NPR News Now – February 10, 2026, 12AM EST

Host: Giles Snyder
Duration: ~5 minutes

Episode Overview

This episode of NPR News Now delivers a concise roundup of the top national and international stories as of February 10, 2026. Topics include congressional access to Jeffrey Epstein files, ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, updates on striking nurses in New York City, a new trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada involving the Gordie Howe Bridge, the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, and an update on skier Lindsey Vonn's condition after an Olympic injury.

Key News Segments and Major Insights

1. Congress Reviews (Partially Redacted) Jeffrey Epstein Files

[00:19–01:40]

• Context: For the first time, Congress members reviewed unredacted Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein.
• Details:
  • Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), lead sponsors of a bill for public file release, reviewed documents.
  • Despite access, Khanna expressed concern over persistent redactions.
    • Quote (Ro Khanna, 00:34):
      "Our bigger concern is that there's still a lot that's redacted. Even in what we're seeing, we're seeing redacted versions. I thought we were supposed to see the unredacted versions."
  • Massie identified six men "likely incriminated" by their inclusion and urged the DOJ to act.
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, speaking via video from prison, invoked her Fifth Amendment right and avoided Oversight Committee questions.

2. Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalations

[01:40–02:26]

• Events: Israeli military attacks in Lebanon killed four, including a toddler.
• Accounts:
  • Lebanese media reported a toddler and his father "fatally wounded" in a drone strike (targeted at a Hezbollah operative).
  • Israel stated they "regret any harm to uninvolved civilians."
  • Later that day: An alleged Hezbollah operative was shot in a border village.
• Civilian Impact: UN cites nearly half of casualties are civilians.
• Reporting by Sharad Khalib from Beirut:
  • Quote (Sharad Khalib, 01:40):
    "Israel still launches almost daily attacks. The UN says nearly half of those killed are civilians."

3. New York City Nurses’ Strike Nears Resolution

[02:26–03:15]

• Updates:
  • Nurses at Montefiore and Mount Sinai hospitals have reached tentative agreements after a month-long strike.
  • Agreements include 12% raises over three years and staffing improvements.
• Next Steps: Contract ratification votes to conclude by Wednesday. Negotiations at New York Presbyterian continue.
• Reporting by Caroline Lewis (WNYC):
  • Quote (Caroline Lewis, 02:45):
    "The agreements include raises of 12% over three years, along with staffing improvements and other wins."

4. U.S.-Canada Tensions Over Gordie Howe Bridge

[03:15–03:50]

• Background: President Trump threatens to bar opening of Detroit-Windsor bridge unless Canada offers "compensation and respect."
• Details: Bridge—funded by Canada—nears completion amid fresh U.S.-Canada trade friction.

5. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

[03:50–04:31]

• Update: Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie, remains missing after more than a week.
• Family Appeal:
  • Savannah and siblings have made public pleas for information.
    • Quote (Savannah Guthrie, 04:01):
      "We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help."
    • Quote (Savannah Guthrie, 04:10):
      "Even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, if you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you that you report to law enforcement."
  • FBI offers $50,000 reward for tips leading to arrest/conviction.
• Reporting by Ayanna Archie.

6. Lindsey Vonn’s Olympic Injury

[04:31–04:57]

• Incident: U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn suffered a left leg break during the Olympic downhill, requiring helicopter evacuation.
• Family Statement: Her father, Alan Kildo, stated he doesn't want her to race again.
• Recovery: Vonn shared (via Instagram) that the injury is "stable" but will need multiple surgeries.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• Ro Khanna (Congressman, 00:34):
  "I thought we were supposed to see the unredacted versions."

• Sharad Khalib (NPR Beirut, 01:40):
  "Israel still launches almost daily attacks. The UN says nearly half of those killed are civilians."

• Caroline Lewis (WNYC, 02:45):
  "The agreements include raises of 12% over three years, along with staffing improvements and other wins."

• Savannah Guthrie (04:01):
  "We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help."

• Savannah Guthrie (04:10):
  "Even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, if you hear anything...that you report to law enforcement."

Important Timestamps

• 00:19 — Congress reviews Epstein files
• 01:40 — Israel-Lebanon attack updates
• 02:26 — NYC nurses reach tentative contract agreements
• 03:15 — U.S.-Canada dispute over Gordie Howe bridge
• 03:50 — Savannah Guthrie appeals for help finding her missing mother
• 04:31 — Lindsey Vonn injury and family response

Note: The episode is fast-paced, direct, and strictly focuses on headline news with journalistic clarity and urgency.