Federal judge orders National Park Service to restore slavery exhibit

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The Interior Department spokesperson said the agency disagrees with the court’s ruling.

“The National Park Service routinely updates exhibits across the park system to ensure historical accuracy and completeness,” said the spokesperson.

Independence National Historical Park President's House Site

The President’s House, part of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, commemorates the lives of nine enslaved people owned by George Washington. (NPS)

“If not for this unnecessary judicial intervention, updated interpretive materials providing a fuller account of the history of slavery at Independence Hall would have been installed in the coming days,” the spokesperson added.

On Jan. 22, NPS removed 34 educational panels and deactivated accompanying video exhibits under an executive order that directed the Secretary of the Interior to remove content that “inappropriately disparage[s] Americans past or living” — and focuses instead on “the greatness of the achievements … of the American people,” as FOX29 reported.

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An Interior Department spokesperson told Fox News Digital that an appeal was filed Monday night. (NPS)

NPS was directed to look at the merchandise sold to make sure all retail items complied by Dec. 19.

“The goal is to keep National Parks focused on their core mission: preserving natural and cultural resources for the benefit of all Americans,” an Interior Department spokesperson said to Fox News Digital at the time.

Retail items are considered “public-facing content,” making them subject to the order.

If items were identified as “non-compliant,” those items were then “removed from sale immediately.”

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

Harvard offers Immigrant Justice Lab course for students to help asylum seekers

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The University of Harvard is offering an “Immigrant Justice Lab” course this semester where Ivy League students can earn credit hours contributing “research and writing for asylum applicants.”

HIST 123 is available for undergraduate students in the History department of the school’s social sciences division and utilizes a partnership with the Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice, a nonprofit legal services organization that provides free representation to asylum seekers.

“This course trains and supports teams of undergraduates to contribute research and writing for asylum applicants represented by attorneys at the Mabel Center for Immigrant Justice,” the course description reads.

The description goes on to explain that the course will be operating on four parallel tracks, one of which “involves reflection and on the ethical practice of legal advocacy, and responsible depictions of violence and injustice in foreign cultures.”

Harvard University is offering an “Immigrant Justice Lab” history course that allows undergraduates to earn credit by conducting research and writing for asylum applicants in partnership with a nonprofit legal group. (Sophie Park/Bloomberg)

The course drew criticism on social media, including from conservative school choice advocate and Americans for Fair Treatment Senior Fellow Corey DeAngelis, who told Fox News Digital the class “prioritizing illegal immigrants over American students.”

“Once America’s premier university, Harvard has devolved into an irredeemable bastion of woke activism, prioritizing illegal immigrants over American students – it’s too far gone, and the only solution is to strip all federal funding and its tax-exempt status,” DeAngelis told Fox.

“With billions in endowments, Harvard doesn’t need federal handouts – President Trump must go nuclear and pull all taxpayer funding immediately to stop elite universities from using our money to aid illegal immigrants and push radical agendas,” DeAngelis added.

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The Mabel Center, whose attorneys students will be working with during the semester, is funded almost entirely by contributions from “individual, foundation, and corporate donors,” according to the organization’s website and IRS data.

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The program has drawn criticism from conservative advocates who argue it reflects “woke activism,” while Harvard and the nonprofit did not respond to requests for comment. (Sophie Park/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Fox News Digital reached out to the Mabel Center, but did not receive a response.

According to Harvard’s website, the course has been offered for some time, dating back to at least 2023.

The University’s Center for International Affairs also plans to host an “Immigration Justice Lab Conference” in March which is open to the public.

“The Immigrant Justice Lab at Harvard is developing a project dedicated to generating new research on the contemporary social conditions faced by migrants in the Americas and making that research available to migrants and their advocates, and indirectly to asylum officers and immigration judges,” the description of the conference reads.

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The conference comes as Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth cut ties with the Ivy League school earlier this month, saying the university was “woke.”

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently cut ties with Harvard, calling the university “woke” and announcing the Pentagon would end certain graduate programs and fellowships for active-duty service members there. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)

“Too many faculty members openly loathe our military. They cast our armed forces in a negative light and squelch anyone who challenges their leftist political leanings, all while charging enormous tuition. It’s not worth it,” Hegseth said. ”They’ve replaced open inquiry and honest debate with rigid orthodoxy.”

“Harvard is woke; The War Department is not,” Hegseth added.

The DoW secretary said that the department would be ending graduate-level training, fellowships, and certificate programs for active-duty service members starting in the coming school year.

Fox News Digital reached out to Harvard University, but did not receive a response.

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Paris Olympics ‘reinterpreted tradition’ vs Milan, says expert

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February 17, 2026

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Paris and Milan-Cortina delivered two sharply different Olympic spectacles, one that ignited culture-war backlash and another that leaned into heritage and national pride, a contrast some observers say mirrors the political paths of Emmanuel Macron and Giorgia Meloni.

Olympic opening ceremonies rank among the world’s most-watched cultural broadcasts, making them powerful stages for nations to project how they see themselves and how they want to be seen. “Paris tried to reinterpret tradition. Milan showcased tradition,” Hugh Dugan, an Olympic Truce advocate and former U.S. diplomat, told Fox News Digital, framing the contrast between the ceremonies as part of a broader debate over the role of culture, politics and identity in the Games.

Dugan described the 2024 Paris ceremony as “a deliberately disruptive, decentralized, urban spectacle… visually bold but polarizing,” built around a narrative collage of modern France, diversity and reinterpretation of history. He said choreography and costuming “often carried explicit social commentary,” fueling debate over whether parts of the ceremony were intentionally provocative or ideologically driven.

The Trocadero venue while the delegations arrive, in Paris, during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics, July 26, 2024. (Francois-Xavier Marit/Pool Photo via AP)

The 2024 Paris opening ceremony, staged along the Seine, sparked controversy after a segment widely interpreted as referencing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” drew criticism from Christian groups and conservative commentators before organizers clarified the intent and apologized for any offense.

The moment became a flashpoint in France’s wider culture-war debate over identity, religion and the meaning of public symbolism. The Conversation reported that the ceremony triggered a national discussion over “woke ideology” and France’s cultural direction.

Some of the performers who appeared in the Last Supper depiction in the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. (Tingshu Wang/Reuters)

Emma Schubart, a research fellow at the U.K.-based Henry Jackson Society, told Fox News Digital, “The Olympics have become a stage for cultural politics as much as sport.”

She continued, “President Emmanuel Macron’s France leaned into progressive, ‘woke’ politics and post-national symbolism, while Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s Italy emphasized heritage, tradition and unapologetic national pride. These aesthetic choices reflect a widening divide over Europe’s cultural and political future.”

Flagbearers Arianna Fontana and Federico Pellegrino of Team Italy walk in the parade during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics at San Siro Stadium on Feb. 6, 2026, in Milan, Italy. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Dugan praised the Italian games, saying the Milan-Cortina Winter Games ceremony highlighted “tradition, harmony, co-existence and the Olympic truce,” emphasizing heritage, landscapes and the athlete procession over political messaging. He called the Italian approach “panoramic, heritage-driven, classical,” compared with Paris’ “maximalist, narrative-driven, experimental” style.”

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends the Inauguration ceremony of the Olympic Torch Relay for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games at the Quirinale Palace, on Dec. 5, 2025, in Rome. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Reporting on the Milan ceremony described it as a unity-focused event celebrating Italian culture, design and scenery while pushing past pre-Games tensions and highlighting the Olympic ideal of connection and peace. Coverage emphasized tradition and spectacle rather than ideological symbolism, with performances rooted in classical imagery and national identity.

Dugan, who recently launched a Truce Compliance Index tracking how countries observe the tradition, argued the difference reflected two distinct philosophies about what Olympic ceremonies should represent.

Matilda De Angelis at the Winter Olympics

Italian actress Matilda De Angelis performs during the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Paris leaned into modern identity and pluralism, he said, presenting an ambitious cultural narrative that some audiences found bold while others viewed it as politically charged. Milan, by contrast, centered its message on timeless themes tied to heritage, human connection and the Olympic truce.

President Macron with Tony Estanguet and other leaders at Paris Olympics opening ceremonies

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, waves during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, in Paris. (Christian Liewig-Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

The contrast between the ceremonies highlights a broader evolution of the Olympics themselves. Host nations increasingly use opening ceremonies to project national identity and values, whether through modern reinterpretation or traditional symbolism.

Efrat Lachter is a world reporter for Fox News Digital covering international affairs and the United Nations. Follow her on X @efratlachter. Stories can be sent to efrat.lachter@fox.com.

Canary Islands may hit tourists with fines if they ignore safety warnings and need rescue

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February 17, 2026

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Following a string of recently deployed emergency operations, Canary Islands officials are calling out tourists for ignoring safety advisories — and even floating a possible fine for visitors.

Emergency rescues and searches come with “a price,” said Fernando Figuereo, general director of emergencies.

He added, “The emergency is not free,” according to Spanish paper El Diario.

He said the use of a rescue helicopter for an hour can cost over $2,000.

“We understand that the reckless person has to pay it. It is not about punishing someone who has suffered a fall, but rather recklessness,” Figuereo reportedly said at a press conference on Feb. 10.

Canary Islands officials are considering fining “reckless” tourists for the use of costly rescue operations. (Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images)

Figuereo cited an example of visitors who ignore red flags on beaches — leading to a water accident as a result.

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“We want the Canary Islands Police, which is being implemented on all islands, to be a participant so that they register the rescued person if negligence is proven,” he said.

About 18.4 million tourists, both international and from the Spanish mainland, visited the Canary Islands in 2025. (Desiree Martin/AFP via Getty Images)

The government is working on drafting new edits to the Civil Protection and Emergencies law.

In January, a 23-year-old tourist was left in critical condition after falling in a hard-to-reach area while hiking on the Los Gigantes cliffs, according to “Guide to the Canary Islands.”

The same outlet also reported the recovery of the body of a missing tourist off southern Lanzarote. Tourists from the same group were found nearby.

An island official said emergency rescues and searches come with “a price.” (Ximena Borrazas/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Dive teams, firefighters, a helicopter, maritime rescue resources and police ultimately rescued the three other tourists, according to “Guide to the Canary Islands.”

The men were reportedly students in Madrid who had visited the area together. They had walked into the area despite a road closure barrier.

About 18.4 million tourists, both international and from the Spanish mainland, visited the Canary Islands in 2025, according to government data.

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.

Ancient Pilgrims’ Road in Jerusalem opens to public for first time in 2,000 years

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February 17, 2026

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For the first time in 2,000 years, visitors can walk the ancient Pilgrims’ Road — a historic path dating back to the time of Jesus.

Known to archaeologists as the stepped street, Pilgrims’ Road is a path in East Jerusalem that once served as the city’s main thoroughfare.

It connected the Pool of Siloam to the Temple Mount during the Second Temple period, which lasted from 516 B.C. to 70 A.D.

Constructed in the first century A.D., the road runs nearly half a mile — about 1,970 feet — through ancient Jerusalem.

Now, tourists can walk in the footsteps of Jesus — and other first-century Jews — thanks to the City of David archaeological site.

The Pilgrims’ Road in Jerusalem has opened to visitors for the first time in 2,000 years, allowing tourists to walk a path dating back to the time of Jesus. (Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images; City of David)

In a Feb. 10 statement, the City of David announced that the first tour has concluded, with participants including Israeli President Isaac Herzog and philanthropist Miriam Adelson.

The road served “as a major artery of movement in ancient Jerusalem,” the organization said.

Tourists can walk in the footsteps of Jesus, thanks to the City of David archaeological site.

“Local residents, merchants, visitors and pilgrims passed along this route, arriving in Jerusalem from across the land and from around the world,” the City of David said.

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One of the most remarkable things about the road, the statement added, was its well-preserved condition.

The road was abandoned suddenly during the Great Revolt — and it “remained buried beneath layers of Earth for about two millennia.”

Constructed in the first century A.D., the road stretches nearly half a mile, or about 1,970 feet. (City of David)

“The street has not been reconstructed or redesigned,” the statement said.

“It was uncovered exactly as it was [and] left untouched.”

Tourists can access the road by visiting the City of David, and both guided and self-guided tours are available.

It begins with an overlook of ancient Jerusalem, proceeds through the underground tunnel and ends at Davidson Archaeological Park, just south of the Temple Mount.

The Pilgrims’ Road dates to the Second Temple period, which ended in 70 A.D. with the destruction of the temple. (The Print Collector/Getty Images)

The tour “lasts approximately two hours and is suitable for families with children, adults and organized groups,” the City of David said.

The statement added, “Its opening enables visitors to walk a street that lay hidden underground for thousands of years and to encounter Jerusalem as it once was — a living, dynamic and bustling city, revealed directly through its authentic remains, without reconstruction.”

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The route carries weight for both Jews and Christians, an official from City of David told Fox News Digital.

Walking along the path from Pool of Siloam and the Temple Mount is “deeply significant,” the spokesperson said.

Split image of artifact, man working on ancient road

The City of David said the street was uncovered exactly as it was and left untouched without reconstruction. (City of David)

“The Jewish connection to the area dates back some four millennia to the time of Abraham, and for Christians, dating back some 2,000 years to the foundational moments of their faith,” he said.

He also emphasized the rarity of the road — both its preservation and its importance.

“While there may be other ancient roads from antiquity, both in and outside of Israel, few if any have the significance of the Pilgrimage Road — with meaning to billions, not just millions,” the official added.

Family seating mixup on Southwest Airlines sparks heated debate online

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February 16, 2026

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A family seating mix-up on a recent flight has sparked online debate over whether airlines should guarantee that parents and young children sit together or not.

The dispute began after a passenger shared on X that his wife and two young children were automatically assigned seats in separate rows on a Southwest Airlines flight.

The family did not pay for seat selection, the post noted. Rather, the airline’s system assigned seats individually.

The passenger said his 2-year-old child was placed in a different row from both his mother and sibling, despite indicating during booking that the couple was traveling with children.

The post drew attention, with many commenters criticizing the father for declining to purchase seat selection.

A Southwest flight assigned a family to separate rows, with their 2-year-old child (not pictured) seated elsewhere. (iStock)

“If you’re so cheap that you refuse to not pay for seat selection, then why didn’t you put the 2-year-old as a lap child?” one user wrote.

“Next time, buy the seats together. It’s that easy,” another added.

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Some users also pointed out that separating families on planes can place pressure on other passengers to switch seats to accommodate others.

“I love kids, but I’d hate to be that passenger who has to move for your family to sit together,” a commenter said.

Father and young son sitting together on airplane watching in-flight entertainment screen.

The post sparked criticism of the father (not pictured) for not paying to select seats — with some saying the perplexing situation could have been avoided. (iStock)

Others, however, argued that airlines should automatically seat young children next to a parent or guardian, particularly when a child’s age is provided during booking.

“All minors should be assigned next to an adult,” one user wrote.

Fox News Digital reached out to Southwest Airlines for comment about the incident.

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The situation comes amid changes at Southwest Airlines, which began transitioning to an assigned seating model in January.

Federal regulations do not currently require airlines to guarantee adjacent seating.

The carrier had long been known for its open seating policy, which allowed passengers to choose any available seat upon boarding.

The U.S. Department of Transportation encourages airlines to seat young children next to a parent or accompanying adult at no additional charge, according to the agency’s website.

However, federal regulations do not currently require airlines to guarantee adjacent seating.

Mother and two children looking out airplane window while seated on a commercial flight.

The DOT advises airlines to place young children beside a parent or guardian at no extra cost, though there is no federal rule requiring carriers to ensure seats are together. (iStock)

The department maintains an online dashboard that outlines which carriers commit to seating children age 13 and under next to an accompanying adult without an added fee.

The dashboard shows that Southwest Airlines does not commit to providing fee-free guaranteed adjacent seating.

Other major carriers that do not commit to providing fee-free guaranteed adjacent seating include Delta, Spirit, Allegiant and United, according to the DOT dashboard.

Several airlines, however, state that they will seat children age 13 and under next to an accompanying adult at no additional cost under certain conditions.

Those carriers include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue.

Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.

Airport security roundup reveals bizarre items confiscated from passengers

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February 16, 2026

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Turtles, razor blades and even a replica pipe bomb were just a few of the shocking items confiscated by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2025, the agency reported recently.

The agency detailed the security incidents in a post on its official Instagram account, showcasing items discovered in both carry-on and checked baggage at airports across the country.

Here are 10 discoveries revealed by the TSA.

1. Explosive device replica in checked luggage

At Boise Airport (BOI), officers discovered a replica pipe bomb and imitation explosive materials inside a checked bag, TSA said.

The agency emphasized that both real and replica explosive devices are strictly prohibited in any baggage.

The TSA published a summary of the strangest and most alarming items it confiscated at airport security checkpoints throughout 2025. (iStock)

2. Turtles hidden in passengers’ clothing

In two separate incidents, TSA officers discovered turtles hidden on passengers — one concealed inside a traveler’s pants at Newark Liberty (EWR) and two others hidden inside a bra at Miami (MIA).

“What the shell!” TSA wrote in the post.

3. Razor blades wrapped and hidden in clothing

At Denver International Airport (DEN), TSA officers discovered 20 razor blades wrapped in paper towels and hidden in a passenger’s clothing.

4. Illegal drugs packed in carry-on bag

At Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA), TSA officers discovered a carry-on bag containing heroin, fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, ketamine, acid tabs, Xanax bars and other controlled substances concealed inside footwear.

Airport security officers review X-ray scanner images at a TSA checkpoint while monitoring passenger luggage.

TSA officers found turtles hidden on passengers, including one in a traveler’s pants at Newark Liberty (EWR) and two inside a bra at Miami (MIA). (iStock)

5. Blade concealed in knee brace

A passenger at Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) attempted to hide a knife inside a knee brace. The item was discovered during routine screening.

“Knife try!” TSA said.

6. Suspected illegal drugs concealed inside container

At Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC), officers encountered controlled substances concealed inside a toiletry container.

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TSA noted that while officers are not actively searching for narcotics, any suspected illegal items are referred to law enforcement.

“There are going to be extremely strange outliers.”

7. Knife hidden in child’s car seat

Screeners at Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) found a knife concealed inside a child’s car seat.

Sharp objects are not allowed in carry-on bags and must be placed in checked luggage, TSA said on its website.

Airport security officer wearing blue gloves inspects a passenger’s floral bag at a TSA screening checkpoint.

Notable items included a knife stashed in a knee brace and suspected illegal drugs intercepted in Anchorage. (iStock)

8. Ammunition in carry-on bag

A passenger at Miami International Airport (MIA) attempted to bring ammunition through the checkpoint in a carry-on.

TSA said bullets must be transported in checked baggage under specific packaging requirements.

9. Improperly declared firearm

At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), TSA officers intercepted a firearm that had not been properly declared.

The agency reminded travelers that guns must be properly packaged and declared before flying.

10. Bullets and knives improperly packed

Passengers at Akron–Canton Airport (CAK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) were stopped after attempting to bring ammunition and knives through security checkpoints.

Crowded airport security checkpoint with long lines of passengers waiting at multiple screening lanes.

The agency reminded travelers to review what items are permitted on flights before heading to the airport. (iStock)

TSA said such items are permitted only in checked baggage when properly packaged and in compliance with federal regulations.

Gary Leff, a Texas-based travel industry expert and author of the blog “View From the Wing,” told Fox News Digital that unusual incidents are statistically inevitable, given the volume of passengers screened each day.

“Nothing that airline passengers do ever surprises me — because with over 2.5 million people a day passing through security checkpoints (with varying degrees of expectations, forgetfulness and even sense), there are going to be extremely strange outliers,” he said.

Leff added that while the behavior should not be excused, publicizing the incidents may serve as a reminder for travelers to review security rules before heading to the airport.

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Known evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case

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February 16, 2026

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TUCSON, Ariz. — Nancy Guthrie has been missing from her home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills since the early morning hours of Feb. 1, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona.

She’s the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, and her disappearance has garnered international attention.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said early in the investigation that her home was viewed as a crime scene and indicated that she’d been removed from it against her will.

Since then, new evidence has emerged publicly and behind the scenes, but deputies and the FBI have not named any suspects or made any arrests.

An undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie was provided by NBC in response to the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of the “Today” show host. (Courtesy of NBC)

The timeline

Earlier this month, Nanos revealed a timeline showing Guthrie ate dinner with relatives and was dropped off at home by family around 9:48 p.m. on Jan. 31. Detectives determined her garage door closed at 9:50.

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a timeline of events in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. (Fox News Digital/Michael Ruiz)

At 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, her Nest doorbell camera went offline. At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie’s pacemaker device lost connection with her smartphone. She was reported missing around noon later that day.

WATCH: Video of subject in Nancy Guthrie case

Here’s a look at the key evidence:

1. The video

Shocking video recovered from her missing Nest camera shows a masked man on her doorstep, who appears to be carrying a stuffed backpack and a holstered gun.

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The video contains several clues about the suspect. According to FBI analysts, he is between 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 5 feet, 10 inches tall, has a medium build and was carrying a black Ozark Trail brand backpack, sold at Walmart stores for around $11.

The $10 holster has also been tentatively identified as another Walmart product, a large-sized Strategy branded hip holster designed for a revolver, according to a Miami-area police officer who is not connected to the case. The weapon, however, appears to be a small semiautomatic pistol, the officer said.

A surveillance image (left) shows a person of interest in the Nancy Guthrie investigation with what appears to be a holstered firearm, alongside a photo of a Strategy Large Frame Revolver Hip Holster (right) similar to the one identified by investigators. (FBI Arizona, Michael Ruiz/Fox News Digital)

Walmart has extensive surveillance systems at its stores and may be able to help investigators track when the items were purchased and by whom.

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The suspect appeared to block the camera with a handful of plant matter before the video ended. The camera itself was not present at the scene when police arrived.

The FBI’s ability to recover footage was a groundbreaking investigatory move. Guthrie had several other cameras at her home, and it remains unclear whether investigators can obtain more video that could help crack the case.

A split photo of the suspect seen in surveillance video and the backpack investigators are searching for

Federal authorities comb store records and video in the Nancy Guthrie case, with former FBI agent Jason Pack explaining how retail forensics builds cases. (FBI, Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

2. The DNA

Investigators have recovered a DNA sample from an unknown individual from inside the Guthrie home. It came from someone other than Guthrie or any of her close contacts, like relatives and hired help, according to authorities.

They were checking it against a glove recovered from inside a two-mile search radius around the house, which the FBI said “appears to match the gloves of the subject in the surveillance video” and contained DNA consistent with an “unknown male profile” that was expected to be checked against the federal database sometime Monday.

Investigators found 16 gloves in all, according to the FBI, but just one was an apparent match to those seen in the video.

Exterior of Nancy Guthrie's house in Tucson, Arizona, showing several red droplets.

An exterior view of the front entrance of Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. (Derek Shook for Fox News Digital)

3. The blood

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A trail of blood drops on Guthrie’s front steps is a genetic match to the missing woman, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Investigators have not confirmed whether it was there before she was taken, and Sheriff Nanos has declined to discuss specific evidence from inside the home.

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Nancy Guthrie billboard in in Albuquerque, New Mexico

An FBI billboard in Albuquerque, N.M., has raised raising awareness about the search for missing Nancy Guthrie. (KRQE)

4. The pacemaker

The pacemaker helped determine a potential timeline for Guthrie’s abduction, when it lost connection to her smartphone, as well as providing a potential trail.

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Authorities deployed a high-tech Bluetooth scanning device by air in search of the signal from Guthrie’s pacemaker.

The search was unsuccessful.

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FBI agents canvassing a residential neighborhood near Nancy Guthrie's home

FBI agents canvass homes near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)

5. Cameras and digital forensics

Roadside surveillance and security cameras as well as cell tower data and similar digital forensics are expected to provide key leads in investigations like this, experts tell Fox News Digital.

Behind the scenes, this type of information may have played a role in how investigators approach potential persons of interest, including the brief questioning of a Rio Rico man earlier in the investigation.

Investigators have received thousands of tips in the case, and they have asked for those living within a two-mile radius of Guthrie’s home to submit home security video showing anything suspicious or unusual between Jan. 1 and Feb. 2.

Undisclosed information from an informant led to police and FBI activity Friday night that included the search of a home and a vehicle around the corner, as well as the temporary detainment of three people — none of whom were charged with a crime or called suspects in connection with the warrant.

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Popular Cotswolds town may battle ‘bin blight’ with fines for ruining Instagram tourism

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February 16, 2026

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The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.

Now, one town in the region is looking to maintain its enduring beauty — and its global allure — by proposing a fine on locals who leave out their trash cans too long.

The effort is apparently about appealing to tourists who are busy snapping Instagrams. It is also connected to housing costs.

The Tewkesbury Civic Society first proposed a “Rid Tewkesbury of Bin Blight” plan back in June, according to news agency SWNS.

It recommended that permanent trash cans be removed from the street after collection, according to committee meeting notes.

The town of Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds, is considering fines for those who leave their trash cans out after garbage collection. (iStock)

On Feb. 10, a working group submitted a six-month pilot proposal to introduce a “graduated approach” to enforcement.

“Tewkesbury’s unique Conservation Area was being severely degraded by domestic and, increasingly, commercial bins,” said the original petitioner’s statement.

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“The local economy was diminished and … they were confident property values, inward investment and business, including tourism, were all potentially affected,” it continued.

Other concerns presented by the group were about animals coming through and messing with the trash cans.

The civic society chair said visitors complain that trash bins create unwanted backgrounds for tourists’ photos. They also interfere with space to walk the streets. (SWNS)

Fines would be issued only to “persistent offenders” as a last resort after multiple written warnings, with the working group suggesting “community protection notices” that consist of fines typically over $100.

Alan Purkiss, the Civic Society’s chair, said the town’s conservation area is being “severely degraded” by domestic bins.

“People come to tell me that they’ve been approached by visitors saying, ‘It’s a pity about the bins,’” said Purkiss, as SWNS reported.

He added, “You wouldn’t really want to have a row of bins if you were photographing here. Would this be the kind of background you want?”

“It’s a lovely old town. But if you’re disabled, in a wheelchair or in a buggy, you can’t get past sometimes due to the bins,” said the chair of the Tewkesbury Civic Society. (SWNS)

Over five million people visited the Cotswolds for day trips in 2024 — while 543,000 people traveled for overnight trips, according to government data.

Purkiss added about the bins, “It’s a lovely old town. But if you’re disabled, in a wheelchair or in a buggy, you can’t get past sometimes due to the bins.”

People “were sick and tired of coming out of the front door and the first thing they saw was bins outside.”

He said this is true “particularly in the alleys, which are narrow. I know people actually threatened to leave the area, because they were sick and tired of coming out of the front door and the first thing they saw was bins outside.”