Guthrie search: Man detained for questioning released

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February 11, 2026

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Authorities search Arizona site in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie: A man was detained and released in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance overnight. Police said in statements they had no new developments to share. Investigators searched a location about 15 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The latest >

'Good guy': The mother-in-law of the man detained by police maintained his innocence. Speaking exclusively to NewsNation, she said her son-in-law was inside her home when Guthrie disappeared. She described him as a "good guy" with no criminal record. Watch >

Missing: Meanwhile, the FBI's hostage rescue team is in Tucson as the search for the missing mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie enters its 11th day. The 84-year-old has been missing since Jan. 31. Authorities believe she was taken from her home. Details >

New photos: The FBI released surveillance footage and images showing a masked, armed person approaching Guthrie's home and deliberately covering her doorbell camera, the first substantial piece of public evidence in the case. Take a look >

Bitcoin: TMZ's Harvey Levin told NewsNation there has been activity for the first time in the bitcoin account listed in a ransom note sent to his outlet and two Tucson television stations regarding Guthrie. Read more >

Does Nancy Guthrie know her kidnapper? Police weigh in >

Police seen leaving Annie Guthrie's home with gloves, brown bags >
Timeline: Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie, disappears >

FAA grounds all flights to and from El Paso airport

Flights grounded: The FAA has closed the El Paso International Airport for 10 days due to unspecified "security reasons" and advised the federal government "may use deadly force" on any aircraft determined to pose "an imminent security threat" within the airspace. The latest >

Bondi faces questions from lawmakers in Epstein probe

Epstein hearing: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi could be held in contempt of Congress if she fails to answer questions about her department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files at a House committee hearing this morning, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said. The latest >

Unredacted: The hearing comes on the heels of lawmakers seeing unredacted Epstein documents. On the House floor, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., read six previously redacted names, saying he was "forced" to share the identities. 'CUOMO' interview >

Epstein files: The latest batch of files connected to the disgraced financier included several mentions of high-profile public figures, including Presidents Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, tech moguls Elon Musk and Bill Gates, among others. Here's who was named >

Mar-a-Lago: An FBI report shows a conversation between Trump and the former Palm Beach police chief, who alerted the agency of Epstein's sexual misconduct with young girls. "Thank goodness you're stopping him, everyone has known he's been doing this," Trump said. Details >

Lutnick under fire after latest batch of Epstein revelations >

Epstein files: Congresswoman says she has own list of names to depose >
Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files >

Immigration officers to work without pay if government shuts down

Immigration: Homeland Security immigration enforcement operations will continue even if lawmakers fail to agree on the agency's funding by a Friday deadline. Officials said while officers will remain on the job without pay, the nation's safety is being compromised. Read more >

Funds: DHS funding has been operating at 2025 levels since the end of January, when a stopgap measure extended financing. Democrats are holding out and demanding more accountability for immigration agents after the deadly shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Details >

Alex Murdaugh appealing murder conviction: What to know

In court: Convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh's defense team will argue his appeal before the South Carolina Supreme Court today, seeking a new trial in the killings of his wife and son. What to expect >

Murdaugh murders: The trial captivated the nation as prosecutors laid out how he used his power and prestige to get away with stealing from clients and the murders of his wife and younger son. When will the court make a decision on Murdaugh's appeal? >

WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀

Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
Authorities are investigating shootings at a school and home in British Columbia that killed nine people.
Moderna says the FDA refused its application for a new mRNA flu vaccine.
Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of running a drug smuggling ring, is due in federal court.
The Labor Department releases its monthly jobs report.

A reporter helped hunt and capture a 10-foot Burmese python near the Florida Everglades. Photos >

A Pride flag has been removed from the historic Stonewall National Monument in New York City following a memorandum issued by the National Parks Department. What to know >

A man faces federal charges in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee from Indiana, whom he allegedly met while playing games like Roblox. The latest >

New developments have emerged in the disappearance of a mother of four from Colorado, with deputies telling NewsNation they're close to being able to release new details about the case. The Kaysey Yoder investigation >

A New Jersey lawmaker has introduced a bill aiming to keep the Department of Homeland Security from taking immigrants visiting a federal office for review into custody. Read more >

A former "Real Housewives of New York City" star has been fired from the reunion show after posting an Instagram rant about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. Details >

A tortoise showed off its surprising speed when a fire broke out near a California home. Video >