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.

Key News Segments & Insights

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)

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)

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• Scale: Recent reduction from 3,000 agents at peak to 700 withdrawn; further reductions possible if local cooperation increases.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)

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)

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.

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)

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.

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)

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

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.