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Can apes play pretend? Scientists use imaginary juice to find out

Can apes play pretend? Scientists use imaginary juice to find out

  • ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN Associated Press

Kanzi, a bonobo, was raised in a lab and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols.

The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

  • GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press

The community rallied around the restaurant's Turkish owners since federal officers detained the couple after their visas expired.

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

  • WILL WEISSERT Associated Press

Trump says Washington wanted an arch for 200 years. Historians say that’s not true.

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

  • CHRISTOPHER RUGABER Associated Press

The figures support the notion of a “K-shaped” economy, in which upper-income Americans are fueling a disproportionate share of the consumption that is the primary driver of the economy.

Answering some oddball questions

Answering some oddball questions

  • TOM MARGENAU

As I've pointed out before, I usually find myself answering the same questions over and over again. But I've saved up a couple of oddball questions — and here they are. But first, I want to make it clear I am not calling the people who emailed me the questions "oddballs." However, I am sayin…

Funny or offensive? Trump administration's immigration raid names praised and slammed

Funny or offensive? Trump administration's immigration raid names praised and slammed

  • MATT BROWN and TERRY TANG Associated Press

Operation Dirtbag in Florida. Operation Swamp Sweep in Louisiana. Operation Catch of the Day in Maine. DHS's approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations has elicited polarizing opinions.

'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in video plea to her mother's potential kidnappers

'We will pay,' Savannah Guthrie says in video plea to her mother's potential kidnappers

  • CHRISTOPHER WEBER and TY ONEIL Associated Press

The frantic search for the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie entered a seventh day.

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

Collar cams offer a bear's eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska's desolate North Slope

    Researchers at Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game are using collar cams to study a remote population of grizzly bears on Alaska's North Slope.

    Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows

    Americans are exceptionally anxious about their political system, new Gallup polling shows

      The United States also stands out for the anxiety its younger residents have over economic issues.

      Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

      Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests

        The study is called the first to assess the effects of pandemic-related disruptions on the short-term survival of cancer patients.

        MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules

        MAHA has reshaped health policy. Now it's working on environmental rules

          The "Make America Healthy Again" movement sees a glimmer of hope in the EPA's promise to release a "MAHA agenda" in the coming months.

          Super Bowl LX: Get ready for the game, music and commercials | Hot off the Wire podcast

          Super Bowl LX: Get ready for the game, music and commercials | Hot off the Wire podcast

            🎧 Get a recap of recent financial, health and general interest stories through this special edition of our Hot off the Wire daily news podcast.

            Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage payments, but fees raise concerns

            Renters use 'rent now, pay later' services to manage payments, but fees raise concerns

              Consumer advocates warn the products typically function like short-term loans, add fees and carry triple-digit effective interest rates.

              Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

              Trump's $45 billion expansion of immigrant detention sites faces pushback from communities

                The Trump administration is scouting locations across the U.S. for new immigration detention sites, sparking protests and legal challenges. 

                Local News

                Photos: Arizona comes back big to drop Oklahoma, NCAA softball

                Photos: Arizona comes back big to drop Oklahoma, NCAA softball

                The Wildcats trailed for five before notching six in the sixth inning to finally get ahead of the Sooners for an 11-6 win, February 6, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and Tucson community leader

                Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and Tucson community leader

                Learn about Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, and her life in Tucson. From her family, career at the University of Arizona, and faith, to her role as a beloved community figure, discover her story.

                Photos: No. 1 Arizona takes 84-47 win over Oklahoma State at McKale Center

                Photos: No. 1 Arizona takes 84-47 win over Oklahoma State at McKale Center

                No. 1 Arizona (23-0, 10-0) takes a 84-47 point win over Oklahoma State (16-7, 4-6) in a men's basketball match at McKale Center on Saturday afternoon. 

                Photos: Arizona softball takes 8-0 run-rule win over Southern Utah in game one, Candrea Classic

                Photos: Arizona softball takes 8-0 run-rule win over Southern Utah in game one, Candrea Classic

                Arizona softball takes a 8-0 run-rule win over Southern Utah in game one of the Candrea Classic on Thursday afternoon. 

                State & Regional

                Initiative would put put restraints on Arizona school vouchers

                Initiative would put put restraints on Arizona school vouchers

                Parents in Arizona have used school vouchers to purchase diamond rings,  appliances, lingerie and trips to theme parks, news reports have shown.

                Bad runoff forecast boosts chances of court fight over Colorado River

                Bad runoff forecast boosts chances of court fight over Colorado River

                The Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack is at the lowest levels in at least three decades, raising the prospect of near-record-low runoff this spring into Lake Powell. That's likely to ratchet up conflicts in the seven-state negotiations over the Colorado Rover's future, a longtime water expert says.

                Judge strikes down several Arizona abortion restrictions

                Judge strikes down several Arizona abortion restrictions

                A series of state laws restricting abortion run afoul of a constitutional amendment approved in 2024 by voters, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said in a ruling released Friday.

                Trooper, pilot killed in Arizona copter crash mourned

                Trooper, pilot killed in Arizona copter crash mourned

                Arizona law enforcement officers are mourning a veteran U.S. Marine pilot and a trooper paramedic killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday night while responding to a shootout with a domestic violence suspect in Flagstaff.

                Nation & World

                Can apes play pretend? Scientists use imaginary juice to find out

                Can apes play pretend? Scientists use imaginary juice to find out

                Kanzi, a bonobo, was raised in a lab and became a whiz at communicating with humans using graphic symbols.

                The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

                The detention of New Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

                The community rallied around the restaurant's Turkish owners since federal officers detained the couple after their visas expired.

                Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

                Trump says Washington has waited 200 years for the arch he wants to build. Not quite

                Trump says Washington wanted an arch for 200 years. Historians say that’s not true.

                The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

                The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

                The figures support the notion of a “K-shaped” economy, in which upper-income Americans are fueling a disproportionate share of the consumption that is the primary driver of the economy.

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                Sheriff acknowledges he 'could have held off' releasing Nancy Guthrie's home to family

                Sheriff acknowledges he 'could have held off' releasing Nancy Guthrie's home to family

                Savannah Guthrie: 'We will pay' for mom's return

                Savannah Guthrie: 'We will pay' for mom's return

                Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and Tucson community leader

                Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of Savannah Guthrie’s mother and Tucson community leader

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Solutions

                Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Loss: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Solutions

                Contributor content. Here are some mechanisms linking vitamin D to hair, as well as warning signs to look out for, that can help find practical solutions to restore healthy hair.

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                Beyond the Border: Why Arizona Men Are Skipping Mexico and Flying to Turkey for Hair Restoration

                Beyond the Border: Why Arizona Men Are Skipping Mexico and Flying to Turkey for Hair Restoration

                Contributor content. Find out why Arizona men skip Mexico and choose a hair transplant in Turkey, where Sapphire FUE and expert surgeons deliver exceptional outcomes.

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                Developments in Esports Sponsorship and the Role of Crypto Coin Prices

                Developments in Esports Sponsorship and the Role of Crypto Coin Prices

                Contributor content. Learn how Esports are shaking up the industry with crypto sponsorships. 

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                When Caring Costs Too Much: How Nurse Burnout Is Putting Patient Safety at Risk

                When Caring Costs Too Much: How Nurse Burnout Is Putting Patient Safety at Risk

                Provided content. A new study by Joyce University highlights a clear connection between nurse burnout, fatigue, and increased risk of medical errors.

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                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Staking Crypto Coins: Smart Move or Just More Risk?

                Staking Crypto Coins: Smart Move or Just More Risk?

                Affiliate. Learn how crypto staking works, rewards vs risks, and how to stake tokens in minutes.

                Crime

                Sheriff to keep security presence at Nancy Guthrie's home at family's request

                Sheriff to keep security presence at Nancy Guthrie's home at family's request

                The Pima County Sheriff's Department said Sunday it will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthries's house for security purposes, at the request of the family. 

                Sheriff acknowledges he 'could have held off' releasing Nancy Guthrie's home to family

                Sheriff acknowledges he 'could have held off' releasing Nancy Guthrie's home to family

                Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he may have released Nancy Guthrie’s home too early, though investigators believed the crime scene was fully processed.

                Savannah Guthrie: 'We will pay' for mom's return

                Savannah Guthrie: 'We will pay' for mom's return

                Savannah Guthrie says in a new video Saturday that the family has received a message from the kidnapper or kidnappers and will pay ransom for the return of her mother Nancy, 84.  

                Guthrie case in Tucson sprouts armchair detectives

                Guthrie case in Tucson sprouts armchair detectives

                Moments after the news broke about the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, the floodgates opened on social media.

                Politics

                Judge strikes down several Arizona abortion restrictions

                Judge strikes down several Arizona abortion restrictions

                A series of state laws restricting abortion run afoul of a constitutional amendment approved in 2024 by voters, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Greg Como said in a ruling released Friday.

                Photos: Kristi Noem makes stop at Arizona/Mexico border in Nogales

                Photos: Kristi Noem makes stop at Arizona/Mexico border in Nogales

                U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem rallied hundreds of federal personnel at the Arizona/Mexico border near Nogales for a press conference on Wednesday morning.

                Arizona lawmakers push to make kids at 'drag shows' a crime

                Arizona lawmakers push to make kids at 'drag shows' a crime

                Members of the House Judiciary Committee passed a measure that would outlaw "drag shows'' in front of children. It would make felons of those who not only perform, but parents who let their kids attend.

                New challenge to Arizona abortion restrictions

                New challenge to Arizona abortion restrictions

                The lawsuit filed in Maricopa County Superior Court contends the voter-approved Arizona Abortion Access Act bars the state from keeping certain "advanced practice clinicians'' from providing abortion services, creating a barrier to women getting the procedure.

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