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Monday, February 16

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We're continuing to track our (minimal) snow chances for Monday, as well as more unsettled weather later this week. We're also following the latest from the Milan Cortina Olympics where Mikaela Shiffrin is back in action today, and Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman is explaining what happened when he was in net for Team USA on Saturday. Plus, there's the tragedy that unfolded yesterday in Eastham, and a deadly snowmobile crash in Maine. I'm Kaitlin McKinley Becker, and these are your headlines.

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DNA from glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home will be added to national database

The search for Nancy Guthrie is continuing, with investigators pursuing leads after a recent court-ordered search did not result in any arrests.

Two sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News that authorities are leaning away from the man whose home was searched Friday night as a suspect. Investigators are also leaning away from a man named Carlos, who was stopped in a car earlier this week, as a suspect, the sources said.

In addition, investigators are leaning away from any relatives of Guthrie as suspects, according to the sources. They cautioned that no one has been officially ruled out, and investigators continue to focus on other leads.

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Olympics live updates: USA women's hockey plays in semis; Brazilian skier crashes

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Somerville police seek person of interest in string of break-ins

Police in Somerville, Massachusetts, have released photos of a person of interest that detectives would like to speak to in connection with their ongoing investigation into a recent string of breaking and entering incidents.

Somerville police shared the photos on Facebook Sunday, asking anyone who recognizes the individual to contact the police department at 617-625-1600, ext. 7250. You can also email Detective Courtney Reece at creece@police.somerville.ma.us.

Police have asked residents to remain vigilant after at least nine break-ins were reported in a span of 10 days. Seven of those break-ins were reported in the east end of the city and occurred in close proximity to one another. In five of those cases, residents were home at the time when the break-in happened.

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Milder temperatures in store, but several more chances for snow ahead

Presidents Day looks quiet, cool and near normal for mid-February. Highs reach the mid-upper 30s with a mix of and sun and clouds.

A light breeze keeps the feels like temperatures in the low 30s. Watch for a few stray flurries Tuesday morning, but other than that, Tuesday should be a relatively mild day with highs near 40.

Looking ahead to Wednesday, we start a more active period of weather.

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‘Brown Loves Providence': University launches new initiative to thank city for support

Brown University has launched a new initiative focused on turning appreciation for the Providence, Rhode Island, community into action for the city that has given so much to the school in the wake of December’s shooting tragedy on campus.

“Brown Loves Providence” is a month-long coordinated effort that invites students, faculty, and staff members to join in giving back to the city. While there is no time limit, university officials hope this campaign from Feb. 14 through March 16 helps express their collective gratitude for the selfless aid that the Providence community showed to Brown when they needed it most.

Examples of the support that was shown to Brown includes: First responders and state officials who worked around the clock to help make Brown safe. Businesses that provided warm meals and kind words. Neighbors who opened their doors to those who needed food or a place to sleep. Community partners and local alumni who ensured safe passage for Brown students leaving campus, providing transportation to the airport, train station or other locations around the region.

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A massive backyard igloo went viral in South Boston — and then vandals destroyed it

What started as a whimsical winter project turned into a viral sensation — and then an overnight disappointment — for a group of South Boston roommates who built a massive igloo in their backyard.

Over 12 days and more than 100 hours of work, Jack Tarca and his friends used 80 storage bins to freeze individual ice bricks, often working past 3 a.m. and using wet snow as mortar. The final structure measured about 12 feet in diameter and 8.5 feet tall, big enough to comfortably fit 10 to 15 people. Videos of the build amassed more than 40 million views across his social media.

“It was really a huge involvement from the local community — and a global community,” Tarca said. “People were chiming in with feedback on how we should stack the ice and how we should freeze the ice quicker — from everywhere all over the world.”

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