NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, February 7, 2026
Feb 8, 2026
A heartfelt plea and ongoing search stir concern after a new family video surfaces. Team USA opens strong with early Olympic performances and a standout debut in the short program. Massive security measures roll out around Super Bowl LX as authorities prepare the stadium. Reports cover a dangerous East Coast deep freeze and a high-profile political controversy tied to a viral racist video.
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Public Plea And Renewed FBI Search
- Savannah Guthrie posted a direct plea saying, "We received your message" and begging for her mother's return.
- FBI agents searched Nancy Guthrie's Tucson property and towed a vehicle believed to be hers as investigators pursued new leads.
Pacemaker Readings Aren't Definitive Proof
- Authorities stressed that a pacemaker is a limited tool and may not definitively prove someone is alive.
- The Pima County Sheriff and experts warned a working pacemaker does not guarantee the patient is living.
Team USA Starts Strong In Milan
- Team USA showed strong early Olympic performances with Ilya Malinan landing signature quads in his debut.
- The U.S. led the figure skating team event and looked positioned to contend for more medals as the Games continued.