Savannah Guthrie speaks out on 'nightmare' of missing mother in new video

Savannah Guthriehas released a fourth video addressing the apparent abduction ofher 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

In a videoposted Feb. 9 on Instagram, the "Today" anchor said she wanted to share "a few thoughts as we enter into another week of this nightmare."

"We believe our mom is still out there," she said. "We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly, around the clock trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don't know where, and we need your help."

Guthrie asked followers, even though those who do not live in Tucson, to contact law enforcement "if you see anything, if you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you," adding, "We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help."

"Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was reported missing in February 2026. See photos of the mother-daughter duo together through the years on NBC and beyond. Here, they're pictured in an undated photograph. Arizona officials say they are investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as a "crime."

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Savannah Guthrie and her mom Nancy together through the years

"Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old motherNancy Guthriewas reportedmissing in February 2026. See photos of the mother-daughter duo together through the years on NBC and beyond. Here, they're pictured in an undated photograph. Arizona officials say they are investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as a "crime."

She also thanked supporters for their prayers, saying she and her family "believe that, somehow, someway," that their mom "is feeling these prayers, and that God is lifting her even in this moment and in this darkest place."

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her homeoutside of Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday, Feb. 1, and has not been seen since the previous evening. Authorities in Arizona have said they believe Guthrie was taken from her home against her will, but no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.

Several media outlets havereceived purported ransom notesapparently connected to Guthrie's disappearance. On Feb. 5, theFBI said it was investigating a notethat included two deadlines: one on Feb. 5 and another on Feb. 9. Authorities also confirmed on Feb. 6. that they were investigating a "new message regarding Nancy Guthrie."

The Pima County Sheriff's Office in Arizona received a 911 call reporting Nancy Guthrie missing from her home outside Tucson around noon local time on Sunday, Feb. 1.

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Authorities search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old missing mother

The Pima County Sheriff's Office in Arizona received a 911 call reportingNancy Guthrie missing from her home outside Tucsonaround noon local time on Sunday, Feb. 1.

The Guthrie family has so far released three videos on social media, in which they addressed their mother's alleged kidnapper.In the first video, posted on Feb. 4,Savannah Guthrie and her siblings said they were "ready to talk" with the person behind the ransom notes.

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"However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated," Savannah Guthrie said. "We need to know without a doubt that she's alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us."

Asecond video, posted on Feb. 5, featured only Savannah's brother Camron Guthrie, who said the family was still "waiting for contact" from their mother's kidnapper.

"Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you," he said in the short message. "We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so that we can move forward."

Ina third video, posted Feb. 7, Savannah Guthrie again spoke alongside her brother and sister. This video was posted one day after authorities said they were inspecting a "new message regarding Nancy Guthrie." No details about this latest message have been disclosed. Authorities also have not said if this message was written by the same person behind the previous notes.

"We received your message and we understand," Savannah Guthrie said in the Feb. 7 video. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay."

FBI special agent in charge Heith Janke previously confirmed that the FBI consulted with the Guthrie family on the release of their original video addressing their mother's kidnapper.

"While we advise and recommend from a law enforcement perspective, any action taken on any ransom is ultimately decided by the family," he said in a Feb. 5 briefing, adding that it's the "family's decision of what they film and what they put out."

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Ross 'The Boss' Friedman of The Dictators and Manowar Reveals ALS Diagnosis

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NEED TO KNOW

• Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• The founding member of rock band The Dictators and heavy metal band Manowar was diagnosed with the nervous system disease after several months of various symptoms

• "It's difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong," he said in a statement

Ross "The Boss" Friedman has been diagnosed withamyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS).

The founding member of the rock band The Dictators and heavy metal band Manowar, 72, was diagnosed with the nervous system disease after several months of various symptoms.

"It's difficult to know what lies ahead, and it crushes me not to be able to play guitar, but the outpouring of love has been so, so strong," Friedman said in a statement.

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"I'm absolutely blown away by the love and support from family, friends and fans. I love you all," he continued.

Friedman, before his official diagnosis, experienced weakness in his hands and legs.

A press release stated that the rocker had a series of "very minor strokes" that were thought to be the cause of his symptoms. However, dietary changes, exercises and physical therapy "did nothing to slow the progression or increase his strength."

ALS affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, according toMayo Clinic. The disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, causes loss of muscle control.

There is no cure for ALS and it is ultimately fatal.

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Friedman co-founded the hard rock band The Dictators in 1973 with his friends Andy Shernoff and Scott Kempner. Years later, in 1980, he started the heavy metal band Manowar with bassist Joey DeMaio.

The New York City native has also played in the bands Shakin' Street, Death Dealer, The Spinatras and The Brain Surgeons.

He formed Ross The Boss Band in 2009, and was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in 2017.

Friedman has contributed to several albums, includingThe Dictators Go Girl Crazy,Manifest DestinyandBattle Hymns. Ross the Boss Band released theirLegacy of Blood, Fire & Steelcompilation album in 2023, followed by their single "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" in 2025.

According to Friedman'swebsite, he has a son who was born in 1991.

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In a 2022 interview withGuitar World, the rocker reflected on his musical inspiration, saying "Oh, I loved the Monkees."

"As a kid, seeing them on TV was really exciting. They had amazing songs. I could really relate to Last Train to Clarksville. What a solo! Of course, I didn't know it was studio musicians on those first records, and it didn't matter. The playing was incredible," he shared.

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Diplo Says BTS’s New Album Is ‘Going to Shock the World’

THE RUNDOWN

• BTS will be releasing new music in March 2026.

• Members Jin, Jimin, V, Jungkook, RM, Suga, and J-Hope have focused on solo projects and completing their mandatory military service for the last three years.

• In November 2025, Jimin revealed the group had just finished recording their new album.

Now that BTS's members Jin, Jimin, V, Jungkook, RM, Suga, and J-Hope have allcompletedtheir mandatory South Korean military service, the boys are back together—and preparing for their musical comeback as a group.

The K-pop band has beenon hiatussince 2022, with members focusing on solo projects when not in service. They reunited as a group in June andbegan recording their upcoming albumweeks after. They recently finished it, Jimin revealed on Nov. 1, 2025, and it's coming in March 2026.

Here's everything we know so far about their new music.

When is BTS's album coming out?

During a November 1 livestream on social media, Jimin announced that their upcoming album is complete and will likely be released in spring 2026. "Guys, we just finished recording," he said, perComplex. "It can come out next spring. Seeing you today, I really feel like promoting our music."

On Jan. 1, 2026, BTS's entertainment company, BigHit, revealedthe exact dateof their comeback: "March 20th comeback confirmed," they wrote in Korean.

[기사]#방탄소년단, 3월 20일 컴백 확정https://t.co/hnSw4o4RVp

— BIGHIT MUSIC (@BIGHIT_MUSIC)January 1, 2026

Have other members said anything about the upcoming album?

In an April 2025interviewwith Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, J-Hope spoke about how their solo endeavors will affect the group's next project. "I think that over time, we each refined our unique identities as each of us work on their own music, come out with their solo projects and do their own thing," he said. "The funny thing for me is when our identities, which have taken shape in various ways, come together as BTS. I'm curious to see how it'll look like…. I think it's going to be a massive energy."

In a November 2025Weversepost, RM shared another update about the album. "Above all, the music is really good," he said, per the English translation. "Everyone is working hard, so please look forward to it."

Will BTS be going on tour?

It sure seems like it. According toRolling Stone, the seven members confirmed in July 2025 that they're going to tour. "We're also planning a world tour alongside the new album," they said in a statement. "We'll be visiting fans all around the world, so we hope you're as excited as we are."

What is the title of BTS's new album?

On January 16, BTS revealed the title of their upcoming album:ARIRANG. The announcement came via an official press release and followed weeks ofteaserstied to the project.

"'Arirang'is a traditional Korean folk song renowned both in Korea and around the world," the statement reads. "Transcending time and generations, the song has long been associated with emotions of connection, distance, and reunion."

What have collaborators said about BTS's upcoming album?

In early February 2026, Diplo spoke publicly about working on BTS's upcoming album,ARIRANG, while attending a Fanatics Super Bowl party. He teased exciting things ahead, tellingTMZ, "I just feel so lucky because I've been working for three decades and to link up with a group like that, and have them trust me and do some awesome music…honestly, it's gonna shock the world."

He described the project as "the craziest album ever" later, saying, "For sure, it's gonna be the biggest thing I've ever done."

Diplo also shared insight into BTS's recording process. "They're so hands-on," he said. "They're so creative. I can't believe it." He singled out Jungkook in particular, noting, "Jung Kook—no autotune. Perfect voice."

This story will be updated.

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Venezuelans sent to Salvadoran prison can be returned to U.S. with a court order, DOJ says

Lawyers for the Venezuelan men who were sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador last year argued in court Monday that due process for their clients would mean giving them the immediate right to return to the U.S. for a court hearing, or have remote hearings about their cases.

The men, who were detained by federal immigration authorities, were held for four months in the Terrorism Confinement Center, or CECOT, aSalvadoran megaprisonknown for its harsh conditions. They were sent back to Venezuela in July as part of a prisoner swap between the two nations, andhave said they suffered physical and psychological abuse while imprisoned in CECOT.

In December, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration should not have sent the 137 Venezuelan men to CECOT after invoking the Alien Enemies Act, finding that the men were denied due process.

U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ordered the federal government to either facilitate the return of the men to the United States or otherwise follow due process and provide them with hearings. The men are now living in Venezuela or in nearby countries.

Lee Gelernt, a lawyer with the American Civil Liberties Union who is representing the plaintiffs in this case, argued Monday that his clients who have made it out of Venezuela and to a third country should have the immediate right to either return to the U.S. for a hearing, have a remote hearing, or at the very least be able to file habeas claims on paper.

For those still in Venezuela, a paper filing is probably the best place to start given the turmoil in the South American country, the lawyer said.

Boasberg asked Department of Justice attorney Tiberius Davis why the 137 men shouldn't be treated the same asKilmar Abrego Garciaand returned to the U.S., especially because the Supreme Court previously ordered Abrego returned to the same condition he was in before he was mistakenly deported.

"Obviously, if the court ordered that, we could do that," Davis said. He said trying to coordinate remote hearings, for legal, jurisdictional, and practical reasons, would be the "worst" option.

Davis said the Trump administration would prefer if any of the 137 individuals arrived at a U.S. port of entry or had boarding letters, saying "that is the least problematic" pathway here.

Gelernt and Davis both agreed that these individuals, if they were to present themselves at a port of entry, would not be allowed into the U.S. freely. They would be taken into U.S. custody and their individual immigration proceedings would continue from there, Davis said.

Boasberg said he would rule on how the government is to proceed within the next week or so.

The men were sent to CECOT in March after Trumpinvoked the Alien Enemies Act, a wartime law,declaring the Venezuelan gangTren de Aragua an invading force.Their removal to El Salvador cameeven as Boasberg, in a ruling at the time,blocked the deportations and ordered any flights carrying migrants subject to the presidential invocation to return to the United States.

Trump said heinvoked the Alien Enemies Actto target members of the gang, which the administration deems a foreign terrorist organization and accuses of engaging in "mass illegal migration to the United States to further its objectives of harming United States citizens." By invoking the law, Trump was able to swiftly detain and remove immigrants he claimed were members of the gang at the time.

The men who spoke to NBC News,as well as the families of former detainees and their attorneys,strongly denied any ties to gangs and said they were unfairly targeted because oftattoos that may be popular in Venezuela and are unrelated to Tren de Aragua.

A New York Times investigation, which relied on interviews with prosecutors and law enforcement officials as well as court documents and media reports in multiple countries, found that most of the men sent to CECOT did not have criminal records in the United States or in the region. It found at least 32 of the more than 200 men sent to CECOT, including the 137 under the Alien Enemies Act, faced serious criminal accusations or convictions in the United States or abroad. Very few of them appeared to have any documented evidence connecting them to Tren de Aragua.

Three of the Venezuelan men told NBC Newsafter their release from CECOT and return to Venezuela that they experienced physical and psychological torture, including one man's allegation that he was sexually assaulted at the prison.

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