Fox News Hourly Update – February 16, 2026

Episode Theme:
A concise round-up of major breaking news stories nationwide, led by a deadly shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game.

Main Story: Deadly Shooting at HS Hockey Game (Pawtucket, Rhode Island)

[00:02] – [00:39]

• Incident:

  • Shooting occurred during a high school hockey game at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, RI.
  • At least three people are reported dead.
  • Several others are hospitalized with serious injuries.

• Official Statement:

  • Police Chief Tina Gonzalez provides preliminary details:
    • "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." (Gonzalez, 00:14)
    • Incident is being investigated as possibly stemming from a domestic dispute.
    • The number of those injured may rise as the investigation continues.

• Law Enforcement Focus:

  • Police actively seeking answers about what led to the shooting.
  • Scene remains active; community urged to await further updates.

Other Major News Stories

Guthrie Family Ruled Out in High-Profile Disappearance

[00:39] – [01:10]

• Background:

  • Nancy Guthrie, reported missing from Tucson, Arizona, since January 31.
  • Evidence suggests she was forcibly taken; her blood found on her porch.

• Breakthrough:

  • The Pima County Sheriff's Office formally clears Guthrie’s family.
  • Col. Scott quotes the Sheriff:
    • "The Guthrie family, to include all siblings and spouses, has been cleared as possible suspects in this case. The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and our victims in this case. To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel." (Col. Scott, 00:46)

• Ongoing Investigation:

  • FBI releases doorbell footage of masked suspect at Guthrie’s home.

California Faces Major Winter Storm

[01:34] – [01:44]

• Significant winter storm forecasted to bring heavy snowfall.
• Fox Weather's Robert Ray (South Lake Tahoe):
  • "We're going to get about potentially a foot of snow here tomorrow. Well, that's the blockbuster many feet will." (Robert Ray, 01:34)
  • Residents urged to monitor conditions through Thursday.

Remembering Robert Duvall

[01:44]

• Acting legend Robert Duvall has died at 95.
• Al Pacino remembers Duvall as "a born actor."

National and International Headlines

Minnesota-Federal Clash Over Immigration Shooting Investigation

[02:31] – [03:16]

• State authorities barred from accessing evidence in the fatal FBI shooting of Alex Preddy, a U.S. citizen killed by immigration officers.
• Jeff Manasso, Fox News:
  • The Minnesota BCA calls the FBI’s lack of cooperation "unprecedented" and reiterates commitment to transparent, independent investigations.

Austria: Terror Arrest Linked to Taylor Swift Concert Plot

[03:16] – [03:46]

• 21-year-old charged with terrorism for planning attack on 2024 Taylor Swift concert.
• Suspect built connections to ISIS; attempted to obtain shrapnel bomb materials and weapons.
• Prosecutors reveal extensive international criminal efforts.

TikTok and AI Copyright Controversy

[03:46] – [04:26]

• Jenny Casola, Fox News:
  • The Motion Picture Association accuses TikTok of copyright violations over its Sea Dance AI tool, which allegedly uses US actors’ likenesses without permission.
  • "Sea Dance is said to use likenesses and voices of actors and others, blatantly violating copyright laws."
  • TikTok responds it’s "taking steps to boost safeguards."

Quotes & Key Moments

• Chief Tina Gonzalez (Pawtucket Police):

  • "We had at least one suspect that was deceased at the time...there was a third victim that is now deceased at the hospital." (00:14)

• Col. Scott (Pima County Sheriff's Office):

  • "The Guthrie family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and our victims in this case. To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel." (00:46)

• Fox Weather’s Robert Ray:

  • "We're going to get about potentially a foot of snow here tomorrow." (01:34)

• Jenny Casola (on AI Copyright):

  • “Sea Dance is said to use likenesses and voices of actors and others, blatantly violating copyright laws.” (03:46)

Timeline of Key Segments

• [00:02] – Shooting at RI high school hockey game
• [00:39] – Guthrie family cleared in missing persons case
• [01:34] – California winter storm update
• [01:44] – Robert Duvall’s passing
• [02:31] – Minnesota-FBI dispute over shooting case
• [03:16] – Austria terror arrest at Taylor Swift concert
• [03:46] – TikTok AI copyright controversy

This episode delivers a succinct but impactful overview of urgent national and world news, highlighting tragic events, criminal investigations, public safety concerns, and ongoing technology debates. The reporting remains direct and sober, capturing facts as they develop.