The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina officially commenced with the opening ceremony at Milan's San Siro Stadium, featuring the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic flame, according to CBS News. More than 2,900 athletes from 92 national Olympic committees are set to compete, with the United States fielding the largest team of over 230 athletes. The ceremony, which began at 2 p.m. ET, included additional events around Milan and athlete parades in Predazzo, Livigno, and Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Meanwhile, Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate received last-minute approval to perform his short program set to a medley from the animated comedy "Minions," as reported by CBS News. Sabate had been using the music throughout the season but needed to provide more details to Universal Studios regarding his music usage and Minions-inspired outfit. He was ultimately granted approval for two cuts of the music.
In other news, the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its sixth day, as reported by both CBS News and ABC News. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night, January 31st, when she was dropped off at her home at 9:48 p.m. after having dinner at her daughter's home, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, as reported by ABC News. Savannah Guthrie has appealed for her mother's return, and President Trump has directed federal law enforcement to assist in the investigation, according to CBS News.
The "CBS News Sunday Morning" program, which airs on Sundays, also featured a cover story on the art and science of kissing, exploring its evolutionary origins and cultural significance, as reported by CBS News.
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