Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 11PM ET 02/16/2026 Newscast
Date: February 17, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera, Fox News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise but impactful coverage of major news stories from around the world. The episode delves into the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, a deadly shooting in Rhode Island, the passing of renowned actor Robert Duvall, a standoff between Minnesota state investigators and the FBI, a foiled terror plot in Austria, and a controversy over TikTok's AI tool infringing on intellectual property rights. The tone is matter-of-fact and focused on hard news, with direct coverage, eyewitness statements, and expert attributions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance — Evidence Breakthrough

• [00:02] Anchor Lisa Licera introduces the latest developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, missing for three weeks.
• [00:13] A glove found two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home is being examined as critical evidence.
  • The glove contains a DNA profile and matches gloves seen on a doorbell camera the morning Nancy vanished (February 1st).
  • Next steps: The DNA profile will be sent to the FBI to check against their national database.
  • Quote (Jonathan Hunt, 00:30):

    “Now the DNA profile could be a significant breakthrough. What they've got to do next is send that DNA profile to the FBI to see if it is in the national database.”

• [00:48] Savannah Guthrie addressed the case on Instagram, stating:

  • “The family still has hope, telling whoever is responsible for her mother's disappearance: ‘It's never too late to do the right thing.’”

2. Pawtucket Ice Rink Shooting

• [00:51] Breaking news of a tragic shooting in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with three people dead, including the shooter.
  • Police Chief Gina Consal: Confirms the event was targeted, stemming from a family dispute, and included a family friend among the victims.
  • Authorities are seeking witnesses and analyzing game footage for further clues.

3. Robert Duvall’s Passing

• [01:35] Legendary actor Robert Duvall dies peacefully at age 95.
  • Director Francis Ford Coppola calls Duvall “a great actor and an essential part of his production company.”
  • Duvall's legacy includes seven Academy Award nominations, four Golden Globes, and memorable roles such as in The Godfather.
  • Quote (01:39):

    "They shot Sully on the causeway." — (Highlight, referencing a classic Duvall moment)

  • Duvall died at his home in Middleburg, Virginia.

4. Minnesota-Federal Tensions Over Immigration Shooting Investigations

• [02:33] Minnesota state investigators remain shut out of the investigation into two U.S. citizens’ fatal shootings by federal immigration officers.
  • The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) says the FBI won’t provide information or evidence regarding Alex Pretty’s death—a case reminiscent of other recent immigration-related shootings.
  • Quote (Jeff Manasso, 02:54):

    “The BCA saying it's committed to a transparent and independent investigation, calling the FBI's lack of cooperation unprecedented.”

  • Local and state officials also reportedly not cooperating in ongoing immigration inquiries.

5. Austria Foils Terrorist Plot Against Taylor Swift Concert

• [03:22] Austrian police charge a 21-year-old with terrorism for allegedly planning an attack during a 2024 Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
  • The accused openly declared allegiance to the Islamic State, sourced bomb-making instructions online, and attempted to obtain illegal weapons abroad.

6. TikTok’s AI Tool Under Fire for Copyright Infringement

• [03:51] The Motion Picture Association accuses ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company) of massive-scale copyright infringement, specifically over its Cdance AI tool.
  • Allegations: Unlicensed use of US copyrighted works, celebrity likenesses, and voice reproductions.
  • ByteDance’s response: Committed to boosting safeguards, claims respect for intellectual property rights.
  • Actors’ Union SAG-AFTRA Position: Joins studios in condemning the “blatant infringement.”
  • Quote (Judy Casola, 04:15):

    “Cdance is said to use likenesses and voices of actors and others, blatantly violating copyright laws.”

Memorable Quotes

• Jonathan Hunt (00:30):

  “Now the DNA profile could be a significant breakthrough. What they've got to do next is send that DNA profile to the FBI to see if it is in the national database.”

• Savannah Guthrie via Instagram (00:48):

  “It's never too late to do the right thing.”

• Jeff Manasso (02:54):

  “The BCA saying it's committed to a transparent and independent investigation, calling the FBI's lack of cooperation unprecedented.”

• Judy Casola (04:15):

  “Cdance is said to use likenesses and voices of actors and others, blatantly violating copyright laws.”

Notable Moments & Timestamps

• [00:02] Update on Nancy Guthrie disappearance, glove evidence
• [00:48] Savannah Guthrie appeals to the public
• [00:51] Pawtucket shooting, Chief Consal’s comments
• [01:35] Tributes to Robert Duvall
• [02:33] Minnesota-Federal rift on immigration shooting probe
• [03:22] Austria Taylor Swift concert terror plot
• [03:51] TikTok’s Cdance AI copyright controversy

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers fast-paced, essential coverage of significant national and international events. With succinct reporting and candid statements from key figures, the episode maintains an urgent, news-centric tone, keeping listeners informed of the latest developments in crime, public safety, culture, and technology.