As of February 19, 2026, the latest world news highlights ongoing investigations into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, Winter Games updates, severe weather incidents, and U.S. political tensions including a partial government shutdown.[1][2]

Top U.S. Domestic Stories

  • Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Search enters third week; a glove near her home lacks DNA match in federal database. Investigators describe suspect from surveillance as 5’9″-5’10” with average build, pursuing DNA clues.[1][2]
  • Weather and Accidents: Storms caused deadly pileup in Colorado (Feb 17). U.S. Navy ships collided in Caribbean during replenishment (video from crew shows USS Truxton and supply ship impact). Lancaster, PA plane crash under probe with new video.[1][2]
  • Shootings and Investigations: Rhode Island skating rink targeted shooting kills at least 2 (Feb 16). ICE agents on leave amid criminal probe for possible untruthfulness in Minnesota shooting (linked to prior Alex Pretti case). Au pair sentenced to 10 years for plotting double murder with boss in Virginia.[1][2]
  • Politics: Standoff amid partial government shutdown (Feb 15). DHS shutdown looms over ICE reforms. Judge orders Trump admin to release tunnel funds (Feb 7).[1][2]

International and Sports Highlights

  • Winter Games 2026 (Milano Cortina): USA women’s hockey team featured; curling team defeats Sweden in upset; speedskater Jordan Stolz wins 2nd gold (Feb 14); figure skater Ilia Malinin upsets on ice (day 7 recap, around Feb 14).[1][2]
  • Other Global: Officials urge child vaccinations amid U.S. measles surge. Jet2 passengers banned for life after midair brawl.[2]

Recent Economic and Security Notes

  • Inflation slowed to lowest in 9 months (January data).[2]
  • Armed man in tactical vest ran toward Capitol (Feb 17); fighter jet scrambled during Trump visit to Fort Bragg.[2]

These updates draw primarily from ABC World News Tonight broadcasts up to February 17, with a February 14 full episode detailing investigations and Olympics.[1][2] No confirmed broadcasts post-February 17 available in results.