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Bill Appleby, chief executive officer of Albury Wodonga Health, has resigned from the hospital's board following months of mounting staff unrest, multiple votes of no confidence and growing concerns over patient safety, workplace culture and leadership decisions at the cross-border health service.

Security wait times at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest by passenger volume, continue to vary dramatically on March 22, 2026, as the partial U.S. government shutdown drags into its second month, leaving Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers unpaid and contributing to staffing shortages, absenteeism and unpredictable lines.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC *Today* show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its eighth week with no resolution, as federal investigators recently obtained what may be the last known video footage of her before she vanished from her Tucson-area home.

TONTITOWN, Ark. — Kendra Duggar, wife of former "19 Kids and Counting" star Joseph Duggar, was arrested Friday, March 20, 2026, on misdemeanor charges including four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of second-degree false imprisonment, authorities in Tontitown, Arkansas, announced.

TUCSON, Ariz. — The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC *Today* show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its seventh week on March 21, 2026, with no confirmed breakthroughs, no arrests and growing calls from experts to treat the case as a potential "no-body homicide" amid persistent uncertainty about her fate.

TEHRAN — Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), Iran's primary gateway for international flights located about 30 kilometers south of Tehran, continues to face severe restrictions and effective closure to normal commercial passenger traffic as of March 21, 2026, due to the ongoing military conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.

The New York Times' daily Wordle puzzle for Saturday, March 21, 2026 — puzzle #1736 — delivered a moderately easy challenge with an average solve rate of 3.3 guesses among testers, according to the official Wordle Review.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Nearly seven weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in what authorities describe as a targeted abduction, the investigation remains active but without major public breakthroughs.

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A fight among teenagers escalated into gunfire at Park Place Mall on Wednesday evening, March 18, 2026, injuring two people and prompting a full evacuation and temporary closure of the popular shopping center on Tucson's east side.

The New York Times Wordle puzzle for Friday, March 20, 2026 — Puzzle No. 1735 — challenged players with a five-letter word that evoked relief in a barren landscape, earning praise for its thematic elegance and moderate difficulty.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Nearly seven weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in what authorities call a targeted abduction

BARCELONA, Spain — A 20-year-old University of Alabama junior from Elmhurst, Illinois, has been missing in Barcelona since the early morning hours of March 17, 2026, after a night out visiting friends studying abroad, his family said Wednesday, pleading for public help as Spanish police investigate and suspect foul play.

Search for Nancy GuthTUCSON, Ariz. — The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its seventh week with no confirmed breakthroughs as authorities continue investigating what they describe as an abduction from her Catalina Foothills home.rie

Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, became a national figure after his fatal shooting by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers on January 24, 2026, during an immigration enforcement operation in the city.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing more than six weeks after authorities say she was taken against her will from her home in the Catalina Foothills outside Tucson in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2026.

London — Catherine, the Princess of Wales, marked a significant milestone in her public duties by joining the Irish Guards for their annual St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2026, at Mons Barracks in Aldershot.

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than six weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home in an affluent Tucson suburb, the investigation into her suspected abduction remains active but without a breakthrough arrest.

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has stretched into its seventh week with no resolution, as federal investigators recovered fresh images from security cameras at her Catalina Foothills home, authorities confirmed in recent updates.

FLUSHING, Queens — A ferocious four-alarm fire tore through a mixed-use building in Flushing on Monday afternoon, killing four people — including a young child — and forcing desperate residents to leap from upper floors to escape the flames, fire officials said.

State Farm General Insurance Company has finalized a settlement agreement with the California Department of Insurance and consumer advocacy group Consumer Watchdog

A widespread array of school delays, closures and scattered business interruptions persisted into Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as residual effects from recent winter storms continued to impact parts of the United States.

Costco has issued a voluntary recall for one of its popular ready-to-eat meal kits due to potential contamination with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, the elderly, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has captivated national attention since she vanished from her home in the affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood near Tucson, Arizona, in early February 2026.

More than 2,000 customers in downtown Fall River lost electricity Monday evening as strong winds swept through southeastern Massachusetts, toppling trees and damaging power lines, according to National Grid officials and local reports.

The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its seventh week with authorities intensifying efforts to review surveillance footage and zeroing in on key dates leading up to her abduction from her Catalina Foothills home.

TUCSON, Ariz. — More than six weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home, the Pima County Sheriff leading the investigation says he believes the crime was targeted — but warned the suspect could strike again.

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has stretched into its sixth week with investigators turning to genetic genealogy and forensic DNA analysis amid a theory that her abduction was targeted, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in recent interviews.

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Two people suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds Sunday night after a large fight erupted among groups on the iconic Santa Monica Pier, prompting a swift police response and sending visitors scrambling in the popular tourist destination.

More than six weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home in what authorities describe as a targeted abduction, the high-profile investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI has produced no arrests