Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published February 9, 2026 at 4:53 AM EST

The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, Ghislaine Maxwell to testify before Congress Monday, the Seahawks pummel the Patriots, taking home Super Bowl LX title.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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