9AM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 9AM ET, February 12, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major news stories, focusing on the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, recent military and political developments, the death of actor James Van Der Beek, and the latest Olympic and economic updates. The newscast features reports from multiple Fox News correspondents, succinctly highlighting key national and international events in FOX's direct, headline-driven style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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1. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation

[00:03 – 00:35]

• Status: No suspect or person of interest has been identified in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, age 84, now at Day 12 since she went missing.
• Local Search Efforts:
  • Forensic teams searched the area around Guthrie's home and her daughter Annie's house in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Pima County forensic unit observed on Campbell Road, a key local thoroughfare, as reported by Matt Finn.
• Potential Clue:
  • Investigators found a black glove about a mile from Nancy’s home. The glove could yield "critical DNA evidence."
• Connecting Evidence:
  • Video footage from the kidnapping shows a man wearing black gloves at the Guthrie home at the relevant time.

Notable Quote:
"The glove could ultimately offer critical DNA evidence." — Matt Finn (00:31)

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2. Senate Immigration Hearing in Minnesota

[00:35 – 00:47]

• Focus: The Senate is holding a hearing on controversial immigration enforcement tactics in Minnesota, likely to see Democrats clashing with ICE’s acting director.
• Broader Context: The issue is part of ongoing national debate over federal immigration enforcement at state and local levels.

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3. US Navy Ships Collide During Replenishment

[00:47 – 01:23]

• Incident: USS Truxton (guided-missile destroyer) and USNS Supply (fast combat support ship) collided during a replenishment operation at sea off the South American coast.
• Outcomes:
  • Two crew members suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition.
  • Both ships are safe to continue their missions; cause under investigation.
• Broader Frame:
  • Incident occurred amid continued US military patrols against suspected drug trafficking in the region.

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4. Ukraine–Russia War Developments & Olympic Controversy

[01:23 – 01:57]

• Military Action:
  • Ukraine bombed a Russian storage site (missiles/weapons) and an oil refinery.
  • Russia responded with a barrage on several Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
• Olympics Update:
  • Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Hiraskevich, a medal contender, was disqualified.
  • His helmet depicted Ukrainian athletes killed in the war; IOC President ordered him to leave the Games.

Notable Quote:
"His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia's invasion." — Jonathan Savage (01:50)

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5. US–Israel–Iran Diplomatic Tensions

[02:40 – 03:31]

• Summary: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Trump at the White House.
  • No major decisions confirmed, but US-Iran negotiations are ongoing.
  • Netanyahu pushed for talks to broaden to Iran's missile program and terror group support.
  • President Trump reiterated the possibility of further actions if a deal is not reached, referencing past airstrikes.
• Key Takeaway:
  • The situation remains tense; US maintains a firm stance if nuclear negotiations fail.

Notable Quote:
"If a deal cannot be made, we will have to see what the outcome will be, noting last year's US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites." — Jared Halpern (03:15)

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6. Actor James Van Der Beek Passes Away

[03:31 – 04:09]

• News:
  • James Van Der Beek, star of "Dawson's Creek," died at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.
• Tributes:
  • Katie Holmes (former co-star) posted:

    "I formed some words with heavy heart. This is a lot to process. I am so grateful to have shared in a piece of James's journey he is beloved for." (03:49)

  • A GoFundMe has been started to support his family amid financial difficulties from medical bills.

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7. Economic and Olympic Updates

[04:09 – 04:37]

• Unemployment:
  • First-time jobless claims dropped to 227,000 last week.
  • Ongoing claims rose slightly to 1.86 million.
• Markets: Stock futures were up ahead of the Wall Street opening.
• Winter Olympics:
  • The US is tied for second in medals (13 total); bronze won in women’s cross country.
  • Italy leads the games; US men's hockey launches their campaign against Latvia.

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• On the Guthrie investigation:

  "The glove could ultimately offer critical DNA evidence."
  — Matt Finn (00:31)

• On the disqualification of Ukrainian Olympian:

  "His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia's invasion."
  — Jonathan Savage (01:50)

• On Iran negotiations:

  "If a deal cannot be made, we will have to see what the outcome will be, noting last year's US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites."
  — Jared Halpern (03:15)

• James Van Der Beek Tribute:

  "This is a lot to process. I am so grateful to have shared in a piece of James's journey he is beloved for."
  — Katie Holmes (03:49, read by Ainsley Earhart)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation: 00:03 – 00:35
• Senate Immigration Hearing: 00:35 – 00:47
• US Navy Ships Collision: 00:47 – 01:23
• Ukraine and Olympic News: 01:23 – 01:57
• US–Israel–Iran Tensions: 02:40 – 03:31
• James Van Der Beek’s Death: 03:31 – 04:09
• Economic & Olympics Update: 04:09 – 04:37

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX News' signature brisk, no-nonsense delivery, prioritizing critical facts and headlines while occasionally allowing for brief, humanizing moments—especially in the tributes segment. Correspondents report from the field and the anchor transitions quickly, keeping information dense and accessible for listeners on the go.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Still no suspect or person of interest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. And on day 12, Fox's Matt Finn reports from Tucson, Arizona.

[Matt Finn]

Agents are scouring the area around Nancy's home here and also her daughter Annie's house. So this morning, one of our crew members saw the Pima county forensic team searching Campbell Road, which is a major thoroughfare that leads here into this neighborhood. And then yesterday also, investigators found a black glove about a mile away from Nancy Gu Guthrie's home. The glove could ultimately offer critical DNA evidence.

[Dave Anthony]

The man in video footage released Tuesday was wearing black gloves at the Guthrie home around the time the 84 year old was kidnapped. A hearing about to start in the Senate focused on controversial immigration enforcement in Minnesota that could have Democrats again sparring with ICE's acting director. As the US military continues to patrol off the South American coast where suspected drug trafficking boats have been blown up the past five months, two American Navy ships collide.

[Matt Murphy]

The guided missile destroyer USS Truxton and the Supply class fast combat support ship USNS Supply collided Wednesday afternoon during a replenishment at sea when ships sail side by side to transfer fuel and supplies. U.S. southern Command says two people suffered minor injuries and are in stable condition and both ships remain safe to continue operations. The cause is under investigation as fox's Matt Murphy.

[Dave Anthony]

Ukraine has bombed a Russian military storage site containing missiles and weapons and attacked an oil refinery while another Russian barrage overnight hit several cities in Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv. An athlete from Ukraine who took a stand against the war was disqualified the day at the Winter Olympics.

[Unnamed Reporter or Narrator]

Vladislav Hiraskevich was considered a medal contender in the skeleton event. But the International Olympic Committee president who was waiting for him at the start of the course told him he has to leave the games in northern Italy. His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia's invasion.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Jonathan Savage. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

Another veiled threat to Iran after Israel's prime minister went to the White House for talks.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump says nothing definitive was reached other than his insistence that negotiations with Iran continue to see whether or not a deal can be consummated. Wednesday's visit marked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's seventh president, with President Trump since the start of his second term coming as the Trump administration is negotiating a potential deal for Iran to abandon its nuclear program. Israel's leader has pushed for those talks to expand and cover Iran's ballistic missiles and support for terror groups. President Trump, posting on Truth Social, warns if a deal cannot be made, we will have to see what the outcome will be, noting last year's U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites at the White House. Jared Halpern, Fox News Actor James Van.

[Dave Anthony]

Der Beek has died. Best known for Dawson's Creek on TV Last year you had the opportunity to go to Paris and study because of me.

[Jared Halpern]

You didn't.

[Ainsley Earhart]

That wasn't your fault.

[Dave Anthony]

It was my fault because I should have made you go. He was only 48 and had been battling colorectal cancer.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Tributes to the beloved actor have been pouring in from friends and former co stars, including this from Katie Holmes. Posting quote I formed some words with heavy heart. This is a lot to process. I am so grateful to have shared in a piece of James's journey he is beloved for. Friends of Van Der Beek's family have also set up a GoFundMe campaign to help support his family, who they say are out of money and struggling after the cost of the medical bill.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Chanley Painter we just got an unemployment update. First time claims dropped slightly last week down to 227,000. There was a slight increase in the number of people continuing to collect jobless benefits. 1.86 million. On Wall street stock futures are rising before the opening bell. We mentioned the Olympics. The US is tied for second in the middle count now with 13. We just got bronze in the women's cross country. Italy is in the lead. And today the American men's hockey team filled with NHL players has its first game against Latvia. I'm Dave Anthony.

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