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Law enforcement block road near Nancy Guthrie’s home during investigation into her disappearance

<block>TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother sealed off a road near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona late Friday night. A parade of sheriff’s and FBI vehicles, including forensics vehicles, passed through the roadblock that was set up about 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from the house. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the activity was part of the Guthrie investigation but declined to detail specifics.Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Feb. 1. Authorities say her blood was found on the front porch of her Tucson-area home. Purported ransom notes were sent to news outlets, but two deadlines for paying have passed.</block>

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown

Even a handful of unscheduled TSA absences could quickly lead to longer wait times at smaller airports, for example, if there’s just a single security checkpoint.That’s why travelers should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to get through security.“I tell people to do this even in good times,” Rose said.Experts say flight delays also are a possibility even though air traffic controllers are not affected by the DHS shutdown.Airlines might decide to delay departures in some cases to

Minneapolis left to decide future of streetside memorials to 2 people killed by federal officers

Later, people placed crosses, stuffed animals, American flags and images of Pretti.Minnesota resident Karel Hoffmann said that while she remained outraged with Good and Pretti’s killings, the memorials represented community solidarity.“This is so unfair, the trauma, for everyone, is too much,” Hoffmann said as she visited Pretti’s memorial recently. “We’re all in this together. And I’m really glad they have this here so everybody can come and be together.”Lynn Elrod, a nurse, visited Prett

Federal law would stop the cars of drunk or impaired drivers, but it isn’t happening yet

Lawmakers attached the Honoring Abbas Family Legacy to Terminate Drunk Driving Act to the $1 trillion infrastructure law that then-President Joe Biden signed in 2021.The measure, often referred to as the Halt Drunk Driving Act, anticipated that as early as this year, auto companies would be required to roll out technology to “passively” detect when drivers are drunk or impaired and prevent their cars from operating. Regulators can choose from a range of options, including air monitors that sampl

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

They often clean their mate’s feathers, especially the hard-to-reach ones, and feed one another food throughout their lives, not just when they are courting, like some other birds, Kaufman said.People who have kept lovebirds as pets report that their mate seems depressed when they lose their partner by not being active or making abnormal calls, said Dr. Stephanie Lamb, associate veterinarian and bird specialist at the Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital. How do parrots display affection?Even wh

‘I’m just proud’: Thurston County sheriff praises deputy’s handling of viral ‘Karen’ confrontation

She told him he was “scaring families,” that he wasn’t part of the community, and that he shouldn’t be “lingering” near schools.Domeno, who Sanders said is new on the job, calmly responded that he would try to finish his work quickly and leave.Sanders commended Domeno and said he would add a letter to his personnel file recognizing how well he handled the situation.“The first thing that went through my mind is that this deputy probably handled it better

A lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s overhaul of a 100-year-old public golf course in Washington

At the end of last year, a group of preservationists filed a similar lawsuit seeking to prevent the administration from demolishing the East Wing of the White House in order to build a ballroom — a project slated to cost $400.Trump, who is an avid golfer himself, also plans on renovating a military golf course just outside of Washington that has been used by past presidents going back decades.The complaint filed against the Department of the Interior on Friday says that the Trump administration&

Camano Island woman sues manufacturer over recalled surgical GERD device for acid reflux

and Ethicon, Inc.She says the companies manufactured a defective LINX Reflux Management System that was implanted to treat her gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.The LINX device is a small ring made of titanium beads connected by wire.Follow this link to read additional stories from KIRO 7Surgeons place it around the lower part of the esophagus to help prevent stomach acid from flowing back up, which causes heartburn and other GERD symptoms.Because it is implanted through surgery, the devi

What to know about the counter drone technology that triggered the closure of the El Paso airspace

The government’s ability to deal with drones that pose a threat on American soil has been questioned this week after the use of a laser designed to shoot down drones near the border in Texas led to the abrupt closure of the airspace over El Paso, sources familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.The details of exactly what happened before the Federal Aviation Administration shut down the busy airport in the Mexican border city on Wednesday aren’t entirely clear, but a source familiar

Perjury probe into ICE testimonies marks latest shooting where evidence contradicts Trump officials

14, 2026, in MinneapolisWhat federal officials said initially: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the immigration officer was “ambushed” by Sosa-Celis and others, and fired a “defensive shot” out of fear for his life. “What we saw last night in Minneapolis was an attempted murder of federal law enforcement,” she said.What came out later: Investigators have not released the new evidence that led charges to be dropped, but cracks were already apparent in a Jan. 21 court hearing.

Federal Way City council removes president for posting anti-ICE walkout flyer

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on his official council president social media account.“Some of my colleagues chose to politicize a decision I made simply because I lead differently than them,” Moore said at a special city council meeting this week.At that meeting, the council voted 4-3 to strip Moore of the leadership role.Moore told “The Gee and Ursula Show” that his intent was simply to show students he “sees and hears” them during a frightening t

US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home

<block>WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America’s reliability, but burdened with political crises at home, their entrance to the annual gathering of international leaders was more of a limp than a stride.Some didn’t make the trip at all. House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled an official delegation of roughly two dozen House members who had planned to attend the event, leaving those lawmakers either to find their own way to Germany or send their regrets. While two bipartisan delegations from the Senate still made the trip, they departed amid bitter fights over how U.S. immigration agents are carrying out President Donald Trump’s sweeping crackdowns on illegal immigration, which have included fatal shootings of two people protesting the raids, as well as the Trump administration’s recent failed effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers who produced a video urging U.S. military members not to obey “illegal orders.”“It is a little bit, you know, depressing to be here with what we have to deal with at home,” Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, who was among those investigated by the Department of Justice, said in a live interview with Politico in Munich.For over six decades, the annual conference has gathered world leaders in pursuit of cooperation for shared security, with the United State often playing a leading role. But Trump has upended his nation’s posture toward the rest of the world, especially Europe. And while many lawmakers who attended tried to assure European counterparts that the U.S. still wants a seat at the table, it was clear they were still grappling with the rapidly changing political environment at home.“I expect to have a number of challenging conversations with friends and allies about their concern and alarm about what they’ve seen federal law enforcement under this administration do in Minneapolis and the attempt to indict six of my colleagues and other steps that frankly have more of the hallmarks of authoritarian societies than democracies,” said Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware.<hl2>Senate’s bipartisan traditions are slipping</hl2>The security forum in recent years has been a reinforcing event for the coalition of nations backing Ukraine in its defense against Russia’s invasion — a cause that once enjoyed strong support from Republicans. But several GOP senators who have participated in years past and hold spots on committees overseeing the U.S. military and foreign affairs decided this year to stay home. The delegations that did attend included significantly more Democrats.As lawmakers exited Washington on Thursday, Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri ripped Democrats for heading to Munich while the Department of Homeland Security faced a shutdown during an impasse in Congress over funding the agency that oversees immigration enforcement.“How do you justify getting on a plane and going to Europe when you’re shutting down DHS?” Schmitt told reporters. “They’re making a decision that their travel to Munich to cozy up with the Euros is way more important than funding DHS.”Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz responded on social media, noting that he and Schmitt had both gone to Munich the year prior and that it “continues to be an important bipartisan trip.”Still, Schatz also said this year is different in light of the Department of Justice attempting to indict two senators. “Spare me the high-minded panel discussions and bilats and press availabilities about the United States as the indispensable nation, when we are dispensing with our most sacred constitutional obligations,” he said in a floor speech this week.<hl2>Republicans articulate Trump policy</hl2>Some Republicans who attended the Munich gathering came not to offer reassurances, but to herald the changing world under under Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby were among the top Trump administration officials participating.Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who is close to Trump, led one of the delegations of senators. He presented a bullish argument that European security is better off with Trump’s willingness to break up the traditional roles of Western allies. He argued the U.S. needs to keep up pressure on Iran with the goal of toppling the regime, as well as build pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to reach a peace deal.“We’re here at a crucial moment, folks. If we don’t follow through with what we promised the people of Iran, it will destroy America’s credibility for years to come, it will make this world less safe,” he said.<hl2>A new voice from the US</hl2>Graham has been a mainstay at Munich and other like conferences for years, yet there was also a new voice from the American side.Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the progressive from New York, made her first trip to the conference to discuss the rise of populism and the shifting role of American power in the world. Her attendance at the conference, she said, was meant to show support for international liberal values.“We are ready for the next chapter, not to have the world turned to isolation, but to deepen our partnership on greater and increased commitment to integrity to our values,” she said at a roundtable.Ocasio-Cortez said she identified with voters who had defected from traditional left-of-center parties in Europe and the United States for populist hard-right parties. She said her frustrations with a Democratic Party “that championed special interests, the elite” is what had pushed her to run for office.“Domestically and globally, there have been many leaders who’ve said ‘We will go back’. And I think we have to recognize that we are in a new day and in a time,” she said, adding “That does not mean that the majority of Americans are ready to walk away from a rules-based order and that we’re ready to walk away from our commitment to democracy.”___Joey Cappelletti in Washington contributed to this story.</block>

New Jersey man found guilty of killing brother and his family, then lighting fires to cover it up

His wife and kids were found inside — Jennifer Caneiro had been stabbed and shot, while 11-year-old Jesse and 8-year-old Sophia were both stabbed.Prosecutors told jurors that Paul Caneiro had sneaked up on his brother’s family while they slept in the middle of the night, then set both fires to make it appear the entire family was being targeted, the Asbury Park Press and NJ.com reported.Monika Mastellone, Caneiro’s attorney, told jurors that authorities developed tunnel vision around

Man accused of leading cartel-linked Puget Sound drug ring pleads not guilty

Whether they are here in Washington or abroad, they are pulling the strings for the cartels that profit at the cost of human lives in our community.”RELATED STORIESMan shot in chest in Seattle’s Columbia City; suspect detainedSinking Ship garage shooting: SPD believes 4 individuals have vital information5 arrested in Lacey drug bust targeting children as young as 13Wiretapped calls reveal ‘culture of violence’ in drug ringJose Barbosa, one of the local leaders of the drug ring, was s

NFL playoffs and celebrations give Seattle officials insight into securing World Cup matches

City officials are using recent Super Bowl celebrations and NFL playoff games as a test case in preparing for the large crowds and international fans that the FIFA World Cup matches will bring to Seattle.The World Cup matches in Seattle are scheduled to run from June to July this upcoming summer.The coordination effort will bring together traditional first responders and organizations like FIFA to manage the city’s overall emergency operations strategy that will encompass the city and the region

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

In a statement, they said, “passport services has over 7,500 acceptance facilities nationwide and the number of libraries found ineligible makes up less than one percent of our total network.”The American Library Association estimates about 1,400 mostly non-profit public libraries nationwide could potentially be affected, or about 15% of all public libraries, depending on how many offer passport services.Democratic and Republican members of Congress from Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, New

I-5 crash in Fife briefly blocks all southbound lanes after 102 mph police pursuit

Real time info at https://t.co/HUGa1WTJfYhttps://t.co/QCSZDm010bpic.twitter.com/J5A79xIQNg— WSDOT Tacoma (@wsdot_tacoma) February 13, 2026RELATED STORIESSinking Ship garage shooting: SPD believes 4 individuals have vital information3 killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on SR 2 near Gold Bar, WSP saysofficer-involved shooting seattle injuredThe cause of the crash, closure of lanesAccording to KIRO Newsradio Traffic, the crash occurred after a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper attempted t

Arizona man indicted on murder charges after fatal state helicopter crash

A grand jury indicted an Arizona man on two counts of first degree felony murder and dozens of other charges stemming from a state helicopter crash that killed the pilot and a trooper during a shootout between the defendant and police, authorities said Friday.Terrell Storey, 50, fired on officers from multiple rooftops in a Flagstaff residential neighborhood over almost two hours on the night of Feb. 4, police said. He was captured about the same time as the helicopter crash and hospitalized for

Man shot in chest in Seattle’s Columbia City; suspect detained

A man was shot in the chest in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood Thursday, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.Police officers were called to S. Angeline Street at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving reports that gunshots were fired. When they arrived, officers found a 33-year-old man who had been shot in the chest.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting in the 3800 block of South Angeline Street. One victim injured by gunfire. More information to follow.— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) <a href="https://twitter.com/SeattlePD/status/2022145028400066731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">February 13, 2026</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>The victim was taken to the hospital by Seattle Fire Department (SFD) medics. He’s in serious condition, as of this reporting.A man has been detained for questioning, the SPD confirmed.This is a developing story, check back for updatesFollow Frank Sumrall <a href="https://x.com/FMSumrall" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on X</a>. Send <a href="https://mynorthwest.com/contact-us">news tips here.</a>

A US shipment of medicines and medical supplies to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation

MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (AP) — A shipment from the United States of medicines and medical supplies arrived in Venezuela on Friday, reflecting the new spirit of cooperation between the two countries following the stunning capture last month of then-President Nicolás Maduro.Laura Dogu, the U.S. top diplomat in the South American country, and Venezuelan diplomat Félix Plasencia, received the shipment containing 6 metric tons of medications at the airport outside Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. “It