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Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

Savannah Guthrie cries about chilling new Nancy Guthrie ransom note reports

  • Brendan Morrow USA Today

Savannah Guthrie shared new comments on the case of her missing mother on the NBC morning show Tuesday after reports emerged that a ransom note claimed Nancy Guthrie was dead.

Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died

Savannah Guthrie responds after reports on ransom note claiming her mother died

  • Straight Arrow News

A second message sent days after Nancy Guthrie disappeared said the 84-year-old died shortly after her abduction and was buried outdoors

Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials

Judge Blocks Trump DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Democratic Officials

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A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department from forcing Governor Tim Walz and other Democratic officials to hand over records linked to an immigration enforcement investigation.

Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

  • BLAKE FARMER Nashville Public Radio KFF Health News

RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

  • Melina Khan USA Today

Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found.

Families fear what’s next in Trump birthright citizenship case

Families fear what’s next in Trump birthright citizenship case

  • Trevor Hughes USA Today

The Supreme Court is close to issuing a decision that could open the door to Trump's goal of withdrawing citizenship from millions of people.

Trump Pushes Efforts Revoke Citizenship From Naturalized Americans

Trump Pushes Efforts Revoke Citizenship From Naturalized Americans

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The Trump administration is dramatically expanding efforts to revoke citizenship from some naturalized Americans through denaturalization cases. Justice Department officials reportedly aim to file at least 250 cases by October, despite recent filings already exceeding the pace seen under ear…

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann sentenced for grisly murders

    During the hearing, multiple family members of the victims shared memories of their loved ones and described the toll of their deaths.

    ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

    ‘You are a coward.’ Judge sentences Gilgo Beach killer to life in prison without parole

      The sentencing comes just two months after he confessed to killing eight women.

      Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

      Judge orders Kennedy Center to stay open after removing Trump's name

        The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump's name removed from the Kennedy Center has asked the administration to report by Friday on plans for the building to remain open.

        Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

        Few Americans see Trump administration delivering justice in Epstein cases, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

          Few Americans, including just 21% of Republicans, think President Donald Trump's administration helped deliver justice in cases connected to accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

          White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

          White House UFC fight draws thousands for Trump and America’s birthday

            President Trump celebrated his 80th birthday on the White House South Lawn this weekend, where a UFC fight night drew a crowd of thousands.

            Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

            Rampaging Knicks fans tear apart buses, set fires, clash with cops in Times Square, 63 arrests

              Frenzied Knicks fans skirmished with cops in a running pitched battle along 42nd St. early Sunday — hurling bottles at police and even trying to tip over a school bus.

              US: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

              US: Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in Washington DC.

                SHOTLIST: WASHINGTON DC, US (JUNE 12, 2026) 1. WORKERS ERECTING SCAFFOLDING AS ONE MAN HOLDS BANNER THAT SAYS "YOU'RE NO JFK" 2. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE WATCHING WORKERS ERECT SCAFFOLDING 3. VARIOUS OF WORKERS ERECTING SCAFFOLDINGWASHINGTON DC, US — JUNE 12, 2026: Workers removed the name of US Pr…

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 25

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 24

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 24

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 23

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 23

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 22

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

                Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

                Investigation into misdemeanor offenses leads to alleged murder scheme in Stafford

                Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

                Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

                According to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Isaac Benjamin Morris’ body was discovered Friday in the water near the piers at Naval Station Norfolk.

                59 cats die in one of Roanoke region's worst recent house fires involving animals

                59 cats die in one of Roanoke region's worst recent house fires involving animals

                The cause of the fire on Gunn Avenue remains under investigation.

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

                Nation & World

                Terry Savage: Insuring your summer road trip rental

                Terry Savage: Insuring your summer road trip rental

                Now that gas prices are starting to come down, millions of Americans will hit the roads this summer— some of them in rental cars. Whether you’ re traveling around the United States or internationally, insurance on your rental car is not a decision to be made at the last minute when you’ re picking up your vehicle. At the rental counter, you’ ll be offered a series of...

                US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits

                US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer lawsuits

                The decision overturned a jury verdict in Missouri awarding $1.25 million to a man who said he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma after years of exposure to glyphosate in Roundup.

                US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices

                US workers lose buying power after war drives up prices

                Whether they work in restaurants, offices or warehouses, Americans have seen their paycheck eaten up by a surge in everyday costs recently.

                New York permit, other clues point to July 3 Taylor Swift wedding, NYT says

                New York permit, other clues point to July 3 Taylor Swift wedding, NYT says

                Permits and sources suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will be married in New York City next week, the New York Times reported.

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                Candidate slates finalized for Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville

                Candidate slates finalized for Chilhowie, Marion, Saltville

                Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

                Chilhowie Town Council honors record setting athlete

                Smyth County supervisors OK 10¢ real estate tax increase

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                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                 

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

                Crime

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                Politics

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

                Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

                Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

                Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

                Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

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