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11 days that blew the Premier League title race wide open JAMES ROBSONThu, February 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM UTC 0 1 / 0Britain Premier League SoccerArsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal in Wolverhampton, England, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) () MANCHESTER, England (AP) — On Feb. 7 Arsenal players walked off the field after a convincing 30 home win against Sunderland with their lead in the Premier League at nine points. Then things started to go wrong.

11 days that blew the Premier League title race wide open

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1 / 0Britain Premier League SoccerArsenal's manager Mikel Arteta reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal in Wolverhampton, England, Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) ()

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — On Feb. 7 Arsenal players walked off the field after a convincing 3-0 home win against Sunderland with their lead in the Premier League at nine points.

Then things started to go wrong.

By the time Arsenal takes the field in Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham, its advantage over second-placed Manchester City could be just two points.

Over a bruising 11-day period, what was beginning to look like a procession towards a first league title in 22 years was now far less certain. The momentum has shifted in the direction of City, which has very recent form for chasing down Arsenal in the final straight.

Having led the way for so long this season, Arsenal is melting again in the heat of the title race.

The turning point

If City goes on to win a seventh title in nine years, its dramatic 2-1 victory against Liverpool will likely go down as the defining moment of the season.

Playing at Anfield a day after Arsenal extended its lead to nine points, Pep Guardiola's chasers simply couldn't afford not to win. Given City had won just one of its previous 23 visits to Anfield, that looked unlikely. So unlikely that one bookmaker paid out on Arsenal being crowned champion even before kickoff.

And when Liverpool took a 1-0 lead in the 74th minute, City's race effectively looked to be run.

What followed was a chaotic finish that included a winning penalty from Erling Haaland in stoppage time.

The gap to Arsenal was shaved back to six points but the result felt far more significant than that.

It's all about perception

The league schedule meant City played again before Arsenal's next match and had the chance to further reduce the deficit to three points.

A comfortable 3-0 home win against Fulham did just that, and despite Arsenal having not kicked a ball since its victory against Sunderland, suddenly the feeling was that the Gunners were on shaky ground.

In reality the nine-point advantage was only ever provisional, as City had a game in hand, but the perception was that the title race took a big swing. That perception became far more tangible when Arsenal, playing in the final game of the round that week, was held to 1-1 at Brentford after being a goal up.

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Scheduling issues

If playing after everyone else seemed to work against Arsenal last week, on Wednesday it had the chance to regain the momentum from a rearranged game against last-placed Wolves. Leading 2-0 after 56 minutes at Molineux, Arsenal was cruising towards a nerve-settling win. Wolves had other ideas and teenage debutant Tom Edozie scored in the fourth minute of added time to achieve a stunning draw.

"It's time to talk on the pitch because anything that we say right now comes from anger, frustration, disappointment, and there's nothing coming through that is going to benefit and help the team going forward," Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said.

Arsenal is five ahead of City but played a game more.

City can cut the lead to two points again with a win against Newcastle on Saturday.

Two teams, four trophies

Arsenal and City are still chasing a clean sweep of trophies; Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and English League Cup.

They meet in the League Cup final next month, which could have a psychological impact on the title race.

City already holds an advantage in that respect given it twice chased down Arsenal to win the title in 2023 and 2024.

There are echoes of those campaigns this term; Arsenal led the standings for the majority of those seasons and is stuttering.

They play each other at City's Etihad Stadium in April and, peculiarly, the title is now in both teams' hands.

If City wins all of its remaining games it will be crowned champion. Arsenal needs to avoid defeat at City and win its remaining games to claim the title.

"(It's) time to focus on ourselves, improve our standards and improve our performances and it is in our control," Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka said.

Key matchups

The north London derby will have implications at the top and bottom of the standings. Arsenal is challenging for the titl while Tottenham — under new coach Igor Tudor — is in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.

Manchester United plays Everton on Monday looking to continue its upward trajectory under coach Michael Carrick.

Players to watch

Anthony Gordon scored four times in Newcastle's Champions League win against Qarabag on Wednesday. He could be the biggest threat to City at the Etihad.

Out of action

Liverpool's Watara Endō is out for "a long time" following an unspecified injury against Sunderland. Teammate Jeremie Frimpong is also out of the game against Nottingham Forest.

Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz face tests before being cleared to play against Tottenham.

Off the field

United plays Everton in its first game since co-owner Jim Ratcliffe triggered a storm of criticism by saying Britain had been "colonized" by immigrants. United and its supporters were among those who rebuked Ratcliffe over his "offensive" comments. The fans could further let their feelings be known during Monday's game.

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Ranking the NBA&x27;s best players: Top 25, revisited Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAYThu, February 19, 2026 at 12:03 PM UTC 3 Ranking the NBA's best players: Top 25, revisited The 2026 NBA AllStar break offered the chance for the entire league to catch its breath, reset and look ahead to the playoffs, which – seemingly suddenly – start in two months. The break is also giving us the chance to revisit the USA TODAY Sports Top 25 NBA player rankings for the 202526 season, which we published in early October.

Ranking the NBA's best players: Top 25, revisited

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Ranking the NBA's best players: Top 25, revisited

The 2026 NBA All-Star break offered the chance for the entire league to catch its breath, reset and look ahead to the playoffs, which – seemingly suddenly – start in two months.

The break is also giving us the chance to revisit the USA TODAY Sports Top 25 NBA player rankings for the 2025-26 season, which we published in early October.

Where did we get it right? Where did we get it wrong?

Rankings and perceived value, of course, are subjective, so we welcome the debate. But for the purposes of this list, we're omitting star players who are likely to miss at least most of the remainder of the season due to injury – players like Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving.

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USA TODAY Sports' Top 25 NBA players, ranked25. Paolo Banchero, forward, Orlando Magic

2025-26 stats: 21.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 4.8 apg

His scoring numbers and efficiency have lagged significantly, and the Magic – before Franz Wagner got hurt – often played better when he was off the floor.

Pre-season ranking: 16th

24. Jalen Duren, center, Detroit Pistons

2025-26 stats: 17.7 ppg, 10.4 rpg, 1.8 apg

With a steadily-improving mid-range jumper, his offensive game has developed. And, with his size and defensive presence down low, Duren is becoming a force for the Pistons.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

23. Lauri Markkanen, forward, Utah Jazz

2025-26 stats: 26.7 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.1 apg

The Jazz may not want him to play fourth quarters, but Markkanen is averaging career highs in points per game and is quickly becoming a premier inside-out threat who can stretch the floor.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

22. Jalen Johnson, forward, Atlanta Hawks

2025-26 stats: 23.3 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 8.2 apg

He's quickly becoming one of the more versatile players in the entire NBA and is a player who impacts the game in several ways. He also often puts up monster stat lines.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

21. Karl-Anthony Towns, forward-center, New York Knicks

2025-26 stats: 19.8 ppg, 11.9 rpg, 2.9 apg

His defensive effort and propensity to fall into foul trouble often compromise his ability to be a consistent, game-changing force, but his shooting range and rebounding still make him a unique talent.

Pre-season ranking: 18th

20. Scottie Barnes, forward, Toronto Raptors

2025-26 stats: 19.3 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 5.6 apg

Now in his fifth season, Barnes is quietly becoming a consistent force on both ends. His scoring isn't eye-popping, but he's a play-making presence on a Raptors team that has been the biggest surprise in the East.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

19. Joel Embiid, center, Philadelphia 76ers

2025-26 stats: 26.6 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.9 apg

Both Embiid and the 76ers have been calculated and cautious when it comes to the soon-to-be 32-year-old's knee issues. And while Embiid has missed his share of games, he has been very productive when on the floor. He's not quite at his MVP levels from 2022-23, but he nonetheless remains a dominant force.

Pre-season ranking: 19th

18. Pascal Siakam, forward-center, Indiana Pacers

2025-26 stats: 26.7 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 3.9 apg

To look at the impact Siakam has had on the Pacers, all you need to do is take a quick peek at the team's injury reports from this season. Yet, despite being the focus of opposing defenses, Siakam has been the team's lone bright spot.

Pre-season ranking: 24th

17. Jamal Murray, guard, Denver Nuggets

2025-26 stats: 25.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 7.6 apg

During the stretches when Nikola Jokić has had to miss time, Murray has carried the Nuggets. And, after Denver lost some of its perimeter shooting with the trade of Michael Porter Jr., Murray has filled in that void, tying his career-best 3-point shooting percentage (42.5%) on a career-high 7.4 attempts per game.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

16. LeBron James, forward, Los Angeles Lakers

2025-26 stats: 22.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 7.1 apg

What James is doing at 41 years old does not have a precedent. He remains an impact player who can drive, make the right pass and rebound. He has lost a step, however, and isn't as efficient with his shot and needs to manage back-to-backs. But at his age, that's only natural.

Pre-season ranking: 8th

15. Tyrese Maxey, guard, Philadelphia 76ers

2025-26 stats: 28.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 6.8 apg

Perhaps the most glaring oversight of the unranked players, Maxey ranks sixth in the NBA in scoring and is proving that he's an elite shot maker. He's also showing that he can drag the Sixers to victories, even if Embiid is unavailable.

Pre-season ranking: unranked

14. Devin Booker, guard, Phoenix Suns

2025-26 stats: 25.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 6.3 apg

Although the Suns were seemingly entering an apparent rebuild, Booker's play has helped Phoenix (32-23) become one of the surprises out West. His silky jumper and ability to orchestrate an offense has been on display following the departures of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.

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Pre-season ranking: 15th

13. Jalen Brunson, guard, New York Knicks

2025-26 stats: 27.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 6.1 apg

Although the ball sometimes stagnates in his hands, it's for a good reason; Brunson is effective in the clutch, can get to the line and has excellent understanding of body positioning and leverage. He's also a tireless worker.

Pre-season ranking: 11th

12. Kevin Durant, forward, Houston Rockets

2025-26 stats: 25.8 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.4 apg

His assimilation into the Rockets hasn't been without its hiccups, but Durant remains one of the elite scorers in the game, even at 37 years old. He's more reliant than ever on his jumper, but it's still lethal.

Pre-season ranking: 9th

11. Donovan Mitchell, guard, Cleveland Cavaliers

2025-26 stats: 29.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.9 apg

He still needs to dispel the notion that he cannot perform well in the postseason, and the acquisition of James Harden will only intensify that pressure. But Mitchell is a strong guard who can score at all three levels, take over games and distribute when needed.

Pre-season ranking: 10th

10. Jaylen Brown, guard, Boston Celtics

2025-26 stats: 29.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 4.7 apg

This season has shown what Brown can do when he's the No. 1 threat on a team. He ranks fourth in the league in scoring, has become a nightmare matchup on defense and has willed the Celtics (35-19) all the way to the current No. 2 seed in the East, even without Jayson Tatum (Achilles) and the departures of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis.

Pre-season ranking: 20th

9. Kawhi Leonard, forward, Los Angeles Clippers

2025-26 stats: 27.9 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.7 apg

He was the main reason why the Clippers came back from the dead, after an abysmal start to the season. Yet, with James Harden and Ivica Zubac now gone, Leonard becomes even more important. His absolute clinic in the 2026 All-Star Game showed that he's among the best in the world when he's on.

Pre-season ranking: 14th

8. Stephen Curry, guard, Golden State Warriors

2025-26 stats: 27.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.8 apg

The greatest shooter of all-time and the player who fights hardest to get separation and space, Curry is a singular talent. He's also the Warriors' only hope to make a run, and Golden State's window to win is quickly closing.

Pre-season ranking: 6th

7. Cade Cunningham, guard, Detroit Pistons

2025-26 stats: 25.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 9.6 apg

Somehow, Cunningham still flies under the radar relative to other stars in the NBA. Yet he is the main reason the Pistons (40-13) have had their remarkable turnaround over the last two seasons, and his command of Detroit's offense makes him a legitimate MVP candidate.

Pre-season ranking: 12th

6. Luka Dončić, guard, Los Angeles Lakers

2025-26 stats: 32.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 8.6 apg

He leads the league in scoring, and he's arguably the premier offensive player in the NBA, but he has become such a defensive liability, it's hard to justify him being in the Top 5. Opposing teams constantly seek him out and attack him on the other end. Still, with the game on the line, or when L.A. needs a big shot, you know who's going to take it.

Pre-season ranking: 4th

5. Anthony Edwards, guard, Minnesota Timberwolves

2025-26 stats: 29.3 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 3.7 apg

The 2026 NBA All-Star Most Valuable Player, Edwards is a threat to score from anywhere. Though it may appear as though he's too reliant on his 3, he's converting those at a career-high 40.2%.

Pre-season ranking: 5th

4. Victor Wembanyama, forward-center, San Antonio Spurs

2025-26 stats: 24.4 ppg, 11.1 rpg, 2.8 apg

Arguably no player impacts the game on both ends of the floor more than Wembanyama. He leads the NBA with 2.7 blocks per game and his offensive portfolio continues to evolve. His greatest asset, however, might be his competitiveness.

Pre-season ranking: 7th

3. Giannis Antetokounmpo, forward-center, Milwaukee Bucks

2025-26 stats: 28.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 5.6 apg

His future in Milwaukee seems secure – for now – but Antetokounmpo needs to shake off nagging calf injuries that have robbed him of time on the court. He's the best transition scorer in the world and his size, power, length and athleticism make him a nightmare to defend. His jump shot, though, is still a weakness.

Pre-season ranking: 3rd

2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, guard, Oklahoma City Thunder

2025-26 stats: 31.8 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 6.4 apg

Though he was banged up headed into the All-Star break, Gilgeous-Alexander is the preeminent model of consistency in the NBA. His scoring streak of at least 20 points stands at 121 games, which is just six away from Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record.

Pre-season ranking: 2nd

1. Nikola Jokić, center, Denver Nuggets

2025-26 stats: 28.7 ppg, 12.3 rpg, 10.7 apg

The only player this season to average a triple-double, Jokić is the most dominant presence in the entire NBA. His vision is unparalleled. His footwork and finesse under the basket is flawless. His knowledge and expertise of the game gives Denver such a massive advantage. For a lot of fans, the most frustrating part about Jokić is his apparent apathy when it comes to things like the All-Star Game. Don't fall into that trap; he's one of the all-time great players in history.

Pre-season ranking: 1st

Players who were ranked in the preseason Top 25, but fell off the list: Ja Morant, Grizzlies (25th); James Harden, Cavaliers (23rd); Jimmy Butler, Warriors (22nd); Evan Mobley, Cavaliers (21st); Jalen Williams, Thunder (17th); Anthony Davis, Wizards (13th).

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Prince William, Princess Kate break silence on Andrew arrest Edward Segarra, USA TODAYThu, February 19, 2026 at 3:36 PM UTC 0 Prince William and Princess Kate are speaking out following police reportedly arresting the former Prince Andrew. British police arrested Andrew MountbattenWindsor on Thursday, Feb. 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public life, according to multiple news outlets in the United Kingdom; the BBC was the first to report the development. The former royal has faced intense scrutiny over his friendship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

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Prince William and Princess Kate are speaking out following police reportedly arresting the former Prince Andrew.

British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on Thursday, Feb. 19, on suspicion of misconduct in public life, according to multiple news outlets in the United Kingdom; the BBC was the first to report the development.

The former royal has faced intense scrutiny over his friendship with the late convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, has denied any wrongdoing and said he regrets the friendship. He has not responded to requests for comment following the latest Epstein files published by the U.S. Justice Department.

After the disgraced royal's arrest, Mountbatten-Windsor's brother − and Prince William's father − King Charles III released a statement showing support for the police's investigation.

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Disgraced former royal Andrew, the former Duke of York, has became a source of embarrassment for his brother King Charles III following a 2019 TV interview in which Andrew defended his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was stripped of his military titles in 2022 and senior royal status, shuffled off into retirement after being sued by Virginia Giuffre, an American woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. Andrew renounced his royal titles and honors amid continued scrutiny over his Epstein connections, despite denying all allegations against him. British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public life, according to multiple news outlets in the United Kingdom on Feb. 19, 2026. Look back at his life in the royal family, including here as Andrew arrives for the Requiem Mass service for Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral on Sept. 16, 2025, in London.

"I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office," the king said.

"What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities," Charles continued. "In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."

Prince William and Princess Kate support the king's statement, USA TODAY understands.

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No additional comments were made by William and Kate on the former prince's legal troubles.

Prince William and Princess Kate's acknowledgment of Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest comes less than two weeks after the royal couple broke their silence on the Epstein files' release in a statement from Kensington Palace.

"I can confirm the prince and princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations," a palace spokesperson said. "Their thoughts remain focused on the victims."

Prince William, from left, Prince Andrew and Princess Kate appear at a Requiem Mass, a Catholic funeral service, for the late Katharine, Duchess of Kent, at Westminster Cathedral in London on Sept. 16, 2025.

Prince William has also come under scrutiny amid his uncle's growing scandal.

On Feb. 11, William's Earthshot Prize charity, an environmental philanthropy organization, became the subject of a new complaint by Republic, an anti-monarchy advocacy group, after one of its business partners, former DP World CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, was accused of having ties to the convicted sex offender.

Contributing: Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

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&x27;Today&x27; show&x27;s touching way of showing support for Savannah Guthrie Brendan Morrow, USA TODAYThu, February 19, 2026 at 3:42 PM UTC 0 The "Today" show is sending love and hope to Savannah Guthrie. The anchors on the NBC morning show this week have been wearing yellow ribbons, and filling their studio with yellow roses, as a way of showing their support for their colleague amid the disappearance of her 84yearold mother, Nancy Guthrie. On Feb.

'Today' show's touching way of showing support for Savannah Guthrie

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The "Today" show is sending love and hope to Savannah Guthrie.

The anchors on the NBC morning show this week have been wearing yellow ribbons, and filling their studio with yellow roses, as a way of showing their support for their colleague amid the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.

On Feb. 18, Hoda Kotb noted on air that many people were placing yellow flowers near the Guthrie home in Arizona, so the "Today" show decided to follow suit.

"We got a suggestion from one of our viewers, and we're doing the same here," Kotb said as the camera panned across a row of yellow flowers on the "Today" show set. "We have yellow roses around Studio 1A, and we're all wearing ribbons as we send our love to Savannah and her family."

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"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was seemingly abducted from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2026. Authorities released photos and videos on Feb. 10, of a potential suspect who was caught tampering with a camera on her front door on the morning of her disappearance.

"For the national collective, this is our missing mom, and this is a nice symbol," Carson Daly added.

Nancy Guthrie's neighbor Laura Gargano previously told People that "some of us put flowers at the front of Nancy's house, while others who may not have wanted to go down to Nancy's house, put ribbons on their mailboxes," noting, "The yellow ribbon is a sentiment of hope and support after someone goes missing. I believe the use of the yellow ribbons goes back to hostage-taking in the 1970s."

Yellow ribbons were used as a symbol of hope during the Iran hostage crisis that began in 1979. They were also used during the disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007, the BBC notes.

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"Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was reported missing in February 2026. See photos of the mother-daughter duo together through the years on NBC and beyond. Here, they're pictured in an undated photograph. Arizona officials say they are investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance as a "crime."

The anchors on the "Today" show continued to wear their yellow ribbons on Feb. 19, and the flowers have remained in the studio. Kotb, a former "Today" anchor who left the show in early 2025, has been helping fill in for Guthrie amid her absence. Earlier this week, she reflected on the messages of support she has been receiving from viewers.

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"I was walking through the airport yesterday, I was just flying back here. The number of people who came up and said, one thing they kept repeating, which just struck me is, 'She's like all of our moms. She's like all of our moms. Tell her we're praying. Tell her we're here,'" Kotb said. "And I think that's so important. It's touched everybody."

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in Arizona on Feb. 1, and authorities have said they believe she was taken against her will. Law enforcement is calling on the public to share any information that could lead to her recovery, and the FBI is offering a reward of $100,000.

A suspect in the case has not been identified, but according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, investigators are analyzing biological evidence found at the Guthrie residence.

It's been nearly two weeks since Nancy Guthrie, right, "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mom, was last seen, as the search to find her intensifies.

The "Today" show has been providing regular coverage of the case. Throughout the month, the show's anchors have also reflected on how the story has hit close to home. Nancy Guthrie had made numerous appearances on on the "Today" show with her daughter over the years, and the NBC anchors have noted they met and became close with her. Jenna Bush Hager shared earlier this month that Savannah Guthrie's mom is "loved deeply by everyone here at 'Today,'" while Sheinelle Jones reflected, "Behind the scenes, we're all rattled. We're all shaken."

Savannah Guthrie most recently spoke out about the case in a video shared on Instagram on Feb. 15, in which she addressed her mother's apparent kidnapper.

"We still have hope, and we still believe," Guthrie said. "And I wanted to say, to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it's never too late, and you're not lost or alone, and it is never too late to do the right thing."

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