Sheriff asking residents to stop calling tip line to give condolences to Nancy Guthrie family

Tucson, Ariz.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is asking residents not to call its communication center to share thoughts and prayers for the family of Nancy Guthrie.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared the community message Thursday evening, as the department is in its fifth day investigating the disappearance of Guthrie, “Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old missing mother.

In the post, Nanos asked community members to use the department’s non-emergency phone line for tips only and not for sharing their heartfelt messages for the Guthrie family.

“Calls expressing condolences have overwhelmed our communications staff and it’s critical that the line remain available for law enforcement purposes,” the sheriff’s message said.

Nanos said the department understands that many want to share their thoughts and prayers with the family and it appreciates the community’s support.

Officials advised those who want to reach out to share messages through social media.

“Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we continue to serve the community,” the department said.

Authorities said they believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson-area home against her will over the weekend, with her blood being found on the porch of the house.

Nanos said Thursday morning he has no proof that the 84-year-old is still alive, but the team is holding out hope she is “still out there.”

‘Full House’ star Dave Coulier announces he is now in remission from tongue cancer

FILE -- Actor Dave Coulier arrives on the red carpet of the world premiere of Disney's "Planes" in 2013. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)

Dave Coulier says he is cancer-free.

The actor and comedian shared the good news about his cancer update on “Good Morning America.”

Coulier, 66, was diagnosed with stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2024 and first went public about his tongue cancer diagnosis last December.

“It’s been a roller coaster ride for sure,” the comedian said. “I’m in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been.”

Coulier’s announcement came on World Cancer Day, and he shared his update in an interview with “GMA” anchor Robin Roberts, a breast cancer survivor.

Beloved for his portrayal of Uncle Joey in the ’90s sitcom “Full House,” Coulier also emphasized the importance of early detection during his Wednesday interview.

“I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer ... but now I feel like I can encourage people to get those prostate exams and mammograms,” he said. “Just talk to your doctors and get ahead of this.”

Coulier thanked his family and close friends for supporting him along his cancer journey.

Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms, reports say

FILE -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic in 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Mitch McConnell has reportedly been hospitalized after experiencing flu-like symptoms.

Multiple outlets report that the Kentucky senator checked himself into an area hospital Monday evening.

Politico reports that McConnell checked himself into the hospital “in an abundance of caution” after experiencing “flu-like symptoms,” according to David Popp, a spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican.

Popp’s statement continued, saying the 83-year-old’s “prognosis is positive and he is grateful for the excellent care he is receiving.”

The senator is said to be in contact with his staff and is looking forward to returning to business in the Senate.

McConnell has had some reported falls in the Capitol over the years, including being absent from the Senate in December 2024 as he recovered from a fall.

The longtime senator has said he does not plan to run for reelection.

McConnell has represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 1985.

Man avoids death penalty in killing of 5-year-old girl, leaving her to be eaten by alligators

A jury recommended Harrel Braddy should be sentenced to life in prison for the 1998 killing of 5-year-old Quantisha Maycock. (Miami-Dade Corrections)

Miami

A Florida man found guilty in the killing of a young girl nearly three decades ago has been given a life sentence.

After more than three hours of deliberations, jurors recommended Harrel Braddy, 76, be sentenced to life in prison for the 1998 killing of 5-year-old Quantisha Maycock, WTVJ reports.

Authorities said Braddy had dropped off the 5-year-old in the Everglades to be eaten alive by alligators after kidnapping her and her mother, Shandelle Maycock.

Prosecutors in the case said Braddy attacked Shandelle Maycock after she rejected his advances and that he left her dead in a deserted area near the Broward-Palm Beach County line, the Miami Herald reports.

Out of fear that Quantisha could identify him, investigators said he then dumped the child in Alligator Alley; her body was found in a canal days later by fishermen.

In 2007, Braddy was found guilty of first-degree murder, kidnapping and other charges.

The jury at that time recommended the death penalty, but that recommendation was later overturned after Florida’s death penalty sentencing law was found to be unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

On Friday, the jury sided with Braddy’s attorneys in his resentencing trial and chose life in prison for his sentence.

Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez formally sentenced Braddy after the verdict was read.

Tim Walz says he won’t seek elected office again after finishing his term as Minnesota governor

FILE -- Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0, MGN)

Minneapolis

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he will not run for elected office again.

Walz touched on his political plans in a recent interview with cable news channel MS Now.

“I will never run for an elected office again,” Walz said. “Never again.”

The 2024 Democratic vice-presidential nominee said he plans to “do the work” while finding other ways to serve the country.

Walz announced earlier this year that he would not run for re-election as governor of Minnesota.

The state has been in the headlines of late for reported fraud involving possible stolen federal funds and the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.

U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar confirmed Thursday that she is running to be Minnesota’s next governor, promising to take on President Donald Trump while unifying the state.

“Minnesotans, we’ve been through a lot,” Klobuchar said in a video announcing her campaign. “And I believe this moment calls for grit, resilience, and faith in each other.”

Republicans have already started campaigning in what could become a key contest in November.