NPR News Now: 02-11-2026, 6AM EST — Episode Summary

Overview

This concise news update from NPR News Now, hosted by Korva Coleman, covers pressing international and domestic news stories as of February 11, 2026. Major topics include U.S.-Israeli discussions on Iran, legal proceedings involving journalists in Minnesota, a tragic mass shooting in Canada, a developing abduction case in Arizona, airspace closures in Texas and Louisiana, and results from the Winter Olympics in Milan.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump-Netanyahu Meeting and Iran Nuclear Talks

[00:19–01:20]

• President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, with expectations to focus on Iran and its nuclear program.

• Franco Ordonez reports on the complexity of Trump’s approach, swinging between aggression and deal-making.

• Netanyahu is advocating for a more comprehensive agreement, extending beyond nuclear restrictions to include ballistic missiles and Iran's support for militant proxies.

  Notable Quote:

  • "President Trump is known for being unpredictable. He is known for liking deals, for being a peacemaker. And I think Netanyahu is worried that maybe in that rush for a deal that the president will agree to terms that harm Israel's security."
    — Matthew Kroneg, [00:50]

2. Legal Defense of Black Journalists in Minnesota

[01:20–02:14]

• Two former Assistant U.S. attorneys are defending Don Lemon (formerly of CNN) and Georgia Ford, both Black journalists charged regarding a demonstration at a St. Paul church.
• The charges fall under a civil rights statute historically used against the Ku Klux Klan.
• Both defense attorneys have notable backgrounds, with one previously leading state prosecutions and leaving after federal pressure in a sensitive case involving ICE.

3. Mass Shooting in Western Canada

[02:14–03:08]

• A mass shooting occurred at both a secondary school and a residence in Tumblr Ridge, British Columbia, resulting in at least nine deaths and over two dozen injuries.

• The suspected shooter—a woman—was found dead at the scene.

• Law enforcement is struggling to identify a motive.

  Notable Quote:

  • "I think we will struggle to determine the why, but we're going to try and do our best to determine what transpired that day and what led up to this tragic event."
    — RCMP Superintendent Ken Floyd, [02:51]

4. Other National and International Headlines

[03:08–04:53]

• Arizona Abduction Case: Authorities have detained and questioned a person regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The situation remains fluid with conflicting reports about the detainee's release.

• Airspace Closures: The FAA has closed airspace around El Paso, Texas, for ten days for unspecified security reasons. Similar closures will take effect over New Orleans shortly.

• Winter Olympics Hockey:

  • The U.S. women’s hockey team decisively defeats Canada 5-0 in the preliminary round in Milan—described as Canada's worst Olympic defeat.
  • Both teams are likely to face each other again in the tournament’s final rounds.

  Notable Quotes:

  • "The Americans dominated the game from start to finish, easily beating their Canadian rivals five to nothing."
    — Steve Futterman, [04:12]
  • "This is only the preliminary round. Both the US And Canada are expected to make it into the next round. And because they are the two most dominant teams in women's hockey, many expect there to be a rematch in the gold medal game."
    — Steve Futterman, [04:28]

Memorable Moments and Quotes

• On Trump’s Diplomacy:
  "President Trump is known for being unpredictable... Netanhayu is worried that maybe in that rush for a deal... the president will agree to terms that harm Israel's security."
  — Matthew Kroneg, [00:50]

• On the Canadian Tragedy:
  "I think we will struggle to determine the why, but we're going to try and do our best to determine what transpired that day and what led up to this tragic event."
  — Superintendent Ken Floyd, [02:51]

• Olympic Hockey Rivalry:
  "The Americans dominated the game from start to finish, easily beating their Canadian rivals five to nothing."
  — Steve Futterman, [04:12]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump–Netanyahu–Iran: [00:19–01:20]
• Journalists Charged in Minnesota: [01:20–02:14]
• Western Canada Shooting: [02:14–03:08]
• Arizona Abduction & FAA Closures: [03:08–04:12]
• Winter Olympics Hockey: [04:12–04:53]

Tone and Language

The reporting is concise, factual, and maintains NPR's signature tone of impartiality and clarity. Interviews and quoted commentary add depth and immediate perspective to the facts.

This episode efficiently delivers crucial news for February 11, 2026, succinctly briefing listeners on global politics, justice, safety, and sports in under five minutes.