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Annual orchids show brings vivid color to Chicago winter

A soft layer of white snow blankets the grounds of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Nancy Guthrie's house equipped with floodlights as authorities probe alleged ransom note clues

Alleged ransom note in missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie case references broken floodlight at her Tucson home, FBI confirms during investigation.

Early missteps, delayed search plane response emerge in Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappearance

Sheriff admits mistakes in Nancy Guthrie case as 84-year-old remains missing. Crime scene released early, search aircraft delayed in Tucson investigation.

North Carolina man charged with three counts of statutory rape held on ICE detainer

A multi-agency investigation led to statutory rape charges against a 29-year-old man in North Carolina, with the victims allegedly having been contacted through Snapchat.

Mississippians near two weeks without power after winter storm

Nearly two weeks after a massive storm left much of Mississippi covered in ice, some people are still without power

Ex-MLB player Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstruction and lying to federal officials

A jury has found former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and lying to federal officials investigating an illegal gambling operation, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Friday

Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries

A federal judge says the Trump administration must bring back three deported families who should have been allowed to remain in the United States under a court settlement involving the separation of children from their parents at the border

Pentagon says it's cutting ties with 'woke' Harvard, discontinuing military training, fellowships

The Pentagon says it will cut ties with Harvard University, ending military training, fellowships and certificate programs

Judge orders Trump administration to restore funding for rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funding for a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey

Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been kidnapped. How does law enforcement handle negotiations?

Experts say abductions for ransom are rare, despite dramatic portrayals on TV

Immigrant whose skull was broken in eight places during ICE arrest says beating was unprovoked

A Mexican immigrant whose skull was broken during his arrest by immigration officers last month in Minnesota says the beating was unprovoked

Los Angeles mayor's race kicks off amid homelessness, raids and fallout from deadly 2025 wildfire

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is heading into a challenging reelection bid as she continues to suffer fallout from last year's devastating wildfire

What to know about Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping and the race to find her

It's been a week since "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's mother disappeared from her home in Arizona in what authorities say was a kidnapping

Explainer: Why are many Hispanic surnames formed from 2 names and how does that work in the US?

The latest census estimates show more than 68 million people in the U.S. identify as ethnically Hispanic

Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 13-21-25-52-62, Mega Ball: 19, Megaplier: