Rey Covarrubias Jr.
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Lifelong Arizonan covering breaking news & business at @azcentral.com / The Arizona Republic / Tips and questions welcome: [email protected]
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Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years www.usatoday.com/story/entert... via @usatoday.com
Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years
After a two-decade stint at CBS News "60 Minutes" that earned him Emmys, Anderson Cooper is leaving the news program and focusing on his family.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Anderson Cooper leaving '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years www.usatoday.com/story/entert... via @usatoday.com
2 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at high school hockey game in Rhode Island www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com
2 killed, 3 wounded in shooting at high school hockey game in Rhode Island
Law enforcement responded to a shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, during a youth hockey game. The governor said he's monitoring the situation.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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Savannah Guthrie tells potential kidnapper, ‘It’s never too late’ www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @helenrummel.bsky.social
Savannah Guthrie tells potential kidnapper, ‘It’s never too late’
Savannah Guthrie marks two weeks since her Arizona mom vanished as the FBI says a glove found near the Catalina Foothills home may match the suspect.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Savannah Guthrie tells potential kidnapper, ‘It’s never too late’ www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @helenrummel.bsky.social
FBI awaits DNA markers as Savannah Guthrie posts another moving plea www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... With @helenrummel.bsky.social for @azcentral.com
FBI awaits DNA markers as Savannah Guthrie posts another moving plea
Investigators awaited final confirmation of DNA results from a black glove found near Nancy Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home and other DNA evidence.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
FBI awaits DNA markers as Savannah Guthrie posts another moving plea www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... With @helenrummel.bsky.social for @azcentral.com
Anthropic’s artificial-intelligence tool Claude was used in the U.S. military’s operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro www.wsj.com/politics/nat... via @wsj.com
Exclusive | Pentagon Used Anthropic’s Claude in Maduro Venezuela Raid
The use of the model through a contract with Palantir highlights the growing role of AI in the Pentagon.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Anthropic’s artificial-intelligence tool Claude was used in the U.S. military’s operation to capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro www.wsj.com/politics/nat... via @wsj.com
Karrin Taylor Robson drops campaign for Arizona governor www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... @azcentral.com
Karrin Taylor Robson drops campaign for Arizona governor
Taylor Robson's path to the Republican nomination became murky after Trump ally Andy Biggs entered the race, and won a competing endorsement.
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February 12, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Karrin Taylor Robson drops campaign for Arizona governor www.azcentral.com/story/news/p... @azcentral.com
Trump admin to end controversial immigration operation in Minnesota www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com
Trump admin to end controversial immigration operation in Minnesota
The announcement comes amid the continued fallout from the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents in Minneapolis.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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10 dead in shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia apnews.com/article/cana...
10 dead in shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia
Canadian police say eight people including the suspect are dead after a shooting at a school in British Columbia, with two more people found dead at a home believed to be connected to the incident.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:59 AM
10 dead in shootings at school and home in northeastern British Columbia apnews.com/article/cana...
BREAKING: Person detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie disappearance, reports say www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social and @azcentral.com
Person detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie disappearance, reports say
Following the biggest break in the case so far, law enforcement detained a person of interest, ABC News and FOX News digital reported.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:42 AM
BREAKING: Person detained in connection with Nancy Guthrie disappearance, reports say www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social and @azcentral.com
40 years before Guthrie case, 'Prime-Time Rapist' caused fear in area www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
40 years before Guthrie case, 'Prime-Time Rapist' caused fear in area
Decades before Nancy Guthrie's abduction, a serial predator stalked the area's neighborhoods, entering homes during evening television viewing hours.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:57 PM
40 years before Guthrie case, 'Prime-Time Rapist' caused fear in area www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
Ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters day 10 www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social
Ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters day 10
Investigators remained without a suspect or person of interest as the search for the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie entered its 10th day.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Ransom deadline passes as search for Nancy Guthrie enters day 10 www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social
Winter Olympics today: Live updates, schedule, where to watch www.usatoday.com/story/sports... via @usatoday.com
Winter Olympics today: Live updates, schedule, where to watch
The 2026 Winter Olympics on Monday feature medal events for speed skating, women's big air, men's Alpine team combined and ski jumping.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Investigators open manhole cover as search for Nancy Guthrie continues www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
Investigators open manhole cover as search for Nancy Guthrie continues
Deputies searched a septic tank outside Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home as security at the property increased.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Investigators open manhole cover as search for Nancy Guthrie continues www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
Police target drunken drivers around WM Phoenix Open www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... via @azcentral.com
Police target drunken drivers around WM Phoenix Open
Scottsdale police maintained traffic and public safety during the WM Phoenix Open, with enforcement targeting impaired driving throughout the weekend.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Arizona figure skater Camden Pulkinen reflects on missing Olympics www.azcentral.com/story/sports... @azcentral.com
Arizona figure skater Camden Pulkinen reflects on missing Olympics
Gilbert native Camden Pulkinen placed third at the 2024 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Arizona figure skater Camden Pulkinen reflects on missing Olympics www.azcentral.com/story/sports... @azcentral.com
Nancy Guthrie's church prays for her return, preaches forgiveness www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
Nancy Guthrie's church prays for her return, preaches forgiveness
Guthrie was on the minds of many at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Tucson on Feb. 8.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Nancy Guthrie's church prays for her return, preaches forgiveness www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
'We will pay.' Guthrie family speaks as reported ransom deadline nears www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
'We will pay.' Guthrie family speaks as reported ransom deadline nears
Churchgoers were expected to attend Sunday service on Feb. 8 as the search for Nancy Guthrie broke the one-week mark since her disappearance.
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February 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
'We will pay.' Guthrie family speaks as reported ransom deadline nears www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... @azcentral.com
'We will pay.' Guthrie family seeks resolution as search enters 8th day www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social and @helenrummel.bsky.social
'We will pay.' Guthrie family seeks resolution as search enters 8th day
Churchgoers were expected to attend Sunday service on Feb. 8 as the search for Nancy Guthrie broke the one-week mark since her disappearance.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
'We will pay.' Guthrie family seeks resolution as search enters 8th day www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social and @helenrummel.bsky.social
Phoenix police chief 'deeply sorry' officer shot dad in intruder call www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @jrgzz.bsky.social and @azcentral.com
Phoenix police chief 'deeply sorry' officer shot dad in intruder call
The home-invasion suspect faces murder charges after Maricopa County prosecutors alleged he was responsible for the officer's fatal shooting.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Phoenix police chief 'deeply sorry' officer shot dad in intruder call www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @jrgzz.bsky.social and @azcentral.com
Decades later, Arizona dam remains steeped in controversy www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... via @azcentral.com
Decades later, Arizona dam remains steeped in controversy
Finished in 1963, Glen Canyon Dam in Arizona remains at the center of an environmental and cultural controversy.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Weight loss drugs are influencing grocery shopping habits across Arizona, from protein purchases to food prices.
Read more on @azcentral.com about how these changes are already affecting Arizona consumers and retailers.
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Read more on @azcentral.com about how these changes are already affecting Arizona consumers and retailers.
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Weight loss drugs change how Arizonans shop for food
Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are changing how Arizona shoppers buy food. Now they pay a 'GLP-1 premium' for certain foods.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Weight loss drugs are influencing grocery shopping habits across Arizona, from protein purchases to food prices.
Read more on @azcentral.com about how these changes are already affecting Arizona consumers and retailers.
www.azcentral.com/story/money/...
Read more on @azcentral.com about how these changes are already affecting Arizona consumers and retailers.
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Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in Olympic downhill, airlifted off slopes www.usatoday.com/story/sports... via @usatoday.com
Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in Olympic downhill, airlifted off slopes
Lindsey Vonn's hopes of winning another Olympic medal were dashed when the American star crashed hard early in her downhill run.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Lindsey Vonn crashes hard in Olympic downhill, airlifted off slopes www.usatoday.com/story/sports... via @usatoday.com
NOW: Savannah Guthrie addresses ransom in new video about mother's abduction www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social
Savannah Guthrie addresses ransom in new video about mother's abduction
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posted a third video to social media where they said they were willing to pay for their mother's safe return.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:02 AM
NOW: Savannah Guthrie addresses ransom in new video about mother's abduction www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... By @perryvandell.bsky.social
A single-engine plane that crashed near Prescott Valley, killing its pilot, was flying from Southern California to Prescott, officials said. The pilot has been identified as Cameron “Cam” English, 64. The NTSB is investigating. @azcentral.com
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Pilot dies in Prescott Valley crash on deadly day for AZ aviation
The crash came hours before a DPS helicopter went down in Flagstaff, marking Feb. 4 as one of Arizona’s deadliest aviation days in months.
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February 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM
A single-engine plane that crashed near Prescott Valley, killing its pilot, was flying from Southern California to Prescott, officials said. The pilot has been identified as Cameron “Cam” English, 64. The NTSB is investigating. @azcentral.com
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2nd ransom deadline looms, search intensifies in a race against time www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... via @azcentral.com
2nd ransom deadline looms, search intensifies in a race against time
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted, and her fragile health makes the search urgent as a second ransom deadline looms.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:52 PM
2nd ransom deadline looms, search intensifies in a race against time www.azcentral.com/story/news/l... via @azcentral.com