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Southwest US heat wave, wildfire, and monsoon impacts

18 clusters · 53 sources · last updated

Latest: Desert Southwest faces extreme heat warning and storm risks

The desert heat wave that began in late June persisted into August, with Phoenix hitting 117 °F on July 24. In early August, Imperial County, California, was expected to hit 121 °F, breaking a 1969 record. Extreme heat w

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [US]

Disappearance of Angelica Brophy in San Diego

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Tucson desert remains found not linked to Nancy Guthrie case

Authorities in San Diego County announced that human remains discovered near Palomar Mountain State Park are not believed to be connected to the disappearance of Angelica Brophy. Brophy, a 44-year-old emergency room nurs

[QUIET] [CRIME] [US]

Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: investigation scrutiny and appeals

10 clusters · 179 sources · last updated

Latest: Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation reveals ransom note discrepancies

Investigators continue to pursue the February 1, 2026, abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson. Two ransom letters were sent to local media on February 2 and February 6, demanding an initial $4 million in Bitcoi

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Tucson murder of Susan Gehrke

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Arizona grandmother Susan Gehrke fatally attacked by recidivist criminal

On July 24, 2026, 61‑year‑old Susan Gehrke was assaulted outside her Tucson apartment while intervening to protect a friend. The attacker, 27‑year‑old Dahseir Edward Jefferson – a repeat offender released from prison in

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