NPR News: 02-11-2026 9AM EST

Summary

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NPR News Now: 02-11-2026 9AM EST

Host: Korva Coleman
Date: February 11, 2026
Duration: 5 minutes
Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of the hour’s top national and international headlines, covering U.S. job growth, diplomacy between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, developments in immigration enforcement, a mass shooting in Canada, EPA climate policy, and a setback for Moderna’s flu vaccine.

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Key News Segments & Insights

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1. U.S. Job Market Update (00:15 - 00:43)

• Headline: The government reports that employers added 130,000 new jobs last month, beating expectations.
• Details: Unemployment drops by 0.1% to 4.3%, reflecting a stronger labor market.
• Tone: Factual, upbeat about economic growth.
• Notable Quote:

  “The labor report was stronger than expected. The unemployment rate dipped 1/10 of 1% to 4.3%.”
  – Korva Coleman (00:18)

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2. U.S.-Israel-Iran Relations (00:43 - 01:29)

• Context: President Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House; Iran’s nuclear program is on the agenda.

• Expert Insight:

  • Matthew Kroenig (former Pentagon official): Notes Netanyahu’s preference for a tougher stance, possibly strikes, but acknowledges a desire to shape any forthcoming agreement.
  • Unnamed Political Analyst: Points to Trump’s reputation for unpredictability and deal-making, raising Israeli concerns over hasty diplomacy.
  • Kroenig: Emphasizes Israeli interests extend to limiting Iran's missile capabilities and support for proxy militias.

• Notable Quotes:

  “President Trump is known for being unpredictable…Netanyahu is worried that maybe in that rush for a deal…the president will agree to terms that harm Israel's security.”
  – Unnamed Political Analyst (00:59)

  “Netanyahu wants any deal to also include limits on ballistic missiles and ending support for militant proxy groups.”
  – Matthew Kroenig (01:14)

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3. Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Pullback (01:29 - 02:27)

• Topic: Possible end to the Trump administration’s large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota.
• Gov. Tim Walls: Engaged with federal officials; expresses cautious optimism, but stresses that Minnesota’s work continues post-operation.
• Scale: Recent reduction from 3,000 agents at peak to 700 withdrawn; further reductions possible if local cooperation increases.
• Notable Quotes:

  "I'm going to remain hopeful at this moment, trusting but verifying. Every indication I have is that this thing is winding up... But I want to assure all Minnesotans, I want to assure the business owners, we don't see this as the end. Our work just starts now."
  – Minnesota Governor Tim Walls (01:53)

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4. Mass Shooting in Northern British Columbia (02:27 - 03:02)

• Incident: Nine dead across two scenes—two at a residence, seven at a school. The perpetrator, a woman, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.
• Investigation: Ongoing, including the shooter’s connection to victims.
• RCMP Statement:

  “As part of the initial response, officers entered the school to locate the source of the threat. During their search, police located multiple victims. The individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased from what appears to be a self inflicted injury.”
  – Superintendent Ken Floyd (02:49)

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5. Missing Person Case: Nancy Guthrie (03:02 - 03:29)

• Update: Arizona officials detained and questioned a person about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (mother of Savannah Guthrie, TODAY show host). The individual was released; reports remain unconfirmed by NPR.

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6. EPA to End Greenhouse Gas Regulation (03:29 - 04:27)

• Major Policy Change: Trump administration plans to rescind the “endangerment finding” that underpins EPA’s regulation of greenhouse gases.
• Background:
  • The 2009 finding declared GHGs dangerous to public health and justified federal regulation.
• Press Secretary Caroline Levitt:

  “This will be the largest deregulatory action in American history.” (03:58)

• Reactions: Environmental groups, like Earth Justice, vow litigation.
• Quote:

  “The endangerment finding is the basis for federal climate pollution regulations on vehicles, power plants and the oil and gas industry.”
  – Jeff Brady (04:03) “Earth Justice President Abigail Dillon calls the Trump administration decision illegal.”
  – Jeff Brady (04:13)

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7. Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine Setback (04:27 - 04:55)

• Headline: FDA will not consider Moderna’s mRNA-based flu shot for approval.
• Details: Moderna cites study showing higher efficacy versus standard vaccine; FDA is unsatisfied with the data.
• Significance: Represents a regulatory hurdle for mRNA vaccine technology expansion.

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Memorable Quotes

• Korva Coleman on Job Numbers:

  “The unemployment rate dipped 1/10 of 1% to 4.3%.” (00:18)

• Political Analyst on U.S.-Iran Diplomacy:

  “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.” (00:59)

• Governor Walls on Immigration Operations:

  “I'm going to remain hopeful at this moment, trusting but verifying…” (01:53)

• RCMP Superintendent Floyd on the Shooting:

  “Officers entered the school…police located multiple victims. The individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased.” (02:49)

• Trump Press Secretary on EPA Rollback:

  “This will be the largest deregulatory action in American history.” (03:58)

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Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:15 – U.S. job growth and unemployment rate
• 00:43 – Trump-Netanyahu meeting & Iran nuclear talks
• 01:29 – Minnesota immigration enforcement update
• 02:27 – Mass shooting in British Columbia, Canada
• 03:02 – Nancy Guthrie missing person case
• 03:29 – EPA greenhouse gas regulation rollback
• 04:27 – Moderna flu vaccine denied FDA review

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This summary highlights the main headlines, expert and official insights, and the policy and human impacts behind each news item, giving listeners a concise but thorough understanding of NPR’s latest news coverage.

Transcript

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[Korva Coleman]

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. The government says employers added 130,000 jobs to the U.S. economy last month. The labor report was stronger than expected. The unemployment rate dipped 1/10 of 1% to 4.3%. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House today. They're expected to discuss Iran. NPR's Franco Ordonez reports. This comes after Trump declared very good talks were happening with Iran about its nuclear program.

[Matthew Kroenig]

President Trump has repeatedly swung from threatening strikes to making a deal. Matthew Kroenig, who worked on the Iranian file at the Pentagon, says Netanyahu would prefer strikes but also wants to do what he can to influence any potential agreement.

[Unnamed Political Analyst]

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 Kroenig]

Trump has made clear that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, but Netanyahu wants any deal to also include limits on ballistic missiles and ending support for militant proxy groups. Franco Ordonez, NPR News.

[Korva Coleman]

It is possible the Trump administration could be getting closer to winding down its immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota. The state's governor is predicting a major pullout of federal agents within days. Minnesota Public Radio's Brian Bakst reports.

[Brian Bakst]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walls says he's had new conversations with White House border czar Tom Homan and chief of Staff Susie Wiles about bringing the multi month operation to a close.

[Minnesota Governor Tim Walls]

I'm going to remain hopeful at this moment, trusting but verifying. Every indication I have is that this thing is winding up on the front end. But I want to assure all Minnesotans, I want to assure the business owners, we don't see this as the end. Our work just starts now.

[Brian Bakst]

Last week the Trump administration announced 700 agents were pulled out. That's out of a peak of as many as 3,000 agents in Minnesota. Homan has said more reductions would come if local jailers cooperate more in transferring immigrants to ICE custody. For NPR News, I'm Brian Baxter in St. Paul.

[Korva Coleman]

Authorities in Western Canada say a shooter killed nine people yesterday in two locations in a rural area of northern British Columbia. Two people were discovered dead in a home. Superintendent Ken Floyd is with the Royal Canadian Mounted police. He says seven other people were killed after the shooter opened fire in a school.

[Brian Bakst]

As part of the initial response, officers entered the school to locate the source of the threat. During their search, police located multiple victims. The individual believed to be the shooter was also found deceased from what appears to be a self inflicted injury.

[Korva Coleman]

The shooter was found to be female. Canadian authorities are investigating any possible link between the shooter and the victims. You're listening to npr. Officials in Southern Arizona say they've detained a person and questioned them about the missing mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, but reports say the detained person has now been released. NPR has not confirmed the reports. The Trump administration says it will end the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to regulate climate warming greenhouse gases. NPR's Jeff Brady reports that this week the administration plans to rescind a 2009 decision called the endangerment finding.

[Jeff Brady]

During the Obama administration, the EPA found that greenhouse gases from burning fossil fuels warm the climate and endanger public health. Now Trump press Secretary Caroline Levitt says that decision will be reversed.

[Korva Coleman]

This will be the largest deregulatory action in American history.

[Jeff Brady]

The endangerment finding is the basis for federal climate pollution regulations on vehicles, power plants and the oil and gas industry. Earth Justice President Abigail Dillon calls the Trump administration decision illegal and we will.

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See this administration in court to ensure.

[Korva Coleman]

That our government does its job to protect us.

[Jeff Brady]

The official announcement is expected Thursday at the White House. Jeff Brady, NPR News.

[Korva Coleman]

Vaccine maker Moderna says its new flu vaccine has been set back. Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration won't consider approving it. The flu shot uses MRNA technology. Moderna officials say a study shows that its flu shot is more effective than a standard one that's now on the market. The FDA says that it is not satisfied with that study. I'm Korva Coleman, NPR News, in Washington.

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