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DNA breakthrough: Glove links suspect to Nancy Guthrie case

The FBI says DNA recovered from a glove found roughly two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home appears to match the glove worn by the masked suspect captured on doorbell footage, a development investigators call a major lead in the ongoing abduction probe

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243 million gallons - Volume of sewage spilled into the Potomac in the largest US wastewater disaster

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"the most severe" federal penalties — President Donald Trump

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FBI: DNA from glove appears to match Guthrie suspect

The search for Nancy Guthrie continues with new forensic leads and public appeals. Investigators recovered a glove and sent DNA for testing while the family and Savannah Guthrie issue urgent pleas, keeping national attention on the abduction probe.

White House in talks with Democrats to end DHS shutdown

A partial funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security has disrupted services and sparked tense negotiations. Lawmakers and the White House are in talks while essential functions such as disaster relief and air travel feel immediate impacts.

FBI refuses to share Alex Pretti evidence with Minnesota investigators

Minnesota authorities say the FBI has declined to provide state investigators with evidence in the Alex Pretti killing. The refusal has deepened tensions between state and federal agencies and complicated the high-profile murder probe.

U S names Kushner and Witkoff to lead Iran nuclear talks in Switzerland

Diplomatic channels and military posturing intersect as U S led talks with Iran resume. Tehran held naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz even as envoys met the IAEA and the U S dispatched envoys to negotiate nuclear constraints.

Senior Pentagon official says Hegseth is close to cutting Anthropic ties

A widening dispute between the Pentagon and AI firm Anthropic has escalated publicly. Defense officials are considering cutting contractor ties over limits on military use, raising questions about AI supply chains and national security.

DOJ released only a sliver of Epstein files analysts say

New scrutiny of the Jeffrey Epstein files continues to roil politics and institutions. Analysts say only a small portion of records have been released while fresh documents and videos are prompting fresh allegations and reputational fallout.

Ex White House counsel says Trump’s self enrichment breaches core ethics principle

Questions about presidential ethics and private gain persist as reporting examines President Trump's financial benefits from office. Legal and ethics experts renew scrutiny of possible self enrichment and conflicts tied to presidential actions.

California signs 1 billion dollar clean energy deal with Britain

California signed a major clean energy pact with the United Kingdom, prompting public criticism from President Trump. The deal commits investment and technology cooperation and has become a flashpoint in national politics.

Breaking: Trump to convene Board of Peace in Washington

The White House is launching a new multilateral Board of Peace focused on Gaza reconstruction even as details remain thin. Trump officials say member states have pledged funding and will convene to decide how to allocate initial contributions.

About 100 US troops arrive in Nigeria to train local forces

The U S has dispatched troops to Africa for training missions, reflecting expanded security cooperation in the region. The deployment aims to bolster partner forces against extremism and stabilize regional threats.

Report says Navalny was killed with rare dart frog toxin

New forensic assessments and international findings have reignited controversy over Alexei Navalny's death. European reports suggest poisoning with a rare toxin while Russian authorities deny the claims and the victim's family demands answers.

Israel moves to register West Bank land as state property

Israel has moved to register large swaths of West Bank territory as state land, a significant policy shift that rights groups and international actors condemn as de facto annexation. The decision will deepen tensions in the occupied territories.

Ukraine delegation heads to Geneva for US brokered talks with Russia

Ukraine and Russia prepare for another round of U S brokered talks in Geneva amid low expectations for a breakthrough. Diplomats continue shuttle diplomacy even as fighting and political stakes remain high on the ground.

Potomac sewage spill: 243 million gallons released

A massive sewage failure has been revealed as one of the worst wastewater disasters in US history. Authorities are grappling with environmental and public health fallout and launching emergency mitigation and cleanup efforts.

Lake Powell could hit record low by March 2027 officials warn

New federal projections show Lake Powell could reach critically low hydropower levels within months, threatening power generation and water deliveries across the Colorado River basin. Officials warn of escalating water management challenges.

Pentagon airlifts first nuclear microreactor for rapid deployment test

The Pentagon and Department of Energy completed the first air transport of a small nuclear microreactor as part of tests to speed deployment for military and remote operations. Officials say the move demonstrates rapid logistics for next generation power.

India hosts AI summit as leaders and CEOs gather in New Delhi

India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi drawing leaders and tech CEOs as nations shape global AI rules. The event spotlights India’s ambition in the technology race and competing visions for ethical and economic AI policy.

Ukraine charges former energy minister in sweeping corruption probe

Ukrainian anti corruption investigators expanded a sweeping probe by charging a former energy minister. The move is part of Operation Midas and underlines ongoing efforts to root out alleged state scale corruption tied to energy contracts.

El Salvador seizes 6.6 tons of cocaine in Pacific in record bust

El Salvador authorities reported a record maritime cocaine seizure, bolstering President Bukele's counter narcotics claims. The haul marks one of the largest drug interdictions in the region and raises questions about trafficking routes.

Drone strike on Sudan market kills at least 28 rights group says

A rights group reports a deadly strike on a crowded market in Sudan that killed and injured dozens, escalating humanitarian concerns amid ongoing conflict. International observers call for investigations into the attack and protection for civilians.

Bus crash in Brazil kills six and injures dozens

A bus crash on a Brazilian highway killed multiple passengers and sent dozens to hospitals. Local authorities are investigating the cause as rescue teams respond and hospitals treat the injured.

DHS subpoenas tech giants for info on anonymous accounts tracking ICE

The Department of Homeland Security has subpoenaed major platforms for information about anonymous accounts allegedly tracking ICE agents and doxxing operatives. The move intensifies scrutiny of online organizers and privacy concerns.

Local police agreements with ICE surge 950 percent under Trump

Agreements deputizing local police to work with ICE have surged under the current administration, expanding federal immigration enforcement reach. Local law enforcement roles and civil liberties debates are now central to national immigration fights.

Trump approval at 36 percent as Presidents Day marks low support

Polling and political analysis show President Trump's approval sagging as Republicans voice unease about his standing. The shift is driving intra party debate over strategy ahead of midterm contests.

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"There is a massive Ecological Disaster unfolding in the Potomac River as a result of the Gross Mismanagement of Local Democrat Leaders, particularly, Governor Wes Moore, of Maryland. A sewer line breach in Maryland has caused millions of gallons of raw sewage to be dumped directly into the Potomac River, a result of incompetent Local…"