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As the urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, enters its fifth day, the FBI said it is now jointly investigating the case and has made an arrest in what it called an "imposter" ransom demand.

Nancy Guthrie is believed to have beenabducted from her Arizona homeearly Sunday, authorities said. No suspect or person of interest has been identified in the case, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a press briefing on Thursday.

"Right now, we believe Nancy is still out there," Nanos said. "We want her home."

The sheriff said authorities are operating from a position that Nancy Guthrie is alive, and "we're going to continue thinking that way until we find her."

The FBI announced Thursday it is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area, north of Tucson, on Saturday night, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. She was dropped off home shortly before 10 p.m. after having dinner with her family, he said. Her family reported her missing on Sunday around noon local time after she failed to show up to church, authorities said.

Nanos provided new details of activity after Nancy Guthrie was last seen. At approximately 1:47 a.m. Sunday, the doorbell camera at her home disconnected and authorities do not have it in their possession, he said.

At 2:12 a.m., the software detected a person on a camera, but there is no video available because there isn't a subscription, he said, adding, "Could that be an animal? I imagine that's possible. We don't know that."

At 2:28, her pacemaker app "shows that it was a disconnect from the phone," he said.

Nanos confirmed Nancy Guthrie's blood was found on her porch. He did not confirm if any cameras were smashed or destroyed around the house, or if there was any forced entry.

There is a possibility her disappearance has "nothing to do with a kidnapping," and it is unclear whether Nancy Guthrie was targeted or not, Nanos said Thursday.

"We cover all angles. We're not going to dismiss something," he said.

Ransom letter being taken seriously; alleged imposter arrested

The sheriff's department has said it is reviewing possible ransom notes as part of the investigation and if they are legitimate.

One letter was sent to several local and national media outlets, Heith Janke, special agent in charge of the FBI's Phoenix office, confirmed on Thursday. The letter made a monetary demand by 5 p.m. Thursday, and if that wasn't met, a second demand for Monday, according to Janke.

That letter also included details on an Apple Watch and a smashed floodlight, according to Janke, who noted those are details that could have been known to the public.

"But that's why we're taking it serious no matter what, and following the leads on that," he said.

Janke said one arrest has been made related to an "imposter ransom demand."

The suspect, Derrick Callella, is accused of demanding Bitcoin from members of the Guthrie family, according to a federal complaint.

Callella allegedly sent a text message to both the daughter and son-in-law of Nancy Guthrie on Wednesday that said, "Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction," according to the complaint.

The text messages were sent two days after a local Tucson media outlet received a ransom demand that listed a Bitcoin wallet address to receive the payment, according to the complaint. They were also sent shortly after Nancy Guthrie's childrenpublished a video onlineasking their mother's kidnappers to contact them, the complaint also noted.

Callella allegedly used an application to create a fake phone number to text the family, and the account was tracked to an email associated with him, according to the complaint.

He allegedly admitted to sending the text messages after being read his Miranda rights, according to the complaint.

"When he said that he sent text messages he was trying to see if the family would respond," the complaint stated.

Callella is not linked to the Bitcoin ransom demand, according to the complaint, which charges him transmitting a demand for ransom and intending to abuse, threaten or harass using a telecommunication device.

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Janke issued a warning following Callella's arrest.

"To those imposters who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation, we will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions," Janke said.

Janke said any action taken on a ransom is ultimately decided by the family.

Savannah Guthrie directly addressed the reports of a ransom letter in a video message with her siblings on Wednesday, saying, "As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us."

FBI jointly investigating case

The FBI said Thursday it is now jointly investigating the case with the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

The agency is sending additional agents and experts to Pima County to help reinforce efforts on the ground and to aid local investigators, sources told ABC News on Wednesday.

"We are actively reviewing and analyzing information from all digital sources, which includes banks, social media companies, phone companies and any other organizations where a digital footprint could have been captured," Janke said. "All this information provides data points and helps put the picture together."

Nanos said earlier this week that investigators were waiting to get surveillance footage from the home's security cameras from the companies that own them.

A Google spokesperson confirmed to ABC News on Thursday that the company, which is behind Nest home security cameras, is assisting law enforcement in the investigation. The spokesperson declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing investigation.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made anemotional pleafor their mother's return in the video message posted to social media on Wednesday.

"Everyone is looking for you, Mommy, everywhere," Savannah Guthrie said in thevideo message. "We will not rest. Your children will not rest until we are together again."

Nancy Guthrie is described as having some physical ailments and limited mobility, but does not have cognitive issues, according to the sheriff. She takes medication that if she doesn't have in 24 hours, "it could be fatal," Nanos said.

"Our mom is our heart and our home," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "She is 84 years old, her health, her heart is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer."

Janke called on those involved with her disappearance to "do the right thing."

"This is an 84-year-old grandma that needs vital medication for her well-being," he said. "You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a worse, much worse scenario for you. Please return Nancy home."

Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.

Travis Kelce'swedding reception may be ideally suited for a fraternity. TheKansas City Chiefstight end is engaged to pop iconTaylor Swift. We don't know when the two will officially tie the knot, but Travis says the after-party festivities could have the feel of a rager.

The Chiefs' superstar has a lot more time on his hands than usual to focus on his personal life. Each of the previous three seasons, he was preparing to play in theSuper Bowlthis week. The Chiefs, however, missed the playoffs, leaving Travis with more time to plan wedding activities.

Travis Kelce and his fiancée Taylor Swift are set to get married

Before he discusses his future in football, Travis has other matters to prepare for. Speaking exclusively toTMZ, the 11-time Pro Bowler assured everyone that the reception after his wedding will not be a dry event. There will be an unlimited amount of his brand Garage Beer for those lucky enough to attend, so much so that Travis says, "Man, I can't even count that high."

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Garage Beer is a brand that Travis co-owns with his brother,Jason. With the Chiefs missing the postseason and Travis turning 36, many wonder if he'll retire. ESPN punditStephen A. Smithsaid in December that he thinks Travis willcall it quitson his career as a player. Given his celebrity status, the money he's made, and the appearances he's done, many believe it's the right time for him to retire.

As for his wedding, we don't have many details yet, but Jason is reportedly hoping to be the best man.Ryan Seacrest, meanwhile, has offered to serve as a host in some capacity. The guest list as well, remains rather unclear except for one name.Graham Nortonhas said that he's among those invited. He reportedly had to sign plenty of non-disclosure agreements not to share any further details.

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Chris Noth says he was "very lucky" to be killed off on And Just Like That.

Key points

• The actor remains "very close friends" with his Sex and the City costar John Corbett.

• Noth also says he wished Kim Cattrall a happy birthday "a few months ago."

Chris Nothis glad Mr. Big met his end on that fateful Peloton.

TheSex and the Cityalumshared a candid responsewhen asked how he felt about leaving the HBO Max sequel seriesAnd Just Like Thatafter his character was killed off in the first episode.

"Very good. I think I was very lucky," he told theDaily Mailat the Blue Jacket Fashion Show in New York City on Wednesday.

Noth also told the outlet that he keeps in touch with one of hisSATCcostars. "John Corbett and I are very close friends," he said of the actor behind Aidan Shaw, who appeared on two seasons ofAnd Just Like That. "He's doing wonderful."

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Noth also shared the last time he interacted withKim Cattrall, who sat outAJLTaside from a brief cameo in the second season. "She's living in London, I think," Noth said. "I wished her a happy birthday a few months ago, that's about it."

The actor's shade towardAnd Just Like Thatcomes after a series of public criticisms of his longtimeSATCscene partnerSarah Jessica Parker, whom he said he hasn't spoken to since four womenaccused him of sexual assaultin 2021. Noth hasdenied all such allegations.

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Noth's bitter streakcame into viewafter Parker received the Carol Burnett Award at theGolden Globes' specialGolden Evetelevised ceremony in January. Noth shared an unrelated post on Instagram that showed him lifting weights. "F&@k new years - LETS GO!!!!" he wrote in his caption.

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A commenter then turned his focus toward Parker. "You mean f‑‑‑ sjp & her award right? lol" the user wrote. Noth then responded, "Right."

Nothaddressed the commentin a subsequent post. "My off the cuff slightly sarcastic response to a comment on the internet seems to have caused a tempest in a teapot," the actorwrote. "It is not news. It is not worth all this discussion. It is a waste of time in a world where there are more important things to worry about."

The actortook aim at Parkerin aninterviewwithReally Famous With Kara Mayer Robinsonlater that month.

"We're not friends, I think that's pretty obvious," Noth said, citing Parker'sjoint statementwith Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis that condemned his alleged misconduct.

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"The statement that they put out — which was nothing more than brand management, really — I don't know, it was sad, it was disappointing, it was surprising, because you need to call me and hear my side of this," Noth said. "And you've known me for many years, and we've worked [together] for many years. And that didn't happen."

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The actor acknowledged that he understood the motivations to publicly side with his accusers. "I get it, that's more Hollywood than Hollywood," he said. "But before you make that statement, you know me, you've known me all these years, give me a call so I can give you the real scoop about this. And that didn't happen, and that was too bad."

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Feb 5 (Reuters) - An amnesty law being considered in Venezuela's legislature that would grant immediate clemency to people jailed for participating in political protests or critiquing public figures won initial lawmaker approval on Thursday.

Venezuela's National Assembly President Rodriguez leads an ordinary session to discuss the Amnesty law, in Caracas

According to a draft seen by Reuters, the bill would also return assets of ​those detained and cancel Interpol and other international measures previously issued by the government, allowing opposition figures in exile to return home.

The bill passed unanimously ‌in the first of two necessary votes at the National Assembly, which is controlled by the socialist ruling party. The date for a second session to debate the matter has not yet been set.

The ‌amnesty law, announced last week by interim President Rodriguez, would lead to hundreds of people being released if it were to be passed in its current form and would likely please the Trump administration, which has hailed prisoner releases.

Rodriguez's brother Jorge Rodriguez, the head of the assembly, described the law as a difficult but necessary step.

"The path of this law is going to be full of obstacles, full of bitter moments ... we're not only going to have to swallow hard ... but also swallow frogs," he said.

"We ask for ⁠forgiveness and we also have to forgive."

Venezuela's opposition and human ‌rights groups have said for years that the government has used detentions to stamp out dissent by politicians, members of the security services, journalists and activists, charging them arbitrarily with crimes like terrorism and treason. The government has always denied holding political prisoners.

Rodriguez, who took ‍office after the U.S. captured and deposed President Nicolas Maduro last month, has been complying with U.S. demands on oil deals. The government has also been already slowly releasing people classified as political prisoners by human rights groups and the country's opposition.

According to the draft, the amnesty will cover crimes committed between January 1, 1999, and the date that the law comes into ​force, and will be applied immediately to people who acted peacefully or who have health concerns. It would not provide amnesty for those convicted of human rights ‌violations, war crimes, murder, corruption or drug trafficking.

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PROTESTS AND DEFAMATION

Other alleged crimes, including instigation of illegal activity, resistance to authorities, property damage, rebellion, treason, and illegal carrying of weapons will all be covered by the amnesty if they were committed in the context of political protests, the draft said, specifying that it would include mass protests that rocked the country and led to deaths in 2007, 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2024.

Those latest marches, in 2024, took place after a contested election that Venezuela's opposition and international observers say the opposition roundly won. The government and judicial authorities backed Maduro, swearing him in for a third term.

The bill would also cover those accused of ⁠defamation if the act took place in the context of criticizing authorities.

The law would lift Interpol red notices ​and movement restrictions against people who have committed crimes covered by the amnesty, the draft said, "guaranteeing ​the safe and persecution-free return of Venezuelan citizens who are abroad."

Many members of the opposition and dissident former officials live in other countries to escape arrest warrants they say are politically motivated.

Also revoked by the law would be public office bans for political reasons and ‍sanctions against media outlets.

Rights group Foro Penal says it ⁠has verified that 383 political prisoners have been freed since the government announced a new series of releases on January 8. It says more than 680 remain jailed, an updated count including prisoners whose fearful families had not previously reported their detentions.

The government has always denied holding political prisoners and says those jailed ⁠have committed crimes. Government officials have said the number of releases is nearly 900, but have not been clear about the timeline and appear to be including those freed in previous years.

Among the long-time ‌advocates of releases and amnesty is Nobel Peace Prize winner and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who has several close allies imprisoned, including opposition ‌politician Juan Pablo Guanipa and lawyer Perkins Rocha.

(Reporting by Reuters, Editing by Rosalba O'Brien)

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Key Points

• Aroeve air purifiers with model MK04 are being recalled.

• The recall affects units sold online from September 2024 to June 2025 due to fire risks.

• Contact the company for a replacement if your purifier matches the recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission just announced a recall on approximately 191,390 air purifiers sold nationwide. This is due to a burn and fire hazard.

The air purifiers recalled are Aroeve air purifiers with model number MK04 printed on the product label. The recalled devices also have a serial number starting with "BN" and a date code prior to July 2025.

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The affected air purifiers were sold online across the U.S. on websites such as Amazon, Shopify, Temu and TikTok from September 2024 through June 2025. While no injuries or property damage has been reported, the company has received 37 complaints of the air purifiers overheating, including one report of fire.

Check your air purification system, and if it matches the recall information, contact Airova for a replacement. You can do this by emailing aroeve-airpure-recall@outlook.com.

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ZAPOPAN, Mexico (AP) — The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as ameaslesoutbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming2026 FIFA World Cup.

The measures come on the heels of anepidemiological alert issuedby the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) earlier this week over the spread of the preventable disease across the Americas, particularly in Mexico, which leads the region with 1,981 cases confirmed by authorities this year and more than 5,200 suspected cases.

Jalisco is the epicenter of the outbreak, with 1,163 cases confirmed this year and 2,092 suspected cases, according to Mexico's government.

The measles outbreak in Mexico began last year in the northern state of Chihuahua, after a Mennonite child fell ill while visiting relatives in a region in Texas that was suffering an outbreak. Casessurged in Mennonite communities— which have high rates of vaccine hesitancy — and have rippled out across Mexico in the country'sbiggest outbreak in decades.

Risk for outbreaks at World Cup

Scientists say rising outbreaks across the hemisphere are linked to declining vaccination rates. Mauricio Rodríguez, a microbiology professor at the National Autonomous University of Mexico focused on epidemics, that cases have shot up in Mexico in particular because many communities in the country don't have their full immunization schedule against measles.

That poses a heightened risk over the summer as the United States, Mexico and Canada – all which have seen rising measles cases – host visitors from across the world, he said.

"With the World Cup, many people are going to be visiting from outside (Mexico) and that represents a risk of introducing even more outbreaks from other places, Rodríguez said.

Guadalajara is one of themain venues in Mexico for the soccer tournament.

In an effort to rein in cases, Jalisco health authorities announced Thursday that masks will be required in Guadalajara schools across seven specific neighborhoods for the next 30 days.

Jalisco was the first Mexican state to take such measures as medical groups urged the local government to take urgent action, marking the country's first such public health mandate since theCOVID-19 pandemic.

Classes were also recently suspended in 15 schools in Jalisco and the central state of Aguascalientes due to outbreaks of the highly contagious airborne virus.

Efforts to control infection

On Thursday, students and teachers in areas surrounding Guadalajara showed up to classes masks and long lines would through vaccination centers set up in local government buildings.

Ángel Ivan Soto Mendez and his family were among those waiting to get a shot, and said they had already prepared for their kids to go to school with masks and disinfectant.

"If everyone doesn't get vaccinated, there are going to be infections everywhere," he said.

Canadalost its measles-free statusin November and the U.S. and Mexico face the risk of meeting the same fate. Both governments have requested a two-month extension to try to control the outbreak, although in January the Trump administrationwithdrew from the World Health Organization, under whose umbrella PAHO operates.

In the first three weeks of this year, 1,031 additional measles cases were confirmed in seven countries in the Americas with no deaths reported — a figure 43 times higher than that recorded in the same period last year — PAHO said Wednesday in a statement.

The Mexican government has spent weeks encouraging the population to get vaccinated against the measles, which is preventable with two doses of the vaccine, and announced the launch of vaccination sites in places such as airports and bus stations.

Associated Press journalists Fabiola Sánchez and Megan Janetsky contributed to this report from Mexico City. Pesce reported from Mexico City.

Follow AP's coverage of Latin America and the Caribbean athttps://apnews.com/hub/latin-america

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NEED TO KNOW

• Kid 'N Play's Christopher Reid underwent a heart transplant after being diagnosed with congestive heart failure last year

• The rapper hopes his story inspires others, especially people of color, to prioritize their heart health

• Reid is feeling renewed and working on a new special, Kid 'N Play tour dates and a book titled Heart of the Matter

Christopher Reidhas a second chance at life.

The hip-hop icon known for his towering high-top fade — who rose to fame as one half of the duo Kid 'N Play alongside Christopher Martin, and later starred in theHouse Partyfilms — is recovering after undergoing a heart transplant.

"New year, new heart, new vibration," Reid said ina sit-down withGood Morning America's Michael Strahanthat aired on Thursday, Feb. 5.

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Reflecting on his scare, Reid, 61, said he began noticing something was wrong with his health over the past year when everyday tasks became harder.

"I started to feel a little bit more fatigued than before," Reid explained. "And then when you feel that shortness of breath, sleeping a lot more than normal. And I think sometimes you kind of just chalk it up to, 'I'm getting older, the road is harsh.' "

But by July, his symptoms worsened, sending him to the emergency room, where doctors delivered a shocking diagnosis.

"Congestive heart failure," Reid said. "That's a bad one."

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After initially being treated with medication, Reid returned to his cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles just weeks later with worsening swelling, raising serious concerns.

"He came in very swollen again," said Dr. Erika Jones. "That is a little unusual in somebody who has been started on treatment, for the swelling to come back that quickly."

Additional blood work revealed Reid's heart failure was beginning to affect other organs. He was rushed to the ICU and told that a heart transplant was his only option.

"When we think about status for heart transplant, he was very high on that list because of how ill he was," said cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Laura DiChiacchio. "[He was] really dealing with a life or death situation."

Reid said he was determined to approach the process with gratitude and purpose.

"I wanted to let them know at the same time, 'Hey, I am worthy of this,' " he said. "If I do get this gift, I intend to respect it and really live life to the fullest."

Just nine days later, he received the call. "They're saying, 'We got the heart and we want to put it in tomorrow night at 10 p.m.,' " Reid recalled. "About seven hours later, I have a new heart."

Now recovering, Reid said the experience has left him feeling renewed. "I hope that I'm the same person, but that I'm a better version of myself," he said. "Because man, this thing, this is a beautiful life."

Reid's story comes during American Heart Month in February, a national campaign dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the CDC.

It's a reality Reid says too many people ignore until it's too late. He told Strahan he's hoping his story will encourage others, particularly people of color, to prioritize their health.

"A lot of people be walking around with heart disease because they don't go to the doctor," Reid said. "You might not [get over it]. So I'm urging all of my fans, all of y'all's loved ones too — get it checked out."

As for Reid's future, Strahan said the musician is feeling energized and is already working on a new special, planning additional Kid 'N Play tour dates and writing a book.

Its title, fittingly, isHeart of the Matter.

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