The Trump administration negotiated the release of American teacher Marc Fogel from Russia in a diplomatic exchange. The details of the exchange remain undisclosed, but Fogel’s family said they “are beyond grateful, relieved, and overwhelmed that after more than three years of detention,” he is finally coming home. (CNN)
Three consecutive winter storms are wreaking havoc across the US, with the first causing snow, ice, and rain over 1,500 miles of the east. The second storm is set to bring substantial snow to Chicago, while the third poses a serious flood threat to Southern California, adding to the string of disruptive weather events since February. (CNN)
The FBI discovered 2,400 records related to the JFK assassination during a search prompted by President Trump’s declassification order. The documents are being transferred to the National Archives for inclusion in the ongoing declassification process, with no information yet disclosed regarding their content. (CBS News)
Tri-Union Seafoods issued a voluntary recall for canned tuna due to a potential manufacturing defect that may lead to botulism contamination. The affected products were distributed to multiple states and customers are advised to return them for a refund or contact the company directly for assistance. (ABC News)
California teenager Alan Filion received a four-year federal prison sentence for making hoax shooting and bombing threats across the U.S. He targeted various institutions and individuals in swatting incidents, admitting to doing it for recreation and profit. Filion pleaded guilty to multiple charges of making false threats. (NBC News)
