Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 02/16/2026 Newscast

Date: February 16, 2026
Host: Chris Foster (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme: This update delivers breaking national news stories, investigative updates, legislative developments, and cultural highlights in a compact, fast-paced format.

Main Highlights

• Breaking News: Mass shooting in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
• Ongoing Investigations: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (mother of Savannah Guthrie) – significant FBI lead
• International Affairs: US-Iran nuclear talks and Iran’s diplomatic meetings
• Obituary: Actor Robert Duvall’s legacy
• Politics and Legislation: Proposal to decriminalize prostitution in Colorado
• Public Policy: Possible national park designation for Los Angeles County coastlines
• Culture: Trends at the New York Toy Fair, 2026
• Sports: Japan wins Olympic gold in pairs figure skating

Detailed Breakdown & Key Points

1. Mass Shooting in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

[00:01–00:24]

• Incident: Shooting at an ice rink in Pawtucket, resulting in six people shot and three deaths (including the suspect, believed to be a suicide).
• Police Details:
  • Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Consalves confirms the casualties and unfolding details.
  • Quote [00:13], Chief Tina Consalves:

    "We had at least one suspect that was deceased at the time. We also have another victim inside Lynch Arena. And then we have just received word that there was a third victim that is now deceased at the hospital."

• Suspected Motivation: Appears to be a family dispute.

2. Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (Savannah Guthrie’s Mother)

[00:24–01:14]

• Investigation Status: All family members have been cleared by the sheriff’s office; rumors suggesting otherwise are dismissed as "wrong and cruel."
• FBI Involvement: Focused on a glove found as potential evidence, hoping for a DNA match in the national database.
• Quote [00:41], Jonathan Honda (FOX News):

  "The FBI says that this glove that they are testing appears to match those worn by the suspect we saw on that doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's house. Early hours of Sunday, February 1st is obviously a lead they really want to follow very closely. Now the big question is... does that glove come back with its DNA profile matching somebody in the national database that the FBI keeps? If it doesn't... then again, it's yet another dead end."

• Agencies Involved: Pima County Sheriff's Department (Tucson, AZ), FBI.

3. International Diplomacy: US-Iran Nuclear Talks

[01:14]

• Diplomatic Meetings: Iran's top diplomat and the United Nations nuclear watchdog met ahead of mediated US-Iran nuclear negotiations in Switzerland.
• Mediation: Oman is acting as the mediator for this round of talks.

4. Obituary: Robert Duvall

[01:14–02:00]

• Legacy: Robert Duvall, celebrated for his roles in Apocalypse Now, Lonesome Dove, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Godfather, died at age 95 after a seven-decade career.
• Accolades: Nominated for seven Oscars, won Best Actor for Tender Mercies (1983).
• Memorable quote [01:14], Chris Foster:

  "They shot Sonny on the Causeway. He's dead, he said. His role in Lonesome Dove was one of his favorites."

• Last Films: Released in 2002.

5. Colorado Prostitution Decriminalization Bill

[03:01–03:47]

• Legislative Proposal: Colorado State Senate introduces bill to decriminalize prostitution; reframing laws to "commercial sexual activity."
• Key Distinction: Pimping and coercion to remain illegal.
• Supporters Argued [03:05], Kristin Goodwin:

  "Fear of criminal punishment among consenting adults encourages physical, emotional and structural violence against sex workers, adding sex workers are less likely to report these crimes or seek medical help following an assault..."

• Critics’ View: Harms in the sex industry cannot be entirely regulated away.
• Comparison: Prostitution remains illegal in most US states, with exceptions in Maine and Nevada.

6. Public Input: Potential National Park for LA Coastline

[03:47–04:18]

• Proposal: Los Angeles County coastline could become a national park.
• Process: National Park Service gathers public input through April 6; the findings will inform a 2027 Congressional decision.
• Options: Full national park designation, select sites under federal management, or no change.

7. Culture and Business: New York Toy Fair Trends

[04:18–04:53]

• Trends: Collectors, themed toys (especially licensing), and trading cards forecast strong sales.
• Quote [04:29], Greg Ahern, Toy Association CEO:

  "We have a term in the toy industry we call it's very toyetic, right? So lots of toys are going to be able to be He-Man themed. Same thing with Toy Story 5. Who doesn't want a Buzz Lightyear or a Woody, right? Those are the types of things that drive our industry."

• Market Outlook: Over a dozen blockbuster films in 2026 expected to further propel toy licensing.

8. Sports: Japan Wins Olympic Gold in Figure Skating

[04:53]

• Update: Japan takes gold in pairs figure skating in the 2026 Olympics.

Notable Quotes

• Chief Tina Consalves (Pawtucket Police), on the shooting [00:13]:

  "We had at least one suspect that was deceased at the time. We also have another victim inside Lynch Arena..."

• Jonathan Honda (FOX News), on FBI investigation [00:41]:

  "Now the big question is... does that glove come back with its DNA profile matching somebody in the national database...?"

• Chris Foster (on Robert Duvall’s legacy) [01:14]:

  "They shot Sonny on the Causeway. He's dead, he said. His role in Lonesome Dove was one of his favorites."

• Kristin Goodwin (on Colorado bill) [03:05]:

  "...fear of criminal punishment among consenting adults encourages physical, emotional and structural violence against sex workers..."

• Greg Ahern (on toy industry trends) [04:29]:

  "We have a term in the toy industry we call it's very toyetic... Who doesn't want a Buzz Lightyear or a Woody, right? Those are the types of things that drive our industry."

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment/Quote | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:01 | Mass shooting alert – Pawtucket, RI | | 00:13 | Police Chief Consalves on casualties | | 00:24 | Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance update | | 00:41 | Jonathan Honda on FBI DNA lead | | 01:14 | Iran/US nuclear talks; Robert Duvall obituary | | 03:01 | Colorado seeks to decriminalize prostitution | | 03:05 | Kristin Goodwin on the bill’s supporters/critics | | 03:47 | L.A. coastline national park proposal—public comment | | 04:18 | NY Toy Fair trends with Lauren Simonetti and Greg Ahern (Toy Association CEO) | | 04:53 | Japan’s Olympic gold in figure skating |

Tone:
Direct, concise, informative, with respectful attention to breaking news and public interest stories.