CNN 5 Things Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembered, US-Iran Indirect Talks, WBD Opens Window for Paramount and more
Feb 17, 2026
Tributes and reflections on the life and work of Reverend Jesse Jackson. Updates on indirect US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program. New details in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance, including evidence sent for DNA testing. Corporate maneuvering as Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks to prompt competing bids. A judge cites George Orwell in a ruling about government control of information.
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Jesse Jackson's Impactful Life
- David Rind recounts Reverend Jesse Jackson's decades-long civil rights leadership and presidential runs.
- He highlights Jackson's role negotiating prisoner releases and paving the way for future Black candidates.
Nuclear Talks Take Center Stage
- Indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland remained focused primarily on Tehran's nuclear program despite many issues on the table.
- Both sides exchanged proposals and described the talks as serious with a possible deal still difficult but attainable.
Guthrie Family Cleared As Suspects
- David Rind reports that Nancy Guthrie's family are not suspects in her disappearance according to the Pima County Sheriff.
- Investigators recovered a glove and DNA evidence that are being tested as part of the probe.
