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February 19, 2026 6 mins
We start with a former British royal’s latest legal drama that’s shaking the monarchy. President Donald Trump extended his timeline for a decision to potentially strike Iran. We’ll explain why Apple’s iCloud service is at the center of a lawsuit. A federal judge in Minnesota held a Trump administration attorney in civil contempt. Plus, Team USA is on a roll - we'll break down some big Olympic wins. Learn more about your ad choices....
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested, as the fallout from his connection to Jeffrey Epstein intensifies. President Donald Trump presided over the inaugural meeting of his new Board of Peace. Despite diplomatic talks earlier this week, the US could move to strike Iran soon. We'll tell you how a federal policy regarding the detention of refugees in the US has changed. Plus, a former president was sentenced to life in prison. ...
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Former Prince Andrew arrested on “suspicion of misconduct.” Officials work to recover missing skier after deadly avalanche. Mark Zuckerberg testifies in social media addiction trial. Judge says boneless wings are wings, tosses out class action suit.  Plus, a dog escapes home and runs onto an Olympic cross-countrytrack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested by British police. Listen for more details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Officials say the search for a group of skiers caught in an avalanche came to a tragic end. Meta’s CEO testified about social media's effects on children in a landmark trial. A retail billionaire attempted to distance himself from Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition. We'll explain what we're learning about a potential joint US-Israel attack on Iran. Plus, we’ll tell you more about the woman who is simultaneously the youngest and ol...
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Rescue teams are searching for missing skiers caught in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe amidst a winter storm. After a setback, authorities continue to canvass neighborhoods for clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. We'll tell you about another set of deadly US strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels. The FDA has reversed course and agreed to review a major drugmaker’s flu vaccine. Plus, a software giant says it's on track ...
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Sheriff says that the DNA in a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home is not a match to other DNA in the home.  Fulton County accuses DOJ of misleading judge who approved raid. A federal judge blocks ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Stephen Colbert says CBS scrapped interview with a Democratic lawmaker interview after Trump threats. Plus, London hosts traditional Shrove Tuesday pancake race. Learn more about your ad choic...
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We start with a multi-vehicle crash and dangerous fire weather conditions in Colorado. High-stakes negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine took place in Switzerland. A federal judge has blocked immigration enforcement agents from taking a wrongfully deported man back into custody. The NTSB released its final report about what caused a deadly midair collision that killed 67 people last year. Plus, we’ll explain why the “Late Sho...
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Tributes are pouring in for the late civil rights leader, international hostage negotiator and two-time presidential candidate. A new round of indirect talks between the US and Iran focused on Tehran’s nuclear program. Nancy Guthrie’s family are considered victims, not suspects in her kidnapping case. Warner Bros. Discovery has taken a convoluted step toward a possible merger with Netflix. Plus, we’ll explain why a federal judge re...
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Nancy Guthrie’s family has been cleared as suspects in her disappearance. Two people killed, three injured in shooting at an ice hockey rink in RI. Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84. Emotional testimony in trial of alleged school shooter’s father.  Plus, humanoid robots perform synchronized Kung Fu to celebrate Lunar New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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President Donald Trump issued a warning to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers, as the search for the 84-year-old continues. We'll tell you about a deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island. The FBI refused to share information with local investigators in Minnesota about the killing of an ICU nurse. We break down the arguments from both sides of a trial involving a father whose son is accused of carrying out a mass shooting. Plus, an...
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DHS funding has expired and there’s no deal in sight to restore it. The FBI is examining new evidence that may help in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance case. Supporters of a Russian opposition figure are gathering to mark the anniversary of his death. A new round of talks between Washington and Tehran begin tomorrow. Plus, Former President Barack Obama is clarifying his position on extraterrestrials. Learn more about your ad choices...
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We'll start with telling you about a list of “politically exposed persons” from the Epstein files sent to Congress. The FBI is analyzing a glove in the Nancy Guthrie case as her daughter makes another appeal. Border czar Tom Homan and Former President Barack Obama each make comments about ICE in separate interviews. Israel is facing backlash after moving forward with designating large parts of the West Bank as theirs. Plus, the mos...
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"I am trying every breath that I have so that I can get you what you need." Those words from ICE attorney Julie Le to a federal judge earlier this month underscores the toll the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis is taking on the Justice Department. But what happens now that the surge is winding down? And will any new prosecutors want to sign up for this work? For more: Trump’s immigration appr...
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A man with Alzheimer's marries his wife of nearly 40 years a second time. The Buddhist monks completed their 2,300-mile “Walk of Peace” and left us with a mindfulness ritual we could all try. This engineer aims to give breast cancer survivors their bodies back. This Nebraskan quit her job to row across the Atlantic by herself and set a race record. Plus, from the ice to the slopes, the incredible Olympic moments from this week.  S...
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Independent journalist Don Lemon has entered a plea in a federal case against him - calling the charges politically motivated. The US Department of Health and Human Services is facing another leadership shakeup. World leaders have gathered to address the growing divide between the United States and Europe. President Donald Trump has dispatched a second US aircraft to the middle east, as negotiations with Iran continue. Plus, we bre...
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DHS funding runs out at midnight - setting up what would be the third shutdown of President Donald Trump’s second term. Economists say inflation is moving in the right direction. Newly released Epstein files trigger a shakeup at Goldman Sachs. We’ll tell you what led to the El Paso International Airport shutdown - it may surprise you. Plus, why the International Olympic Committee is catching heat over its merch. Learn more about yo...
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The FBI boosts reward in the Nancy Guthrie search to $100,000. AjJudge blocks the Pentagon’s bid to punish Arizona Senator Mark Kelly. Trump revokes the EPA’s ability to regulate climate pollution. Democrats and the White House are still far apart on DHS funding deal.  Plus, a Valentine’s Day haunted house is offering weddings.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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We start with the likely shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Minnesota’s Governor says the federal immigration crackdown caused serious economic damage to the state – and he’s proposed a solution. A federal court has blocked the Defense Secretary’s effort to punish a Democratic senator. The Trump administration delivers a significant blow to longstanding US climate policy. Plus, new details are emerging from the invest...
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Funding for the Department of Homeland Security hangs in the balance, as the federal immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota comes to a close. Residents in Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood are being asked to review home security footage from two specific dates. Police are learning more about the suspect in in Canada’s deadliest school shooting in decades. A new report reveals some alarming ingredients in common pet food and offe...
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