Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published February 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM CST

The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress Monday, the Seahawks pummel the Patriots, taking home Super Bowl LX title.

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