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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 7, 2026

Wednesday morning news: October 7, 2026

The news of the day, including Israel marks somber third anniversary of Oct 7 attacks, bill to make daylight savings permanent remains stalled in Senate, Texas senator approves of firing squad death for Ft Hood shooter, Paramount - Warner Bros merger now official, and longtime televangeist Jim Bakker dies

The news of the day, including Yemeni forces expel Houthis from several key areas, U.S. monitoring situation in Russia after death of worker at plague lab, third U.S. aircraft carrier en route to Middle East, all those aboard medical jet that went down near Boston presumed dead, and Ukraine says it has taken out half of Russia’s oil refining capacity

The news of the day, including new information raises questions about FlyDubai pilot attacker, crews search for occupants of missing medical jet near Massachusetts, U.S. polls bombers from UK military base, President Trump sparks controversy by posting senator’s cell phone number, and Germany announces new aid for Ukraine

The news of the day, including Israeli prime minister speaks out about thwarted terror attack, Pentagon announces big changes, astronauts aboard ISS after Thursday SpaceX launch, UN says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 10, and Putin reiterates nuclear warning against NATO


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The news of the day, including President Trump celebrates troop withdrawal from Iraq, apparent terror attack thwarted aboard commercial flight in Middle East, British prime minister says Iran likely played a role in an attempted terror attack in the UK, inflation marker beats expectations, and remnants of Hurricane Polo wreak havoc

The news of the day, including Iranian president tells UN General Assembly his country is a victim in the U.S. war, Secretary of State Rubio addresses reporters after assuming dual post as national security advisor, Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep economic pressure on Russia, Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in Washington ahead of White House talks, and powerful hurricane looms of Mexico’s Pacific Coast.

The news of the day, including President Trump signs security deal with leaders from Greenland and Denmark, Trump addresses UN General Assembly before meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit White House today, and Vice President JD Vance announces crackdown on healthcare fraud and waste

The news of the day, including U.S. proposes AI emergency hotline with China, another tanker struck in the Strait of Hormuz, college sports bill on the Senate agenda this week, media outlets sue over White House ban, and Russia launches major new strike in Ukraine

The news of the day, including President Trump says he’s in ‘deciding mode’ on war with Iran, Ukraine launched major drone attack in Russia, Danish leaders cautiously optimistic about U.S.-Greenland deal, several left-leaning news outlets barred from White House, and healthcare workers in Congo receiving older Ebola vaccines

The news of the day, including President Trump threatens tariffs against EU if Canada becomes associate member, Speaker Mike Johnson calls early House vote, Russian forces again bombard Ukraine, South Korea set to approve abortion pills for the first time, and Chinese tech company develops advanced AI chip