Tourists stuck in Mexico after cartel boss killed; Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th week l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Monday, February 23, 2026. (Getty Images)
From the killing of a Mexican cartel leader that has trapped some tourists in the country to week 4 of the search for Nancy Guthrie, here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of February 23.
1. ‘Code Red’ enacted to keep public safe
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Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’
Tourists at a Mexican resort say they were urged to stay put on Sunday as a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.
2. ‘It's just like a war'
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Arizonans shelter-in-place in Mexico after military kills cartel boss : 'How do we get out of here?'
Arizonans are sheltering in place across Mexico as widespread cartel violence erupted following a military operation that reportedly killed "El Mencho," the leader of the CJNG.
3. Nancy Guthrie search enters 4th week
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Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 23 latest updates
Monday marks Day 23 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.
4. Alleged intruder shot by resident
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Suspect shot by Gilbert resident after alleged break-in, assault: police
A suspected intruder is in critical condition after being shot by a resident during an alleged 4:30 a.m. break-in at a Gilbert apartment near the Loop 202.
5. ‘Oh my God, that’s her'
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Phoenix movers spot Amber Alert suspect at gas station, block her car until police arrive
Employees of a local business, Camelback Moving, are being hailed as heroes after they helped rescue a 3-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted from her Avondale home.
A look at today's weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 2/23/26
A big time warm up is coming this week to the Valley. Highs will be in the mid-80s on Monday, but we will see the 90s by the end of the week.