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Michigan has joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on water systems but an official said all were operating “safely.” Earlier this week, authorities said cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota. The source of the attacks is being investigated, but they came amid warnings that Iranian hackers have been focused on such systems. Minnesota IT Services said Thursday that the investigation into the attacks that happened on Sunday and Monday was continuing, and that state officials had not identified who was behind them. There were no reports that residents had been impacted by the attacks. Read moreFBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family was “desperate” and “begging for help" in the disappearance of her mother. The emotional plea Saturday on her Instagram account came a day after authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. A second note that was also released Friday said Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped and “is buried in nature now.” Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive. Read more'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie begs for 'someone to come forward' in her mother's disappearance

Authorities have released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in hopes that someone will recognize the writing style. A second note that was also released Friday said Guthrie died shortly after she was kidnapped and “is buried in nature now.” Both notes initially were sent to a Tucson television station days after the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing from her home outside Tucson on Feb. 1. Authorities have not said whether Nancy Guthrie is still alive. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said “we believe these distinctive linguistic characteristics may be recognizable to someone who knows or has interacted with the notes’ writer.” Read moreAuthorities release early ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case, hoping someone recognizes it

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UEFA says it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and that “no option should be off the table” as it will pursue a full review of his now abandoned plan to sell stakes of the World Cup to private equity investors. Infantino was forced to scrap the plan early Saturday after … Read moreUEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed World Cup equity plan

The Southeastern Conference argues its superior depth makes up for the Big Ten winning the last three titles in the debate over which college football conference is strongest. The Big Ten says its reputation as a top-heavy conference is unfair. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti considers tho… Read moreBig Ten believes its reputation as a top-heavy league is unfair as it claims conference supremacy

The inaugural season of the Women’s Pro Baseball League begins this weekend. Denae Benites and the New York Heights face Mo’ne Davis and the Los Angeles Queens on Saturday. The other two teams in the league — the Boston Hunters and San Francisco Firebells — play on Sunday. The 15 regular-sea… Read moreWPBL looking for longevity as players take the field amid rising popularity for women's sports

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened more strikes on Iran as the U.S. pushes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, speaking Friday, said the U.S. will hit Iran “very hard” until they can’t take it anymore. On Saturday, Kuwait responded to new drone attacks from Iran, and a tanker was … Read moreTrump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warnings

“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family was “desperate” and “begging for help" in the disappearance of her mother. The emotional plea Saturday on her Instagram account came a day after authorities released an early ransom note in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy G… Read more'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie begs for 'someone to come forward' in her mother's disappearance

The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June as rising imports weighed on growth. Meanwhile, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose for the fourth consecutive week to its highest level in a year, another setback for prospective homebuyers hoping for a brea… Read moreAmerica In Focus: US economy expands at sluggish pace, mortgage rate hit the highest level in a year