How Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Made Headlines

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Although "TODAY Show" Anchor Savannah Guthrie's used to talking about headlines in her line of work, her mother, Nancy, became a trending topic in the United States on February 1, 2026 ... when she suddenly disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona.

Here's a look into Nancy's background and how her disappearance has resulted in an extensive search effort from local authorities.

Nancy's Husband Died When Savannah Was A Teenager

Nancy was originally from the Cincinnati, Ohio area. She grew up around Fort Wright, Kentucky, about five miles south of Cincinnati, according to WLWT-TV.

Nancy eventually moved her family to Tucson in the 1970s, and she described the "laid back and gentle" quality of the Tucson area as one of the main reasons she chose Arizona, ABC News reports.

Her family was dealt a tragedy in 1988 when Nancy's husband, Charles, unexpectedly died from a heart attack.

Savannah spoke about the aftermath of his death during a 2017 episode of 'Today' ... "We were just trying to figure out how to become a family of four when we’d always been a family of five."

Nancy Was Reported Missing on February 1, 2026

Nancy was last seen on the night of Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her home in Catalina Foothills, located six miles northeast of Tucson.

A family member reported her missing the next day after she missed church service. A search was immediately launched, which included using drones and dogs.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos later said authorities believed Nancy's home was a crime scene ... and he told us she'd been in her bed at some point during the night before disappearing.

A distressing trail of dried blood was found outside Nancy's front door ... but Nanos has stated authorities have to believe she's still alive.

TMZ Received An Alleged Ransom Note

While TMZ was reporting on the case, we ended up being involved in a way we never expected ... because we received an alleged ransom note demanding payment for Nancy's release. The note was forwarded to the Pima County Sheriff's Dept., who said they were aware of "note(s)" sent to other outlets as well.

President Donald Trump said he intended to contact Savannah Tuesday, and said he'd be willing to provide further assistance in the search effort.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office is working on many leads.

How Bill Stevenson Was Charged With First-Degree Murder

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Bill Stevenson, the ex-husband of former First Lady Jill Biden, has his name in the news for all the wrong reasons recently ... he's been charged with murdering his second wife, Linda.

Here's a look at Stevenson's background and how he was taken into the hands of the law.

Catherine O'Hara How She Maintained A Multi-Decade Acting Career

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Catherine O’Hara filled plenty of roles in her time ... and she earned herself more than a few fans during her career as an actress, in which she appeared in productions like "Schitt's Creek" and "Home Alone."

We’re going to take a look back at the performer's career and see what she accomplished professionally in the years prior to her 2026 death.

Catherine was born in 1954 in Toronto, Canada, and she grew up in a large family in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke.

Catherine Was Originally From Canada

She began her acting career in the 1970s, when she joined The Second City -- a historic improv comedy enterprise -- in Toronto.

Catherine started out in showbiz by filling bit parts in various TV shows and made-for-TV movies, according to her IMDb page.

Her big break came in 1976, when she started appearing in The Second City’s sketch comedy show “SCTV,” and she remained with the show for three years alongside other future stars like John Candy and Rick Moranis.

She Eventually Began Working In Movies

Catherine switched back and forth between TV and film work throughout her career, and she gained exposure after being featured in flicks like “After Hours” and “Beetlejuice.”

She wasn’t exactly averse to appearing in sequels, either ... because she reprised her role as Kate, the mother of Macaulay Culkin’s character from the 1990 film “Home Alone,” in the movie’s 1992 sequel.

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Catherine O'Hara: Through The Years

Catherine didn’t mind waiting more than a few years for a sequel, either ... because she agreed to reprise her role as Delia from “Beetlejuice,” which was released in 1988, for its sequel -- which was released 36 years later.

And speaking of “Beetlejuice” -- Catherine met her husband, Bo Welch, on the set of the flick and Tim Burton encouraged him to ask her out ... they married in 1992, and they welcomed sons Matthew and Luke in 1994 and 1997, respectively.

Catherine Received Critical Acclaim For Her Work In “Schitt’s Creek”

Catherine’s career had always been steady ... and it received a serious boost in popularity in 2015, when she joined the cast of “Schitt’s Creek,” which was co-created by her old Second City castmate, Eugene Levy.

She filled the role of Moira Rose, a former soap opera star who was forced to deal with her family’s loss of fortune ... and she remained with the show for the entirety of its 80-episode run.

Catherine was put up for a duo of Primetime Emmy Awards for her work in the show ... and she took home the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2020.

It’s also worth mentioning, she received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Television Series Musical or Comedy the same year.

Her Cause Of Death Hasn’t Been Confirmed Yet

We revealed Catherine had died at the age of 71 in January 2026 ... her cause of death wasn’t publicly revealed.

Paramedics were called to her home in Los Angeles in the early hours of January 30th for a medical aid call, with her being in serious condition.

How Rep. Ilhan Omar Made A Name For Herself In Politics

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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) represents a district of the city of Minneapolis, and she's known for her progressive views and outspoken tendencies, which have earned her the support -- and ire -- of many ... including the president of the United States.

Here's a look at the politician's background and see how she dealt with a surprising attack during a town hall meeting this week ... on her home turf.

How Ryan Wedding Went From Snowboarding to a $15 Million Reward On His Head

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Ryan Wedding had a promising career as a snowboarder, but he's alleged to have given it all up to pursue the life of a drug lord ... which likely ended with his arrest in January 2026.

Here's a look at the one-time Olympic athlete's background and how he went from carving slopes to cutting lines ... before he ended up in handcuffs.

Ryan Comes From a Ski Family

Ryan was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, in 1981 ... he grew up in a family with deep roots in skiing -- his grandparents owned a ski mountain, and one of his uncles was the captain of the Canadian national women’s ski team, Toronto Life reports.

He started snowboarding at an early age and made the Canadian national snowboarding team when he was 15 years old.

Ryan's talents took him to competitions all over the world. He was a member of Team Canada in the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He placed 24th in the parallel giant slalom snowboarding event ... giving up a dream of pro snowboarding not long after.

His First Arrest Was in 2008

Wedding moved to Vancouver, Canada and enrolled at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia while working as a bouncer at a club, according to CNN. He studied business, but never graduated.

He ran into trouble with the law in 2008, when he and two other individuals were arrested, accused of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.

The other two pleaded guilty, but Wedding took his case to trial ... and was convicted in 2009. Wedding was sent to prison in 2010, and was released the following year.

Wedding Founded His Alleged Criminal Enterprise After Prison

Wedding allegedly founded his criminal enterprise not long after, becoming a target of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's Operation Harrington, which targeted drug traffickers in 2015 ... but he was never caught, Rolling Stone reports.

He allegedly shipped hundreds of kilos of cocaine from Colombia to the United States and Canada, reportedly working with Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel.

Wedding has been implicated in the deaths of several people -- including a government witness -- to stop them from speaking about his criminal activities, according to NBC News.

He was added to the FBI's Most Wanted List in March 2025, and a $15 million reward was offered for information leading to his arrest.

Wedding Was Captured in Mexico

Wedding was arrested on the night of January 22, 2026, in Mexico, according to FBI Director Kash Patel. In a news conference, Patel described Wedding as "a modern-day El Chapo."

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on X Wedding was flown back to the United States to face justice. Wedding was set to make his first court appearance Monday, January 26, 2026.

How Jonathan Ross Ended Up At The Center Of A Controversial Shooting

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Jonathan Ross' career in federal law enforcement has taken him into the middle of numerous tense situations ... including the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good on January 7, 2026.

Here's a look at his past and the aftermath of the Minneapolis shooting.

Ross Served in Iraq

Ross was deployed in Iraq from 2004 to 2005 with the Indiana National Guard as a machine-gunner on a gun truck, according to The Associated Press.

He reportedly attended college upon his return and joined the Border Patrol near El Paso, Texas, in 2007. He worked as a field intelligence agent and remained with the agency until 2015.

Ross said he worked as a firearms and active instructor and was a member of a SWAT team and a team leader with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force during courtroom testimony last month.

Ross joined ICE in 2015 and has served as a deportation officer in Minnesota since then. He's assigned to fugitive operations, focused on arresting "higher value targets."

Ross Was Seriously Injured in a 2025 Immigration Arrest

Ross was reportedly the leader of a team of ICE agents who had been assigned to arrest an undocumented immigrant in Bloomington, Minnesota, in June 2025. Although agents had grouped outside the home of Roberto Munoz-Guatemala, the target drove away from his residence.

Ross chased Munoz-Guatemala and pulled his vehicle in front of Munoz-Guatemala's, then ordered him to put the car in park. Ross directed Munoz-Guatemala to lower his window and ended up breaking the window before attempting to unlock the driver's door.

Munoz-Guatemala then began driving while Ross' arm was caught in the car and dragged Ross more than 100 yards before he was knocked loose from the vehicle. Ross suffered various cuts and abrasions in the incident, and he received more than 30 stitches.

Ross shot Munoz-Guatemala with a Taser during the incident. Munoz-Guatemala was later arrested, charged, and found guilty of assault on a federal officer with a dangerous or deadly weapon.

Ross Shot Good at Point-Blank Range on Video

Ross and Good's paths crossed on January 7, 2026, in traffic on a residential street in southern Minneapolis ... a group of ICE agents was going door to door in the area looking for undocumented immigrants.

Good's vehicle was blocked on both sides on the street, and agents approached and was ordered her to step out of her Honda Pilot by an agent, who put his hands on her driver's-side door ... she backed up her vehicle before moving forward slightly, and Ross fired several rounds at her at close range, numerous videos show.

Good was struck in the head by at least one bullet, and she was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Good's identity was confirmed later in the afternoon. Ross was identified by the Minnesota Star Tribune the following day.

Ross' Actions Have Been Defended by the Trump Administration

Although Good's death has been widely denounced by Minnesota officials and others across the country, Ross has been commended by the Trump administration, including by J.D. Vance, who said Ross "deserves a debt of gratitude."

Vance said Ross had been doing a "very, very important job" for the country and suggested Good was to blame for her own death online and in a White House press conference Thursday.

Kristi Noem addressed the incident in a Wednesday press conference, and reiterated the administration's position -- that Ross wsa acting in self-defense when he shot Good.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Ross "acted according to his training."

How Renee Nicole Good's Death Made National Headlines

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Renee Nicole Good's name entered the news for all the wrong reasons in January 2026, when she was shot by an ICE agent in a controversial encounter on a Minneapolis street.

We're going to take a look into the personal life of the shooting victim, and see what happened in the aftermath of the violent incident.

How Nick Reiner Became A Suspect In His Parents' Deaths

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Nick Reiner went through difficult years as an adolescent dealing with addiction issues, although he seemed to turn things around in his adult years. However, the son of Rob and Michele Reiner ended up in the news for all the wrong reasons in 2025 -- when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents.

We're going to take a look into the former screenwriter's background and see what led up to and took place after the deaths of his actor-director father and his photographer mother.

How Brian Walshe Ended Up Being Charged With His Wife's Murder

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Brian Walshe was convicted in 2021 of selling forged Andy Warhol paintings in 2016. His legal troubles only became more intense after he was charged with killing his wife Ana Walshe and dismembering and disposing of her body in 2023.

Here's a look at the accused killer's background.

How Ethan Browne's Father Had To Announce His Son's Death

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Ethan Browne worked in many areas of entertainment in his career. But, it all came to an abrupt end when his father, Jackson Browne, announced his son died in November 2025.

Here's a look at Ethan's professional and personal life and how his father was tasked with the difficult duty of letting fans know about his son's death.

How Maria De La Rosa's Singing Career Was Suddenly Cut Short

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Maria De La Rosa -- also known as DELAROSA -- had a promising singing career lined up, boosted by her solid social media presence. But her plans came to a sudden halt in November 2025 when she was shot to death in Los Angeles.

We're going to take a look into De La Rosa's background and check out the circumstances surrounding her sudden death.

How Fatima Bosch's Miss Universe Victory Was Marked By Controversy

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Fatima Bosch must be feeling like she's on top of the world right about now ... because she was just named Miss Universe.

Her victory was a bit controversial, as she had a heated exchange with one of the annual pageant's higher-ups -- and her eventual victory was questioned by a portion of the event's fanbase.

We're going to take a look into the background of the beauty pageant winner and see what led up to her being named the newest Miss Universe.

Fatima's Originally From Tabasco State

Fatima was born and raised in Teapa, in Mexico's Tabasco state, according to HOLA! USA.

The new Miss Universe was always interested in working in the fashion industry, and she studied fashion and apparel design during her days at the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, reports Cosmopolitan.

Fatima told HOLA! she wasn't always keen on entering beauty pageants, and she admitted she used to have "a poor impression" of the events.

However, she eventually got over her aversion, and she was named the Flor de Tabasco 2018 pageant winner.

She Had A Verbal Altercation With Miss Universe's Director

Fatima was crowned Miss Universe Mexico in September 2025, and she jetted off to Thailand to compete in the Miss Universe competition.

However, she became the subject of intense attention in early November 2025, when she had an altercation with Miss Universe Thailand's director, Nawat Itsaragrisil.

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Itsaragrisil was speaking during a sash ceremony and accused Fatima of not participating in a promotional photoshoot ... and he called her a "dummy" ... prompting her to walk out of the room. Several other contestants followed suit in support.

Miss Universe Organization President Raul Rocha Cantu later released a statement about his "great indignation" toward Itsaragrisil for showing a "lack of respect" to Fatima during the ceremony.

Fatima's Victory Was Controversial

Although Fatima remained in the pageant, several judges quit prior to the final crowning ceremony, including the president of the Miss Universe selection committee, Princess Camilla di Borbone delle Due Sicilie.

Fatima won and was officially named Miss Universe on November 21, 2025.

Certain fans of the pageant didn't exactly come out in support of Fatima afterward, and many felt as if fan favorites from Thailand, the Philippines, or Cote d'Ivoire should have won.

The organization responded to claims of unfair judging in a statement, declaring the judging process followed the "established, transparent, and supervised MUO protocol."

How Girlalala's Career On Social Media Came To An Abrupt End

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Girlalala built up a considerable online following throughout her career as an influencer ... which all came to a sudden end in late 2025.

The social media star, who'd carved out a space for herself within the transgender community of South Florida, was shot to death.

We're going to take a look at how Girlalala made a name for herself as an influencer and check out the circumstances surrounding her death.

How Jamal Khashoggi's Murder Became A Hot-Button Issue

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Jamal Khashoggi became a widely known name in 2018 when he died during a visit to a Saudi consulate in Turkey.

The circumstances of the journalist's death became the subject of controversy, and the reported method of his body's disposal caused an even larger public outcry.

We're going to take a look into Jamal's background and see how his murder was referenced years after it took place -- apparently to the annoyance of a few higher-ups in the government.

How Mark Epstein Dealt With The Aftermath Of His Brother's Death

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Jeffrey Epstein's younger and only brother Mark never reached the level of notoriety as Jeffrey in his life ... but he still ended up going through some interesting times -- and his opinions about Jeffrey's death have brought him plenty of attention.

We're going to take a look into the background of the late financier and convicted sex offender's brother and see what he's had to say about the implications of Jeffrey's activities on the state of American politics.

Mark Moved From The Art World To Real Estate

Mark, 71, was raised with Jeffrey in Sea Gate, Brooklyn. He got his start in the art world when he attended Cooper Union, a private university, according to the Daily Beast.

He was named the chairman of the Cooper Union Board of Trustees in 2009. He held the position until 2015, when he stepped down following a controversy when the school started charging tuition at the formerly free institution.

Mark reportedly tried his hand at various ventures, including starting a modeling agency and running a silk-screening business.

He apparently entered the real estate world later in his career, and his real estate company, Ossa Properties, at one time managed about 500 renter-occupied apartments in New York City.

He Was Left Out of His Brother's Will

Mark and Jeffrey's relationship came under scrutiny in July 2019, when Mark offered up his Florida condo after his brother was arrested on sex trafficking charges, according to Business Insider.

Jeffrey killed himself in jail the following month. He had set up a will just two days prior to his death and detailed an estate worth more than $577 million -- all of which ended up going to a trust excluding his brother.

If there were no will, Mark would have been the recipient of all of his late sibling's wealth.

Mark's been vocal about his belief that Jeffrey didn't commit suicide in his jail cell, and he's alleged the Department of Justice engaged in a cover-up of what he calls his brother's murder.

Mark's Made Big Claims About The Epstein Files

Mark says his brother's death has ruffled feathers in Washington, claiming in an interview with NewsNation in November 2025 that the Epstein Files have been edited to protect members of the Republican Party from scrutiny. He alleged the House of Representatives would only be interested in releasing the files after a thorough "scrubbing" of the files.

Mark alleged his late brother "definitely had dirt" on President Donald Trump, whose connection to Jeffrey has been widely scrutinized for more than a decade.

Mark said he's not exactly aware of the extent of his brother's connections, and said Jeffrey "didn’t tell me what he knew."

How Cleto Escobedo III Worked With A Childhood Friend For Decades

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Cleto Escobedo III had one of those careers not too many people get to enjoy -- because he worked alongside one of his childhood friends, Jimmy Kimmel, for many years.

However, the musician's stint as the late-night show host's bandleader came to an abrupt end in 2025 when he unexpectedly died.

We're going to take a look back at the saxophone player's history with Kimmel and see how his career in showbiz played out.

Cleto Was Childhood Friends With Jimmy

Escobedo was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. His father was a saxophone player who worked at Caesar's Palace as a busboy.

Escobedo and Kimmel -- who moved with his parents from Brooklyn, New York, to Las Vegas at an early age -- met when the comedian's family settled across the street from his future bandleader.

The pair grew incredibly close over the years, and Kimmel described their close connection as a "lifetime of friendship."

The musician started playing saxophone at an early age, and he later attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, although he ended up focusing on his musical career, according to The New York Times.

He Toured With Several Major Artists

Escobedo started his career by playing gigs at various venues on the Las Vegas Strip before he was asked to join Paula Abdul's touring band in 1990.

He eventually landed a record deal with Virgin Records, and he also toured with artists like Marc Anthony and Luis Miguel.

Escobedo was touring with Anthony when Kimmel asked him to serve as his band leader, and the comedian had to take ABC's higher-ups to see his childhood friend play live to convince them of his musical chops.

Escobedo served as Kimmel's band leader for over two decades, and he invited his father to join his band.

Jimmy Paid A Lengthy Tribute To Cleto On His Show

Kimmel announced Escobedo's death in a post on his Instagram account in November 2025.

Details about the exact cause of the saxophone player's death were not immediately released.

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Kimmel paid a lengthy tribute to Escobedo during his show on November 11th, and he became visibly emotional.

Kimmel announced he and the rest of the show's crew would take a few nights off from the show to deal with the loss of their musician colleague and friend.