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Kent Covington

Kent Covington

Kent is Radio News Director for WORLD Radio. He spent almost two decades in Christian radio before joining WORLD in 2014, serving as a co-host, news anchor, and political correspondent.

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Wednesday morning news: October 21, 2026

Wednesday morning news: October 21, 2026

The news of the day, including Russian strikes hit Kyiv area as Ukraine’s president asserts Trump administration is withholding support, President Trump announces whistleblower anti-fraud reward program, Rep. Ilhan Omar laying low amid federal investigation, curfews help curb violence in France, WNBA says men cannot play in the women’s league

The news of the day, including France introduces curfews in a bid to curb rioting, President Trump women's health research order, nearly a dozen non-citizens arrested for allegedly voting in U.S. elections, Congo government looks for missing funds as Ebola outbreak spreads, more than 50 killed as Houthi rebels strike Yemeni government Camp, and Elon Musk vows to give a SpaceX share to every American kid

The news of the day, including French president addresses nation amid unrest, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Trump administration clash over satellite comms slowdown, President Trump faces GOP pushback over delay of Russian sanctions, CA firefighters getting a handle on Southern Calif. blazes, and Pope Leo says he'll resume duties following cancer surgery

The news of the day, including multiple children and teacher killed in Oregon school shooting, Ukraine resumes strikes against energy targets, Trump calls off execution livestream, and wholesale inflation jumps


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The news of the day, including Trump campaigns for Arizona Republican and says oil and mineral exploration set to begin in Greenland, inflation accelerates, girls walk away from race in protest of male athlete, a federal report says major banks discriminated based on faith & politics, and Pope Leo is recovering from lung cancer surgery

The news of the day, including the new White House press secretary addresses reporters, U.S. ambassador to Greece resigns, President Trump and Vice President Vance stump for GOP candidates, Trump says U.S. is still providing intel support to Ukraine, and U.S. government hits Bank of America with massive fine

The news of the day, including Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pushes back on Trump criticism, Europe moves to keep pressure on Moscow, UK prime minister says Iran “almost certainly” behind plot against base used by U.S. forces, feds search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home, and North Korea carries out new missile test

The news of the day, including energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia may remain elusive, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy responds to President Trump’s call for new Ukrainian leader, Trump administration says they’ll keep pressure on Iran, White House weighing possible involvement in Saudi strikes against Iran-backed Houthis, and residents in multiple states work to clean up after hurricane

The news of the day, including Hurricane Isaias set to slam Gulf Coast, Trump administration accuses Microsoft and Adobe of misusing visa program, Russian strike kills at least 30 in Ukraine, FDA delays abortion drug review, Nicolas Maduro faces new charge in U.S. federal court, and NASA crew-12 returns to Earth

The news of the day, including Israel marks anniversary of Oct 7 attacks, new Russian strikes kill at least 20 in Ukraine, President Trump announces seeding of “Trump accounts” for U.S. children, and Gulf Coast braces for hurricane