Tuesday, February 24, 2026

A daughter's desperate plea

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1 and her family is growing ever more desperate for her safe return. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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The Short List

Tue Feb 24 2026

 

Phaedra Trethan National Correspondent

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👋🏼 Hi there! I'm Phaedra Trethan. I am not a Costco member but this frozen treat has me thinking about becoming one. 🤔 🍨 😋

In Tuesday's news:

"Today" host Savannah Guthrie is offering $1 million for information leading to the return of her mother, who's been missing since Feb. 1. 🎗️
President Donald Trump addresses the nation tonight in his State of the Union address. 🎙️
The EPA released data on forever chemicals in public water systems. What we know. 🚰

But first: It looks like a lot of people could use an emotional support stuffed monkey. 🐒

A daughter's desperate plea

The agony in her voice and in her eyes was obvious as Savannah Guthrie pleaded again for her 84-year-old mother's return , four weeks into the disappearance that's baffled investigators and tormented the "Today" host and her family. "It is Day 24 since our mom was taken in the dark of night from her bed, and every hour and minute and second and every long night has been agony since then, of worrying about her, and fearing for her, and aching for her, and most of all, just missing her," Guthrie said, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie.

Watch: Savannah Guthrie's emotional plea.
More updates, including images that show a suspect may have visited Nancy Guthrie's home prior to the disappearance.

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Jamie Messick walks through a culvert as he joins other volunteers to search for any possible signs of Nancy Guthrie near her residence on Feb. 22, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The volunteer group was looking for anything that could help find Nancy Guthrie or the person or persons responsible for her disappearance. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st.

Joe Raedle, Getty Images

POTUS preps for SOTU

The Supreme Court ruled against his sweeping tariffs. Some polls put his disapproval rating as high as 60%. Americans are feeling pessimistic about the economy and his fellow Republicans are sweating the upcoming midterms. Still, as he prepares for Tuesday's State of the Union address, President Donald Trump says he has plenty of bragging to do: "It's going to be a long speech, because we have so much to talk about," Trump told reporters.

Why everyone's talking about the USA women's and men's gold medal-winning hockey teams.
Some celebs are planning a bit of counter-programming. Who's behind the "State of the Swamp."
This governor will give the Democrats' rebuttal. What to know about Abigail Spanberger.
Trump attacked justices on the Supreme Court for their tariff ruling. That could make tonight's speech a-w-k-w-a-r-d.

Real quick

For Americans stuck in Mexico, getting out of the country amid cartel violence could be costly.
Actor Robert Carradine died at 71. What his family said about the illness that cut his life short. 💔
A trial is underway for a Utah woman accused of killing her husband, then writing a children's book about grief. ⚖️
Two popular weight loss drugs may soon be cheaper. Here's why.

'Forever chemicals' in your drinking water?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently released a report indicating PFAS, so-called "forever chemicals" may be in the public drinking water systems serving more than 150 million Americans — with more than 1,050 water systems reporting PFAS levels above current EPA limits. What the report says about your water system.

Digging out in the East

The blizzard that blanketed much of the Northeast in as much as two to three feet of snow has turned deadly: A 21-year-old college student died from apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Joseph Boutros, who attended Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, was found inside a vehicle with the engine running on Monday; he died a short time later at a local hospital.

Thousands remain without power in Massachusetts. ▓
Some states remain under travel advisories. 🚫
This major metropolitan daily will not produce a print newspaper for the first time in its more than 150 years. 🗞️
Where the snowfall broke records. ❄️ ❄️ ❄️

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A plow clears the streets of snow during blizzard conditions in Boston on Feb. 23, 2026.

JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP via Getty Images

A break from the news

Some dogs love the snow. Some dogs ... not so much. 🐕‍🦺 ❄️ 😍
Everyone loves a parade. But how about a planetary parade? What to know about this cosmic confluence. 🪐 🔭
These wildlife photographs will take your breath away. 😍 📸

Phaedra Trethan is a national correspondent at USA TODAY. She'd love to hear from readers about The Short List, story ideas from across the nation and whether you watch the State of the Union address. Email her at ptrethan@usatoday.com.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', in a military operation on Sunday, at Palacio Nacional, in Mexico City, Mexico, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha

Sheinbaum called Musk's allegations, presented without evidence on his social media platform X, absurd.

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones was dealt a blow to his leadership committee as judge rules on opponent Rick Jackson's campaign finance lawsuit.
 

Jones takes campaign finance hit as Judge rules against him in lawsuit

A judge has ruled against Burt Jones and his special leadership committee that was previously fundraising unlimited amounts in race for GA governor.

A National Weather Service forecast generated on Feb. 24 shows rain, mixed precipitation and snow across a swath of the eastern United States on Feb. 26-27.
 

More snow?! Forecasters say several snowstorms are brewing.

Following the blizzard, the beleaguered Northeast will see little relief from wintry weather if the upcoming forecast verifies.

As the Carolinas near 1,000 cases, health care workers who've never seen this vaccine-preventable disease can get caught by surprise.
 

Hospitals are fighting this virus. Few doctors have seen it.

As the Carolinas near 1,000 cases, health care workers who've never seen this vaccine-preventable disease can get caught by surprise.

Actor Martin Short, his wife Nancy, left, and daughter Katherine pose with actress Goldie Hawn, right, at the afterparty for "The Producers" at the Hollywood Palladium on May 29, 2003, in Los Angeles.
 

Martin Short's eldest daughter Katherine dies at 42

Martin Short's family "is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time" following the death of his daughter, Katherine Hartley Short.

A burned-out truck is seen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on February 23, 2026.
 

Will Mexico violence impact Puerto Vallarta's LGBTQ+ haven status?

Unrest following the death of Rubén Oseguera Cervantes disrupted flights and raised safety concerns in Puerto Vallarta, a top LGBTQ+ getaway.

Items lie scattered inside a cabin at Camp Mystic on July 5, 2025, after deadly flooding in Kerr County, Texas.
 

Texas lieutenant governor says Camp Mystic shouldn't receive license

Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed on Feb. 23 accuses Texas Department of State Health Services officials of deliberately failing to follow state law.

Marla Gibbs attends the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards in 2024.
 

Marla Gibbs reveals near-fatal aneurysm, abusive marriage

In "It's Never Too Late," legendary sitcom star Marla Gibbs writes that acting "saved" her. She'd one day pave a path for other Black artists, too.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as an ex-revolutionary who needs to find his missing daughter in Paul Thomas Anderson's action thriller "One Battle After Another."
 

Here's where you can stream Oscar-nominated movies at home

Need to catch up on the 2026 Oscar movies? You can stream the major nominees right now on Netflix, HBO Max and Peacock (or buy or rent them).

Juan Uribe, right, and his son Max
 

Dad's plea goes viral: 'I need your help to save my son'

Juan Uribe's 15-year-old son Max needs a perfect stem cell donor match. His story went viral on social media, but the search isn't over.

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