform, went live on Thursday.  The Olympic opening ceremony starts this afternoon and the 90 year old man has been to every Super Bowl, says this will be his last.
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We start with updates from law enforcement on the search for a “Today” show anchor’s missing mother. The White House says President Donald Trump is willing to consider some of Democrats’ demands for ICE reforms. A controversial rule threatens some federal workers’ job security. Talks intended to end the war in Ukraine yielded little progress for a peace deal. Plus, what the launch of the Trump administration’s direct-to-consumer drug platform could mean for patients.
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Nancy Guthrie’s children speak out after law enforcement receives unverified ransom notes. Some Epstein survivors have accused the department of Justice of botching the latest release of case files. The Trump Administration is pulling back federal law enforcement officer from Minnesota, but questions remain. New data confirms your hunch about the labor market. Plus, we explain why a new Trump administration push could mean higher energy bills for you. 
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