Breaking: Arizona abduction search
The Pima County sheriff told CBS News he believes Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Tucson home while she slept. Family members last saw Nancy late Saturday; she failed to arrive for church Sunday. Deputies found life‑saving medication and her cellphone inside the home and are reviewing surveillance video. The sheriff said Nancy is “sharp as a tack,” not suffering from dementia, and stressed urgency because she relies on daily medication. More than a thousand leads have been submitted; detectives, including homicide investigators, are on the scene. Savannah Guthrie did not appear on The Today Show and traveled to Tucson to be with family.
Weather: bomb cyclone and Southern freeze
A powerful bomb cyclone has slammed the Carolinas and other parts of the South with snow, ice and plunging temperatures. The storm knocked seaside homes into the ocean along the Carolina coast and dumped up to 11 inches of snow in parts of Charlotte, causing thousands of traffic crashes and stranded motorists. Across the region, utilities continued to restore service — Nashville reported about 90% of customers restored but roughly 26,000 still out — and many families faced another week without power as subfreezing temperatures returned. Emergency messages urged conservation to avoid overwhelming grids. Forecasts show continued arctic intrusions for the Northeast later in the week with more rounds of cold air, though not much additional snow is expected.
Fairfax murder verdict
In Fairfax County, jurors found former IRS special agent Brendan Banfield guilty of aggravated murder in a staged double killing. Prosecutors said Banfield plotted to kill his wife while having an affair with the family’s nanny; the nanny testified against him after a plea deal. Banfield had claimed he shot an intruder who was stabbing his wife; he now faces life in prison. Sentencing is set for May 8.
Epstein records fallout
Survivors and attorneys condemned the Justice Department after the release of millions of pages of Epstein‑related documents, saying redactions were inconsistent and that the identities of at least 31 victim survivors were exposed. Some survivors report harassment after photos and identifying details appeared in the files. Newly released materials include emails and images referencing high‑profile figures; those named have denied wrongdoing. The files also contained messages involving physician Peter Attia, who apologized and denied criminal activity; CBS News said it is reviewing the matter. The DOJ said it is working to remove mistakenly released names.
ICE operations in Minnesota
Tensions rose in Minnesota after a surge of ICE and Border Patrol agents and the release of images showing agents detaining children. In Columbia Heights, school officials canceled classes amid safety concerns and a bomb threat; at least five students in that district have been detained in recent weeks. Protesters rallied at Target headquarters over immigration enforcement. Hennepin County medical examiners ruled the death of Alex Pretti a homicide; local officials continue to monitor the situation.
Kennedy Center renovation and arch proposal
President Trump announced plans for a two‑year renovation of the Kennedy Center and proposed an Independence Arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Trump said the center would be rebuilt using existing steel and some marble and estimated renovation costs near $200 million; Congress previously approved more than $250 million. Staff learned about the closure on social media; many artists have canceled performances, and Democratic lawmakers criticized the lack of consultation. The proposed arch could reach heights reported as tall as 250 feet; funding and approvals remain unclear.
NASA Artemis II fueling test
NASA conducted a “wet dress rehearsal” fueling test for the Artemis II SLS rocket, filling tanks with liquid hydrogen. About an hour into the test, technicians discovered a leak; teams stopped fueling twice while troubleshooting but continued after determining the leak was within acceptable limits for now. NASA is monitoring whether the leak requires repair and warned it could affect the schedule for the crewed lunar flyby mission. Artemis II will carry four astronauts to orbit the moon as a test for a later landing mission.
Grammys highlights and Bad Bunny
At the Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny made history, winning Album of the Year — the first Spanish‑language album to win that prize — and delivered an emotional acceptance speech, including remarks on identity and immigration that earned a standing ovation. Kendrick Lamar won Record of the Year again. Lady Gaga and other performers delivered notable performances, and the ceremony featured a retooled In Memoriam segment and tributes to music legends.
Viral stories and features
– Clemson women’s basketball teammates surprised junior 3‑point shooter Rusne “Ruse” Augustinaite by bringing her mother from Lithuania to see her play; Ruse scored a season‑high 21 and shared an emotional postgame hug with her mother. Teammates funded the trip.
– London saw a smash‑and‑grab jewelry store raid on cobblestone streets used in the filming of “Ted Lasso.” Thieves used a sledgehammer and fled with goods; arrests have not been reported.
Other national coverage
– Minnesota: schools and communities respond to immigration enforcement actions as families say detentions are having wide local impacts.
– Local and national courts and lawmakers continue to weigh the fallout from document releases and high‑profile legal matters.
From CBS News headquarters: Tony Dokoupil and the CBS Evening News team.