20th day of Nancy Guthrie search; Loop 101 shut down by crash l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Friday, February 20, 2026. (Getty Images; ADOT; White House)
From the latest developments in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as the search for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie enters its 20th day to a crash that partially closed a West Valley freeway, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of February 20.
1. Nancy Guthrie search continues
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Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 20 latest updates
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
2. Person hurt in freeway crash
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1 hurt in Loop 101 crash at Grand Avenue
The northbound lanes of the Loop 101 Agua Fria are back open at Grand Avenue after a single-car crash left one person hospitalized.
3. Triple shooting in Tempe
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3 people shot in Tempe, no suspects outstanding: PD
There are no outstanding suspects after police say three people were shot on Feb. 20 near Dorsey Lane and Apache Boulevard.
4. SCOTUS strikes down Trump's tariffs
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Supreme Court rules Trump's tariffs violated federal law
On Friday, the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, handing Trump a major loss on an issue important to his economic agenda.
5. AZ prison health care takeover
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Judge orders AZ prison health care operations takeover
A federal judge has ordered a takeover of Arizona prison's health care operations, and now, the search is on for the person to run it.
Friday & weekend weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 2/20/26
The third and final storm is exiting the state on Friday. In the Valley, highs will be in the mid-60s.