5AM ET 02/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 02/19/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris DeMaio
Air Date: February 19, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of several major breaking news events from February 19, 2026. The episode covers a deadly avalanche in California, an update on a high-profile kidnapping case, a security incident at the U.S. Capitol, Uber's investment in autonomous vehicle technology, and key international and financial headlines. The tone is urgent and factual, focused on immediacy and impact.

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Major News Stories and Key Insights

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1. Deadly Avalanche in the Sierra Nevada ([00:02]–[00:50])

• Event: Eight skiers found dead, one missing after an avalanche near Castle Peak, California.

• Details:

  • The group (four guides, eleven clients) was finishing a three-day winter camping trip.
  • An avalanche warning was in effect, with “heavy snow and gale force winds.”
  • Survivors (ages 30–55) dug themselves out, used emergency beacons/texts for rescue. Two survivors couldn’t walk out but are expected to recover.
  • Over 50 rescuers participated; the avalanche was “the length of a football field.”

• Notable Quote:

  • “Six that managed to survive the avalanche ... dug their way out and were able to send text messages with their emergency beacons and call for help.” (Unidentified Fox News Reporter, [00:23])

• Historical Note:

  • “The deadliest avalanche in the country since 1981.” (Chris DeMaio, [00:50])

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2. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation ([00:50]–[01:51])

• Development: The FBI is utilizing genetic genealogy to identify a suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping.
• Key Points:
  • Investigators examining “interesting Internet searches for both Nancy Guthrie’s home and Savannah Guthrie’s salary,” via reconstructed Google Trends data.
  • Direct criminal database DNA matching stalled; FBI now turning to private companies like Othram (who previously aided other high-profile murder cases).
  • The search for Nancy has lasted 19 days.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Having come to something of a DNA dead end ... investigators are now asking for help from private companies that look at genetic genealogy.” (Unidentified Fox News Analyst, [01:19])
  • Reference to Othram’s role in solving previous major cases (Brian Kohberger, Rachel Morin).

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3. Armed Security Incident at the Capitol ([02:32]–[03:20])

• Event: Arrest of 18-year-old Carter Camacho near the Capitol.
• Details:
  • Camacho was apprehended with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, wearing tactical gear, and carrying extra ammunition.
  • Security found a gas mask and helmet in his vehicle.
  • In court, he “spoke clearly and said he was in his second semester of college” (institution not named).
  • Charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on Capitol grounds.
• Notable Quote:
  • “He spoke clearly and said he was in his second semester of college, but didn’t say where.” (Unidentified Fox News Reporter, [03:10])

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4. Uber’s Autonomous Vehicle Expansion ([03:20]–[04:06])

• Announcement: Uber is investing more than $100 million in self-driving car charging infrastructure.
• Details:
  • Construction of charging “hubs” and “pit stops” in priority cities (starting with Bay Area, Los Angeles, Dallas).
  • Uber’s partnerships: Google’s Waymo (U.S.), WeRide (China) for robotaxi integration.
  • Expansion includes support for autonomous freight and delivery.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Uber Technologies is investing more than $100 million to develop autonomous vehicle charging hubs. It’s Uber’s latest push to scale up its self-driving service.” (Ginny Kosila, [03:27])

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5. International Update and Market News ([04:06]–[04:28])

• South Korea:
  • Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for a brief martial law imposition. “Yoon is likely to appeal.”
• Pakistan:
  • A gas explosion in southern Pakistan killed 13 following an apartment building collapse.
• Markets:
  • U.S. stock market: “Stocks finishing higher on Wednesday, the Dow ending up 129 points.”

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Memorable Quotes and Moments

• On the avalanche rescue:

  • “With heavy snow and gale force winds, it took hours for some 50 rescuers to get to a group of six that managed to survive the avalanche ...” (Unidentified Fox News Reporter, [00:15])

• On genealogy in policing:

  • “Investigators are now asking for help from private companies that look at genetic genealogy.” (Unidentified Fox News Analyst, [01:19])

• On technology expansion:

  • “The charging expansion will start in California’s Bay Area and Los Angeles, also in Dallas. Before expanding, Uber has partnered with Google’s Waymo in the US, China’s WeRide ...” (Ginny Kosila, [03:40])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Avalanche tragedy and rescue: [00:02]–[00:50]
• Guthrie kidnapping investigation: [00:50]–[01:51]
• Capitol arrest incident: [02:32]–[03:20]
• Uber autonomous vehicle developments: [03:20]–[04:06]
• International/legal/market updates: [04:06]–[04:28]

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Summary

This episode delivers fast-paced news highlights with a focus on immediacy, tragedy, and technological progress. The tone is straightforward, prioritizing facts and clarity. The tragic avalanche story is the most emotionally resonant, while updates on the Guthrie investigation and Uber's expansion touch on both criminal justice and innovation. Brief international headlines round out the coverage, with the episode concluding on a measured note about financial markets. Each segment provides listeners with critical updates, encapsulating the dynamic nature of a “fastest growing radio news network.”

Transcript

[Chris DeMaio]

A tragic Discovery. I'm Chris DeMaio, Fox News. Eight skiers have been found dead and one is still missing after an avalanche swept through part of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California Tuesday.

[Unidentified Fox News Reporter]

The group of 15 skiers, four guides and 11 of their clients finishing up a three day winter camping trip in Castle Peak. An avalanche warning was in effect at the time. With heavy snow and gale force winds, it took hours for some 50 rescuers to get to a group of six that managed to survive the avalanche that was described as the length of a football field. They dug their way out and were able to send text messages with their emergency beacons and call for help. Those who survived ranged in age from 30 to 55. Two were not able to walk out, but they are expected to be okay.

[Chris DeMaio]

Fox's Claudia Cowan is the deadliest avalanche in the country since 1981. The FBI is now using genetic genealogy to try and identify the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Fox's Jonathan Hunt is in Tucson, Arizona with more on the search.

[Unidentified Fox News Analyst]

Some interesting Internet searches for both Nancy Guthrie's home and Savannah Guthrie's salary that investigators are obviously going to want to take a look at now these are not directly from Google. They're a kind of recreation of Google trends. So there's a lot of could haves and maybes as there are with so many things in this case, but certainly something that's going to be looked at. In the meantime, having come to something of a DNA dead end in terms of matching names with the FBI's criminal database, investigators are now asking for help from private companies that look at genetic genealogy. One of those is Othram from Woodlands in Texas. They help bring to justice Brian Kohberger, the Idaho student killer and the illegal immigrant killer of Maryland mom Rachel Morin.

[Chris DeMaio]

It's fox's Jonathan Hunt now. The search for Nancy Guthrie has now lasted 19 days. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Chris DeMaio]

New details are emerging about the armed man who was arrested after running towards the Capitol.

[Unidentified Fox News Reporter]

In the newly released photos captured by security cameras here at the Capitol. You can see the young man identified as 18 year old Carter Camacho of Smyrna, Georgia, running toward the Capitol. U.S. capitol Police say they arrested Camacho with a loaded 12 gauge shotgun, wearing a tactical vest and gloves, carrying an additional 17 rounds of ammunition. Police say they found a gas mask and helmet inside a white Mercedes SUV Camacho had parked nearby. Camacho was in court this afternoon, still dressed in the green fatigues and army boots he was wearing at the time of his arrest. He spoke clearly and said he was in his second semester of college, but didn't say where. He's being charged with unlawful possession of a firearm on Capitol grounds.

[Chris DeMaio]

Fox 5 Washington's Bob Barnard Uber is expanding their rideshare services. Here's Fox's Ginny Kosila.

[Ginny Kosila]

Uber Technologies is investing more than $100 million to develop autonomous vehicle charging hubs. It's Uber's latest push to scale up its self driving service. The move includes the depots where Uber runs day to day operations and at pit stops throughout priority cities. The charging expansion will start in California's Bay Area and Los Angeles, also in Dallas. Before expanding, Uber has partnered with Google's waymo in the US China's WeRide to offer robot taxis on its ride app. It's also working on self driving, freight and delivery. Jenny Coselda, FOX News Former South Korean.

[Chris DeMaio]

President Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for his brief imposition of martial law. Yoon is likely to appeal. A gas explosion kills 13 after an apartment building partially collapsed in southern Pakistan. Stocks finishing higher on Wednesday, the dow ending up 129 points. I'm Chris DiMaio. This is Fox News.

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[Unidentified Fox News Reporter]

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