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Posted by Edward Helmore

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-arizona

The disappearance in Arizona of the Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother has captivated the nation

Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home two weeks ago, setting off a potent chain reaction of federal and local criminal investigation, amateur sleuthing and public obsession that – so far – has resulted in neither the 84-year-old grandmother being located or anyone named as a suspect or, indeed, arrested.

It is a case that is both enthralling and baffling the American public, casting doubts on the ability of investigators to get to the bottom of the mystery that each day generates a fresh 24-hour news cycle – but seemingly little in the way of solid fresh leads likely to solve the case.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/nancy-guthrie-disappearance-arizona

Posted by Jeremy Barr in Washington

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/14/cbs-peter-attia-jeffrey-epstein

Staffers believe network has decided to retain Attia, who issued apology after inappropriate Epstein emails, as on-air analyst

Two weeks after a trove of files revealed extensive – and inappropriate – communications between Jeffrey Epstein and a recently named CBS News contributor, the longevity expert Peter Attia, the network appears to have settled on keeping him.

“Everyone internally unofficially concluded he was staying as of about a week ago,” one CBS News staffer told the Guardian.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2026/feb/14/cbs-peter-attia-jeffrey-epstein

Posted by Emillia Hawkins

https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/feb/14/fa-cup-news-and-buildup-efl-and-more-football-matchday-live

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From Arsenal’s midfield conundrum to Newcastle’s misfiring attack, here are 10 things to look out for in the FA Cup this weekend.

Paris St Germain’s Ligue 1 title hopes suffered a blow with a 3-1 defeat by managerless Rennes at Roazhon Park. Luis Enrique’s side moved back into top spot ahead of Lens last weekend with a 5-0 hammering of Marseille, their seventh success in a row in the league, but they were swiftly brought back down to earth in Brittany.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/feb/14/fa-cup-news-and-buildup-efl-and-more-football-matchday-live

Posted by Patrick Wintour in Munich

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/marco-rubio-us-child-of-europe-trump-munich

Secretary of state calls the US ‘a child of Europe’ and urges continent to back a new world order

• Munich security conference live: Europe must be ready to fight Russia as ‘warning signs are there’, says Starmer

The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has described America as “a child of Europe” and made an emotional but highly conditional offer of a new partnership, insisting the two continents belong together.

In a much-anticipated speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, he said the US was intent on building a new world order, adding “while we are prepared, if necessary, to do this alone, it is our preference and it is our hope to do this together with you, our friends here in Europe”. The US and Europe, he said “belong together”.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/14/marco-rubio-us-child-of-europe-trump-munich

Posted by Tanya Aldred (now), Billy Munday and James Wallace

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/feb/14/winter-olympics-2026-giant-slalom-freestyle-skiing-skeleton-ice-hockey-live

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Women’s dual moguls: It’s all very civilised out on the snow, the athletes have a hug when they reach the bottom. I was thinking the snow looked a bit grubby but it turns out the authorities put out pine needles – I think to help skiers find their way.

Anyway, they’ve zipped through very quickly and have already sorted the quarter finals, with four Americans in the final eight.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2026/feb/14/winter-olympics-2026-giant-slalom-freestyle-skiing-skeleton-ice-hockey-live

Posted by Jakub Krupa in Munich

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/14/munich-security-conference-live-marco-rubio-keir-starmer-eu-europe-ukraine-russia-latest-news-updates

Russia has shown ‘appetite for aggression’ and possible path for Europe’s future, UK prime minister says

Rubio insists that the US “do not seek to separate, but to revitalise an old friendship.”

He says “we do not want allies to rationalise the broken status quo rather than reckon with what is necessary to fix it.”

“We do not want our allies to be weak, because that makes us weaker.

We want allies who can defend themselves, so that no adversary will ever be tempted to test our collective strength. This is why we do not want our allies to be shackled by guilt and shame.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/feb/14/munich-security-conference-live-marco-rubio-keir-starmer-eu-europe-ukraine-russia-latest-news-updates