World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026 Reports on a deadly shootout off Cuba involving a Florida-registered speedboat and rising tips after a $1M family reward. Coverage of Bill Gates apologizing for ties to Jeffrey Epstein and admitting past affairs. Scenes from a Taunton house explosion and heavy snow impacts across the Northeast. A viral story about a young macaque bonding with a stuffed orangutan captures hearts.
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U.S. Demands Access After Cuba Shootout
- The U.S. is demanding access and answers while expressing skepticism of the Cuban account.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. Coast Guard is off Cuba and that Washington will conduct its own investigation into the unusual open-sea shootout.
Guthrie Family Offers $1 Million And FBI Sees Tip Surge
- FBI agents returned to Nancy Guthrie's home after Savannah Guthrie and siblings offered a $1 million reward, increasing tips.
- Agents put up no-trespassing signs and moved personnel to Phoenix while continuing the investigation.
Bill Gates Admits Poor Judgment Ties To Jeffrey Epstein
- Bill Gates acknowledged it was a mistake to spend time with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Epstein's conviction and said that association likely rehabilitated Epstein's image.
- Gates admitted flying with Epstein and socializing in multiple countries, claimed he never saw criminal activity, and apologized to employees.