CNN 5 Things Former Prince Andrew Still Under Investigation; Plains Megafire, Alysa Liu Wins Olympic Gold and more
Feb 20, 2026
A high-profile royal arrest and ongoing investigation make headlines. Rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran and possible military plans are discussed. A massive Plains megafire grows across multiple states. NASA calls the Boeing Starliner test a major mishap. U.S. women achieve big victories at the Winter Olympics.
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Royal Arrest And Ongoing Probe
- Prince Andrew left police custody but remains under investigation on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- He denied wrongdoing and has not publicly commented while King Charles said "law must take its course."
Tight Timeline Raises Iran Tensions
- President Trump set a 10–15 day window for a decision on military action against Iran, raising regional tensions further.
- The U.S. has moved significant forces to the Middle East while U.K. access to some bases may be restricted.
Southern Plains Megafire Scale
- A megafire burned nearly 300,000 acres across Oklahoma and Kansas, almost twice Chicago's size.
- High winds and low humidity caused explosive spread, damaged structures, and forced evacuations with firefighters injured.