TUCSON, Ariz. – NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made an emotional public plea on Instagram for their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, urging anyone who may have abducted the 84-year-old to make contact as Arizona investigators say evidence suggests a crime and reports of a possible ransom demand have surfaced.

Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.

“Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light,” Savannah Guthrie said. “She’s funny, spunky. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. She loves fun and adventure. She is a devoted friend. She is full of kindness and knowledge. Talk to her and you’ll see.”

“Our mom is our heart and our home. Her health, her heart is fragile,” she continued. “She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs not to suffer. We, too, have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family, we are doing everything that we can.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE’S MOTHER NANCY POSSIBLY ABDUCTED FROM HER HOME, AUTHORITIES SAY

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings Annie and Cameron made an emotional plea on Instagram asking anyone with information about their mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to come forward.  (Credit: Instagram/@SavannahGuthrie/Today)

“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,” she added. “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.”

Annie Guthrie then spoke through tears, appealing directly to her mother and laying bare the family’s desperation as the search continues, saying, “We are always going to be merely human, just normal human people who need our mom. Momma. Momma, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you.”

Savannah Guthrie later addressed her mother directly, offering words of faith and reassurance as the family waits for answers.

“Mommy? If you are hearing this, you are a strong woman,” she said. “You are God’s precious daughter, Nancy. We believe and know that even in this valley, He is with you. Everyone is looking for you, Mommy, everywhere. We will not rest, your children will not rest until we are together again. We speak to you every moment, and we pray without ceasing, and we rejoice in advance for the day that we hold you in our arms again. We love you.”

President Donald Trump also offered a major helping hand in the search for Nancy Guthrie on Wednesday night.

“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY,” he wrote on Truth Social. “We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!”

Earlier in the day, investigators returned to the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother in Arizona as they continue to aggressively seek tips.

Deputies with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department were seen back at Nancy Guthrie’s home on Wednesday afternoon, putting up yellow crime scene tape. K-9s were also brought to the home, but it’s unclear why law enforcement returned to the home four days after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a tweet it was “conducting follow-up’ at the home, offering no details.

Several people who appeared to be law enforcement also showed up at Savannah Guthrie’s sister Annie Guthrie’s home on Wednesday. The home is just a few miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home. It’s unclear why they were there, but they brought some equipment inside.

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Investigators arrive to the home of Annie Guthrie in Tuscon, Arizona, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since last being seen on Saturday night. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson residence at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. While officials didn’t immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday that “we do, in fact, have a crime.” A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital that there were “blood drops” leading from the entryway outside down the house’s pathway towards the driveway. 

Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn’t attend her Sunday church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer. Officials said family members went to Nancy Guthrie’s home at around 11 a.m. and spent some time looking for her. Her family called 911 at around noon. Nancy Guthrie had dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, on Saturday evening, Nanos told The New York Times. He added that Cioni dropped Nancy Guthrie off at her home afterward and made sure she made it inside.

An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie provided by NBC in repsonse to the disappearance of the 84 year-old mother of the Today Show host. (Courtesy of NBC)

A Pima County Sheriff’s Office official told Fox News Digital on Monday that officials believe Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted.

“Sheriff [Chris] Nanos has stated that he believes that a crime has been committed,” a spokesperson for Pima County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will and that includes possible kidnapping or abduction.”

During the Tuesday news conference, Nanos didn’t have an answer when asked if he knew where Nancy Guthrie was, saying he doesn’t know.

The sheriff declined to answer several questions, including one from a reporter who asked if there was a ransom demanded.

An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie provided by NBC in repsonse to the disappearance of the 84 year-old mother of Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie. (Courtesy of NBC)

“We are following all leads we have. That’s all I can tell you,” he said. “We’ve got hundreds of leads. And it’s from you that produced those leads by telling people we need help.”

When asked if the apparent abduction was targeted or random, Nanos repeated a similar answer.

“We’re going to assume both sides of that. We’ll look at both sides,” he said.

Following Tuesday’s news conference, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department revealed it is “aware” of reports of a possible ransom note after TMZ reportedly received written correspondence demanding a “substantial amount” of money in exchange for Guthrie’s return. 

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE’S MOTHER NANCY POSSIBLY ABDUCTED FROM HER HOME, AUTHORITIES SAY

An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie provided by NBC in repsonse to the disappearance of the 84 year-old mother of the Today Show host. (Courtesy of NBC)

Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie pictured on “Today” on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)

The White House also commented on her disappearance, writing: “The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing, and authorities are requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911.”

“Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home,” the White House posted.

Savannah Guthrie spoke out on Instagram in a post on Monday, writing “We need you.”

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Aerial drone shots of missing person Nancy Guthrie’s home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Guthrie, mother of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie, is suspected of being abducted from her home earlier this week. (Fox Flight Team)

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone with information on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie to call them or reach out via the QR code in this missing person flyer. (Pima County Sheriff’s Office)

“We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him,” she wrote. “Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”

Russia has taken a clear stand on the recent trade agreement between India and America. Russian officials have said that they do not see any major reason why India has made any major change in its policy of purchasing oil from Russia. US President Donald Trump’s claim that India has stopped purchasing oil from Russia is wrong.

Russia said that Trump is putting pressure on independent India

On February 4, 2026, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Trump is trying to pressure independent countries like India to do business. He stressed that Moscow sees no reason why its ‘Indian friends’ would make any sudden changes in energy ties. Zakharova said that Russia is confident that India’s purchase of Russian hydrocarbons (oil and gas) is beneficial for both countries and it maintains stability in the international energy market. Russia is ready to continue close cooperation with India in this field.

India did not give any statement of not buying oil

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that India is completely free to buy oil from any country. He told that Russia knows that India buys these products from other countries also, so there is nothing new in this. Peskov clarified that Russia has not received any official statement or message from India about stopping the purchase of Russian oil.

These comments come in response to Trump’s claim, in which he posted on Truth Social on February 2, 2026, that under the India-US trade agreement, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has agreed to stop purchasing oil from Russia. Trump had said that India will now buy more oil from Venezuela, which will help in ending the Russia-Ukraine war soon. Trump had claimed that the agreement has reduced the tariff on Indian imports from 50 percent to 18 percent, in which the additional 25 percent penalty tariff imposed on Russian oil was also removed.

A White House official also confirmed that additional tariffs on Russian oil purchases have been removed and India has agreed to stop such purchases. But till now there has been no official response from India on Trump’s oil related claim. In his social media post, Prime Minister Modi had only talked about reducing the tariff and had said that now 18 percent tariff will be imposed on Made in India products, which will increase cooperation between the two countries.

Trump had imposed penalty tariff on buying oil from Russia

Last year, Trump had doubled the tariff on India’s Russian oil imports to 50 percent, which increased the tension between the two countries. In recent months, India has already reduced Russian oil imports, but there has been no confirmation of a complete stop. Russia says that India’s energy policy is its own and no external pressure can change it.

iran A big and important decision has been taken for women. Now women will be able to legally obtain a license to drive a motorcycle. According to AFP reports, after this decision the legal confusion that has been going on for years has come to an end. This was announced on Wednesday (4 February 2026). Earlier in the law, there was no clear ban on women driving motorcycles or scooters, but still the administration did not give them licenses.

Because of this, women had to face many problems. Even if a woman was injured in a road accident, many times she was considered guilty because she did not have a license. Now the new decision of the government is expected to solve this problem.

Vice President Mohammad Raza Arif signed

First Vice President of Iran Mohammad Raza Arif Signed a proposal in this regard on Tuesday. This proposal had received approval from Iran’s cabinet in late January. According to the government news agency, its purpose is to make traffic rules clear and uniform. Under the new rules, traffic police have been instructed to give training to women to ride motorcycles. After this the examination will be taken under the supervision of police. Women who pass the exam will be given regular motorcycle driving license.

protests in iran

This decision has been taken at a time when large-scale protests have taken place in Iran in recent months. Initially these demonstrations started regarding inflation and economic problems, but later took the form of a movement against the government. According to the government, more than 3,000 people have died in these incidents.

Work towards women’s rights in Iran

This step of giving motorcycle licenses to women is being considered an important change in the direction of women’s rights in Iran. This will not only give freedom to women, but it is also expected to reduce the discrimination faced by them on the streets. Many people are considering this as a positive step towards equal rights for women.

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson has been charged after authorities say he fatally shot his 13-year-old son.

Fox News Digital confirmed Gregory Zecca, 39, was arrested Feb. 3 and now faces charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and use of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

According to an incident report obtained by Fox News Digital, Collier County deputies found 13-year-old Anthony Zecca dead at a Naples, Florida, apartment July 19, 2025. 

Deputies responded to a 911 call initially described as an “accidental” shooting, with dispatch notes stating a caller screaming, “Dad shot son.”

GRANDSON OF DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER’S WIFE DIES IN FLORIDA SHOOTING ACCIDENT

Dog the Bounty Hunter’s stepson was arrested Feb. 3 (Bryan Steffy/WireImage, Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

When authorities arrived, they found Gregory performing CPR on his bleeding son.

Deputies recovered a Sig Sauer P365 9 mm handgun from the kitchen island. A deputy noted Gregory had an empty holster on his waistband, and another witness confirmed the gun belonged to him.

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Gregory Zecca was charged in the fatal shooting of his 13-year-old son. (Collier County Sheriff’s Office)

Collier County deputies arrested Zecca at the same Naples apartment where the July 2025 shooting occurred.

“This was a heartbreaking and preventable tragedy,” Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk said in a statement, according to E! News. “Our detectives conducted an exhaustive and thorough investigation, examining every element of what happened through witness statements, forensic testing, subpoenas, search warrants and more.

“I commend their hard work and professionalism in uncovering the facts in an incredibly difficult case.”

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Gregory Zecca is the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife. (Bennett Raglin/Getty Images)

Gregory is the son of Dog the Bounty Hunter’s wife, Francie Frane. The two married in 2021. Frane shares two sons with her late husband, Bob Frane.

Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Dog the Bounty Hunter about Gregory’s arrest.

After the news of Anthony’s death broke, a rep for Dog and his wife told TMZ, “We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony.”

Dog the Bounty Hunter married Francie Frane in 2021. (Matt Leach/Fox News)

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Issued by the World Intellectual Foundation (WIF) Responsible Nations Index 2026 Offers a new perspective of looking at countries. This list measures the strength of a country not by its economy, military or political influence, but by how responsible it is towards its people, environment and the world.

Today, when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and climate crisis, this report highlights countries that prioritize justice, compassion and long-term thinking.

What is the Responsible Nations Index?

The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a global ranking in which 154 countries have been evaluated. It assesses countries on four main grounds, which are as follows:

Ethical and transparent governance.

Social welfare and well-being of citizens.

Protection of environment.

Global responsibility and international behavior.

This index moves away from traditional parameters like GDP or military strength and looks at how honestly and responsibly countries use their power.

10 most responsible countries of 2026

1. Singapore (Score: 0.6194)

2. Switzerland (0.5869)

3. Denmark (0.5837)

4. Cyprus (0.5774)

5. Sweden (0.5740)

6. Czechia (0.5704)

7. Belgium (0.5690)

8. Austria (0.5665)

9. Ireland (0.5634)

10. Georgia (0.5581)

What is India’s ranking?

India It has been ranked 16th among 154 countries and its score is 0.5515. India has left behind big countries like America (66th) and China (68th) in this list. This ranking of India reflects progress in health, social equity, environmental efforts and people-centric governance. In this list, Pakistan is at 90th position out of 154 countries. Russia is at 96th place in this list.

What message does this index give?

The Responsible Nations Index makes it clear that the real progress of a country should be measured not by strength, but by responsibility. Those countries which are honest towards their citizens, nature and the world become better examples for the future.

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The Washington Post has conducted massive layoffs, in which nearly one-third of the company’s employees have been fired. This layoff was announced on February 4, 2026 and international reporting, sports department, local news and many other sections have been badly affected. The most shocking thing is that their correspondent Lizzie Johnson, who was reporting from the war zone in Ukraine, was also fired from her job during this period.

The job I was proud of was lost

Lizzie Johnson, who was posted in Kiev, wrote on social media, ‘I have just been fired by the Washington Post in the middle of a war zone. I have no words. I am extremely sad. She had previously posted about how difficult it was to work without electricity, heating and water, but she was proud to continue reporting there. Now his layoff has created a huge outcry in the world of journalism, because it shows that the company is reducing international coverage even in a crisis like war.

Bureaus of many countries including New Delhi closed

Executive editor Matt Murray told staff in a memo that the layoffs are to secure the company’s future. The company will now focus on areas like politics, national security, science, technology and business. International bureaus have been most affected. Many bureaus were closed or significantly downsized, such as:

• Asia editor’s post ends.
• Bureau chiefs of New Delhi, Sydney and Cairo laid off.
• The entire Middle East reporting team was fired.
• Reporters from China, Iran and Turkey were expelled.
• There is also confusion over Ukraine Bureau.

In addition, the sports department has been almost completely shuttered, the books section has been eliminated, the daily ‘Post Reports’ podcast has been canceled and deep cuts have been made to the Washington Metro desk. Reporter Caroline O’Donovan, who covered Amazon’s beat, was also fired, while company owner Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon.

Jeff Bezos bought Washington Post in 2013

The Washington Post suffered a loss of about $100 million in 2024. Former executive editor Marty Baron said that this decision was taken at the top level. The cancellation of the plan to give endorsement to Kamala Harris before the 2024 elections led to a huge decline in subscriptions. Some employees believe that this is not only an economic but also an ideological decision. The Washington Post Guild said its staff has dropped by about 400 people over the past three years. The guild appealed to Bezos that if he did not want to invest in the company, a new owner should be found.

Washington Post weak without international coverage

Marty Baron has described it as ‘one of the darkest days in the history of the world’s greatest news organization’. Former correspondent Ashley Parker said Washington coverage would be weakened without an international bureau. Ukraine bureau chief Siobhan O’Grady wrote that he risks his life to report on the war and that readers want such news.

This layoff is a sign of the American media’s retreat from international journalism. The world is becoming more global, but American media is focusing more on domestic issues. Many people are considering this as a big blow to journalism, because ground reporting from war zones will be reduced.