World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026 Olivia Rubin, ABC investigative reporter tracking high-profile legal and political records. Aaron Katersky, ABC investigative correspondent reporting from the field on the Nancy Guthrie search. They discuss a possible DNA match from a glove in Tucson, congressional fallout over released Epstein-related records, intense storm evacuations in Southern California, and diplomatic talks tied to Ukraine and sanctions.
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DNA Lead Could Break Guthrie Case
- Investigators recovered DNA from a glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that may match a masked suspect on video.
- Aaron Katersky says the profile will be run through CODIS and could lead to forensic genealogy if needed.
Multiple Gloves Yield Actionable DNA Profile
- Investigators found 16 gloves during searches and obtained an unknown male DNA profile from one found two miles away.
- They will compare it to DNA in the house, run CODIS, and consider genealogical methods which take longer.
Daughter's Public Plea And Family Frustration
- Savannah Guthrie posted directly addressing her mother's captor, expressing continued hope after two weeks.
- Aaron Katersky reports the family is frustrated with the pace of the investigation.