Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Vanishes with Ransom Note

A ransom note’s been sent in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mom, says the sheriff. It’s not clear what’s being demanded, but it’s clear things just got serious.

Aussie Teen Saves Family from Sea

In other news, a 13-year-old boy’s being hailed as a hero after swimming for hours to save his family, who were swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Talk about a crazy story – and we’re not even sure which one’s crazier.