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Tucson, Arizona: Savannah Guthrie’s family renewed pleas this week for the return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on Jan. 31; on March 21 the family asked neighbors and southern Arizona residents to review memories, footage and records for possible clues.

The family’s March 21 statement requests review of camera footage, text messages and journal notes around Jan. 31–Feb. 1 and the evening of Jan. 11; investigators have cited surveillance video and alleged ransom notes, and the family urged community members to report any potentially significant information.

Atlanta — The Hawks beat the Golden State Warriors 126-110 Saturday at State Farm Arena in Jonathan Kuminga’s first game against his former team after a Feb. 5 trade, with Kuminga scoring two points on 1-for-9 shooting while playing 22 minutes.

The result reflected roster disruptions: Kristaps Porziņģis did not play due to lower back soreness and Steph Curry remained sidelined for knee rehab; coach Steve Kerr and Kuminga exchanged cordial remarks after the game and teams cited role and injury management as next considerations this week.

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump on March 22 posted an ultimatum on Truth Social ordering Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours or face strikes on Iranian power plants, naming a timeline and asserting allied responsibility for securing the shipping route.

The announcement prompted immediate warnings from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command of retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli infrastructure, disrupted regional maritime traffic and prompted allied consultations this week as navies and markets assess security and supply implications.

United States: Fire departments responded to multiple residential fires this weekend in Providence, Huber Heights (Dayton area), Tallahassee, West Valley City, Cleveland and Walbridge, with first responses occurring Saturday morning through Sunday night; crews evacuated occupants, contained blazes, and launched cause investigations.

Immediate consequences include displaced residents receiving Red Cross or benefactor assistance, estimated property losses up to roughly $194,000 in one case, at least one animal fatality, a vacant house slated for demolition, and active arson or cause investigations underway by local fire prevention units.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Texas upset No. 3 Gonzaga 74-68 on Saturday at the Moda Center, with Jordan Pope and Matas Vokietaitis each scoring 17 and Camden Heide hitting a decisive 3-pointer, advancing the 11th-seeded Longhorns into the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.

The victory makes Texas the first First Four team in five years to reach the Sweet 16; the Longhorns (21-14) will face No. 2 seed Purdue or No. 7 seed Miami on Thursday in San Jose while Gonzaga (31-4) is eliminated.

Washington — President Donald Trump announced Saturday he would order Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to assist with security at U.S. airports starting Monday unless Democrats approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, posting the proposal on his social media account as a partial government shutdown continued and causing delays.

Travelers and officials reported staffing shortages and disruptions; roughly 50,000 TSA employees are working without pay and absenteeism has risen, DHS said, while more than 400 TSA staff have quit since February 14. A Senate vote failed Friday, and many airports said Saturday they had received no federal notice of redeployment.

PHILADELPHIA — Sixth-seeded Tennessee defeated No. 3 Virginia 79-72 on March 22 at Xfinity Mobile Arena, advancing to the Sweet 16 after Ja'Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points and teammates made key free throws late in the second half to secure the victory.

Tennessee's win sends the Volunteers to the Midwest Region semifinal in Chicago, where they will face No. 2 Iowa State on March 27; coach Rick Barnes noted the team 'found a way,' and the program extended its streak of Sweet 16 appearances.

Columbia, S.C. — Top-seeded South Carolina faces ninth-seeded USC in the women's NCAA Tournament on Monday after both teams advanced past opening-round games; USC won an overtime first-round game against Clemson on Saturday, and JuJu Watkins, sidelined since a March ACL tear, watched practice March 20.

Both programs are pursuing Sweet 16 berths in Sacramento and have adapted rotations after losing All-Americans Chloe Kitts and JuJu Watkins; coaches cited depth and role changes, Watkins marked her rehabilitation with community events and a Nike shoe display, and the regional matchup is scheduled for March 23.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Paul Mainieri and the University of South Carolina announced on March 21 that they have agreed to part ways, ending his tenure after 80 games; Mainieri had returned from retirement in 2025 to lead the Gamecocks baseball program.

The decision follows a 28-29 2025 season, a 6-24 SEC conference mark in 2025, and a 12-11 start with an 0-4 SEC record in 2026, including a run-rule loss to Arkansas; Athletic Director Jeremiah Donati said the program will seek new leadership.

WASHINGTON — Robert S. Mueller III, the former FBI director who led the bureau through a post-9/11 overhaul and later served as special counsel investigating alleged ties between the Trump 2016 campaign and Russia, died Friday at age 81, his family announced Saturday.

The family requested privacy Saturday; his death drew immediate public reaction, including a social-media post from former President Donald Trump. Mueller’s 12-year FBI tenure beginning in September 2001 and his 2017 special counsel inquiry remain focal points for officials and commentators this week.