12PM ET 05/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET 05/09/2026

Episode Overview

This quick-paced newscast, anchored by Jack Callahan, provides updates on major headlines as they unfold: a fatal accident at Denver International Airport, heightened US-Iran tensions, newly released government files on UFOs, growing hantavirus concerns, and Russia’s muted Victory Day parade. The reporting is direct and urgent, as typical for Fox News’ newscast format.

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1. Fatal Runway Accident at Denver International Airport

Key Details:

• A woman died after being struck by a Frontier Airlines jet during takeoff from Denver.
• The victim had trespassed onto the runway by hopping a perimeter fence.
• The incident triggered an engine fire, visible smoke in the cabin, and an emergency evacuation.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• “A woman was struck by a passenger jet taking off from Denver's international Airport late last night.”
  — Jack Callahan [00:02]
• “Frontier Airlines says Flight 4345 was taking off for Los Angeles from Denver when it hit a pedestrian on the Runway around 11:20pm local time... smoke was reported in the cabin, forcing the crew to begin an evacuation via slides.”
  — Madeline Rivera [00:13]
• “Denver Airport officials confirm the victim was a woman who had hopped a perimeter fence and was crossing the Runway when she was struck and at least partially sucked into the jet's engine.”
  — Jack Callahan [00:43]

Additional Insights:

• The Denver Fire Department promptly extinguished the engine fire.
• Passengers were safely bused back to the terminal.
• An investigation is underway and the Transportation Secretary issued a strong warning against trespassing at airports.

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2. US–Iran Tensions Escalate Amid Unstable Ceasefire

Key Details:

• Continued military activity in the Persian Gulf, notably around the Strait of Hormuz.
• US Navy FA-18 Super Hornet engaged two Iranian-flagged oil tankers heading to an Iranian port; both vessels were disabled.
• Over 70 tankers, valued over $13B in oil, are being prevented from entering Iranian ports.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• “There has been plenty of military action around the Strait of Hormuz. The very Latest saw a US FA18 Super Hornet fire on two empty Iranian flagged oil tankers…”
  — Ashley Webster [01:09]
• “Let's not forget there is a ceasefire in existence, but apparently it's a little shaky now.”
  — Ashley Webster [01:18]

Other Developments:

• President Trump hints a peace deal with Iran “could be signed soon.” [01:40]
• The US sanctioned four China-based entities for alleged support of Iran’s military—one, “eartheye,” is accused of providing satellite imagery.

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3. UFO Files Released by the White House

Key Details:

• New government files and videos regarding UFOs (UAP) made public, featuring mysterious sightings:
  • An “eight-pointed star” above the Middle East (2013)
  • An “inverted teardrop” over the United Arab Emirates (June 2024)
  • A small, circular object near a wind turbine farm

Notable Quotes:

• “A White House official now says they are not trying to sway anyone's opinion one way or the other.” [02:55]
• President Trump: “Whereas previous administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new documents and videos, the people can decide for themselves what the hell is going on. Have fun and enjoy.” [03:07]

Expert Reaction:

• The release was highly anticipated by UFO experts. The administration emphasizes transparency.

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4. Hantavirus Outbreak Under Control in US

Key Details:

• Growing concern about the deadly rodent-borne hantavirus.
• Recent outbreak traced to a cruise ship; six Americans being monitored but none have tested positive.
• President Trump reassures public: situation is “under control” in the US.

Notable Quotes:

• “Concern over deadly respiratory ailment known as hantavirus is growing. Before leaving the White House Friday, President Trump telling reporters so far it is under control in the US…”
  — Jack Callahan [03:20]

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5. Russia’s Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine Ceasefire

Key Details:

• President Vladimir Putin presides over Russia’s traditional Victory Day parade in Red Square.
• The current war with Ukraine overshadows the celebration—extra security and reduced military hardware on display.
• Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire for the parade, but Ukraine accuses Moscow of not having honored prior ceasefires.

Notable Quotes:

• “Every year Moscow marks the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, but the current war with Ukraine is overshadowing events.”
  — Jonathan Savage [03:50]
• “No tanks or missiles today. Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to coincide with the event, but Ukraine says the Russians didn't respect a Ukrainian ceasefire earlier in the week.”
  — Jonathan Savage [04:07]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Denver Runway Fatality: 00:02 – 00:43
• US–Iran Tensions: 00:43 – 01:40
• China Sanctions, US–Iran, and President Trump Statement: 01:40 – 02:00
• UFO Government Files Released: 02:32 – 03:20
• Hantavirus Outbreak: 03:20 – 03:48
• Russia Victory Day Parade / Ukraine War: 03:48 – 04:30

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This episode is a rapid-fire briefing of major news events, delivered in Fox News’ signature urgent tone. The reporting covers international conflict, government transparency moves, emerging public health threats, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, all within a concise four-minute window.

Transcript

[Jack Callahan]

A grisly Runway death on Jack Callahan, FOX News. A woman was struck by a passenger jet taking off from Denver's international Airport late last night. Fox's Madeline Rivera has details.

[Madeline Rivera]

Frontier Airlines says Flight 4345 was taking off for Los Angeles from Denver when it hit a pedestrian on the Runway around 11:20pm local time. In air traffic control recording, the pilot can be heard reporting the incident and saying there was an engine fire. The smoke was reported in the cabin, forcing the crew to begin an evacuation via slides. Airport officials say the Denver Fire Department quickly put out that fire and emergency crews bus the passengers back to the terminal.

[Jack Callahan]

Denver Airport officials confirm the victim was a woman who had hopped a perimeter fence and was crossing the Runway when she was struck and at least partially sucked into the jet's engine. An investigation now underway. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying no one should ever trespass on an airport. Iran and the US Trading more blows in the Persian Gulf testing the limits of the ongoing fragile cease fire. Fox's Ashley Webster is in Tel Aviv.

[Ashley Webster]

There has been plenty of military action around the Strait of Hormuz. The very Latest saw a US FA18 Super Hornet fire on two empty Iranian flagged oil tankers that were heading towards a port in Iran. Both vessels were disabled. Let's not forget there is a ceasefire in existence, but apparently it's a little shaky now. According to Central Command, the blockade is preventing preventing more than 70 tankers capable of transporting more than $13 billion worth of oil from entering Iranian ports.

[Jack Callahan]

President Trump says a peace deal with Iran could be signed soon. The State Department has sanctioned four Chinese based entities accused of supporting Iran's military during Operation Epic Fury. The firms including eartheye allegedly providing satellite imagery to Iran. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Jack Callahan]

The White House has released new files on UFOs.

[White House Official]

An eight pointed star moving above the Middle east in 2013. An inverted teardrop soaring over the United Arab Emirates in June 2024. A small and circular Unidentified Aerial phenomena, or UAP appearing to zip in and out of a wind turbine farm. All spotted by US Military assets who admit they don't know what these videos show. A White House official now says they are not trying to sway anyone's opinion one way or the other. And President Trump promoting the new Dow.gov UFO says whereas previous administrations have failed to be transparent on this subject, with these new documents and videos, the people can decide for themselves what the hell is going on. Have fun and enjoy. Experts have anticipated this day for months.

[Jack Callahan]

Concern over deadly respiratory ailment known as hantavirus is growing. Before leaving the White House Friday, President Trump telling reporters so far it is under control in the US that rare rodent borne disease was recently the center of an outbreak aboard a cruise ship. Six Americans on board that vessel are now being monitored, none so far testing positive for the virus. In the midst of a ceasefire with Ukraine, Russia held its annual Victory Day parade today. Fox's Jonathan Savage reports.

[Jonathan Savage]

President Vladimir Putin will preside as usual over a military parade in Red Square today. Every year Moscow marks the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany, but the current war with Ukraine is overshadowing events. A Kremlin spokesman saying extra security measures are in place as Kiev continues to target the Russian capital with drones. There will also be less military hardware on show this year. No tanks or missiles today. Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to coincide with the event, but Ukraine says the Russians didn't respect a Ukrainian ceasefire earlier in the week. Jonathan Savage, FOX News Jack Callahan, this is FOX News.

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