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We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 9min
No DNA Match on Glove Found in Guthrie Case, Colbert Says CBS Blocked Interview, London Flips Out Over Pancakes and more
A mystery over glove DNA leads authorities to genetic genealogy. Legal fireworks swirl as Fulton County accuses federal prosecutors of misleading a judge. A court blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A late-night spat erupts after a TV interview was pulled. London celebrates Shrove Tuesday with a lively pancake race.

Feb 17, 2026 • 6min
Deadly Vehicle Pileup, Nancy Guthrie Search, Colbert vs CBS and more
A massive 30‑vehicle crash amid extreme winds and fire risk in Colorado. New DNA leads and doorbell footage in the Nancy Guthrie search. High‑stakes diplomatic talks in Geneva over Ukraine and Iran. A judge blocks ICE from taking a wrongfully deported man back into custody. The NTSB finally pins causes of a deadly midair collision. A late-night host accuses his network of blocking an interview.

Feb 17, 2026 • 7min
Rev. Jesse Jackson Remembered, US-Iran Indirect Talks, WBD Opens Window for Paramount and more
Tributes pour in for a towering civil rights leader and international hostage negotiator. New indirect talks probe Tehran’s nuclear program and ripple into broader diplomacy. Authorities clarify a kidnapping probe and rule out the family as suspects. Media giants maneuver with bids that could reshape streaming. A judge invokes Orwell while ordering a museum exhibit restored.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 8min
Nancy Guthrie’s Family Not Suspects, Deadly Shooting at RI Hockey Rink, Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies and more
A cleared family investigation after a disappearance and a mysterious glove sought for DNA. A targeted shooting at a Rhode Island youth hockey match leaves multiple dead and injured. The life and legacy of a major civil rights leader who died at 84 are recapped. Emotional courtroom testimony in a trial tied to an alleged school shooting. Humanoid robots perform synchronized Kung Fu for Lunar New Year.

Feb 16, 2026 • 7min
Hockey Arena Shooting, Pretti Case Update, Duvall Remembered and more
A missing 84-year-old's disappearance and investigators following DNA and backpack leads. A deadly shooting at a Pawtucket hockey arena that may involve family targeting. Questions about federal evidence sharing in a Minnesota killing. A trial probing parental responsibility in a school mass shooting. A tribute to a legendary Oscar-winning actor who died at 95.

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Feb 16, 2026 • 7min
DHS Shutdown Stalemate, Guthrie Suspect Clues, Obama's 'Aliens' Comment and more
A federal funding stalemate has left the Department of Homeland Security operating without a new budget. Investigators are testing glove DNA and combing databases for leads in a high-profile disappearance. Supporters mark the anniversary of a Russian opposition figure while toxicology questions linger. Diplomacy resumes in talks between Washington and Tehran. A public figure clarifies a lighthearted remark about extraterrestrials.

Feb 16, 2026 • 7min
Epstein List to Congress, Guthrie Glove Analyzed, Most Expensive Pokémon Card and more
A list of politically exposed people from the Epstein documents was sent to Congress. The FBI is analyzing a glove and DNA tied to the Nancy Guthrie case. Heated debate over ICE tactics includes sharp remarks from Tom Homan and Barack Obama. Israel faces backlash after registering large West Bank areas as state land. A rare Pikachu Illustrator card sold for over $16 million at auction.

Feb 15, 2026 • 21min
One Thing: 'This Job Sucks’: Prosecuting Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Doug Kelley, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney from Minnesota with frontline federal prosecution experience, reflects on the fallout from a major immigration enforcement surge. He discusses courts flooded with habeas petitions. He describes why prosecutors resigned and how infrastructure and staffing failed to match enforcement. He examines political pressure narrowing recruitment and concerns about weaponized prosecutions.

Feb 14, 2026 • 16min
5 Good Things: He Forgot They Were Married, So He Proposed Again
Linda Feldman, wife who organized a second wedding for her husband Michael O'Reilly after his Alzheimer's diagnosis. They recount a touching proposal and the ceremony at his care center. The conversation focuses on love, memory, caregiving, and finding joy in small rituals.

Feb 14, 2026 • 7min
Don Lemon in Court, ‘New World Order’, ‘Quad God’ Stumbles and more
A federal courtroom drama unfolds as a major media figure pleads not guilty and critics claim political motives. Leadership shakeups at a top health agency raise questions about public trust. World leaders debate a shifting global order and transatlantic tensions. The U.S. moves a second carrier near Iran amid negotiations. A favorite figure skater slips up in the Olympics.


