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Fox News Hourly Update – 2AM ET 06/08/2026 Newscast

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This episode provides a fast-paced roundup of major national and international news stories, with a special focus on escalating conflict in the Middle East, domestic incidents in the United States, and significant global events.

1. Escalation of Conflict: Israel, Iran, and U.S. Involvement

Timestamps: 00:02 – 01:07

Missile Exchange Between Israel and Iran
- Sirens sounded in Israel following Iranian missile launches.
- The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) retaliated by striking Iranian military targets in western and central Iran, in response to earlier attacks on Israel.
  - Quote (Sue Guzman, anchor, 00:02):
    “Sirens sounding in Israel after a new round of missiles were fired by Iran. This after the IDF announced it had struck Iranian military targets in western and central Iran after Israel was struck earlier.”
U.S. Presidential Response
- President Trump warned that the escalating strikes could jeopardize ongoing peace negotiations.
- Previously, Trump had expressed optimism about a near-term peace deal. He reiterated his firm stance: Iran cannot develop or acquire nuclear weapons, or secure any loophole in a future deal that would enable them to do so.
- Trump dismissed the idea of an “endless war,” acknowledging pressure from Democrats to conclude the conflict amid domestic strain over gas prices and economic impact.
  - Quote (Fox’s Alex Hogan, 00:24):
    “Even though we heard the president tell Fox that we were potentially just days away from securing a deal, that now all of that might be in jeopardy… He’s underscored some of his hard lines, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon…”
  - Quote (Alex Hogan, 00:50):
    “There is a lot of pressure from Democrats saying this needs to come to an end. There’s simply too much strain on the American public when it comes to gas prices and the overall impact on the economy.”

2. Mass Stabbing at New York’s Penn Station

Timestamps: 01:07 – 01:36

Incident Details
- Six injured in a mass stabbing at Penn Station, with chaotic scenes of people fleeing.
- Incident occurred just a day before President Trump is due to attend NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, directly above Penn Station.
  - Quote (Meredith Gorman, 01:15):
    “It’s coming less than a day before President Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden directly above Penn Station.”
Response
- FDNY detained one suspect at the scene; details on motive and circumstances not yet released.
- The stabbings deeply affected bystanders.
  - Quote (Meredith Gorman, 01:26):
    “The scene of people being removed on stretchers weighing heavily on those who saw it tonight.”

3. Russian Attack in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Region

Timestamps: 01:36 – 02:00

Five killed, 14 injured following a Russian strike in southeastern Ukraine.
Attack follows Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meetings with leaders of the UK, France, and Germany in London.
- Quote (Sue Guzman, 01:37):
  “Five people dead, 14 injured in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region following a Russian attack… This comes after Zelensky met with the leaders of the UK, France, and Germany.”

4. Mass Shooting at Ohio Festival

Timestamps: 03:07 – 03:43

The Incident
- Twelve victims in total, with at least two in critical condition, after shots fired at Toledo’s Old West End festival.
- Two suspects believed to have shot at each other; both remain at large as of the broadcast.
  - Quote (Correspondent, 03:13):
    “The fun suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival. And many were helping any of the 12 victims that they could.”
Police Remarks
- Investigators are reviewing evidence, and a senior officer describes this as “some of the worst violence he’s seen.”

5. Earthquake and Tsunami Hits the Philippines

Timestamps: 03:43 – 04:11

Disaster Summary
- Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast near General Santos, causing tsunami waves up to three feet.
- Four people confirmed dead, over 200 injured, several buildings collapsed, and search and rescue missions ongoing.
  - Quote (Sue Guzman, 03:44):
    “Four people are dead, more than 200 injured from a magnitude earthquake of 7.8 that struck early Monday… multiple buildings have collapsed and… search and rescue operations are underway…”

6. Shooting in Missouri Ahead of World Cup

Timestamps: 04:11 – 04:35

Nine injured in weekend shooting near England’s World Cup base in Kansas City, just days before the tournament kicks off in New Jersey. England’s team was not present in Kansas City at the time.
- Quote (Sue Guzman, 04:20):
  “Shots were fired about four miles away from England’s World Cup base in Kansas City Saturday… soccer players from England had not yet arrived…”

7. 79th Annual Tony Awards

Timestamps: 04:35 – 05:04

Major Winners
- “Schmigadoon” wins Best Musical.
- John Lithgow wins Best Lead Actor in a play for “Giant.”
- Laurie Metcalfe wins for her role in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.”
  - Quote (Sue Guzman, 04:48):
    “The 79th annual Tony Awards where Schmigadoon took home the Tony for best musical. John Lithgow winning the Tony award for best lead actor for a play for his work in Giant. And Laurie Metcalfe win her for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Alex Hogan (00:24): “…all of that might be in jeopardy. We’ve heard the president say that negotiators are getting closer and he’s underscored some of his hard lines, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon…”
Meredith Gorman (01:26): “…the scene of people being removed on stretchers weighing heavily on those who saw it tonight.”
Festival Shooting Correspondent (03:13): “The fun suddenly turning to people… running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival.”

Key Takeaways

International tensions are running high with escalating conflict in the Middle East and focused U.S. diplomatic efforts.
The U.S. faces domestic challenges with violent incidents in major cities and large-scale events.
Disasters abroad, including deadly earthquakes and attacks, continue to drive global news coverage.
Culture and sports moments intersect with breaking news—seen in Tony Awards results and the prelude to the World Cup.

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The fighting escalates. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX News. Sirens sounding in Israel after a new round of missiles were fired by Iran. This after the IDF announced it had struck Iranian military targets in western and central Iran after Israel was struck earlier. It comes after President Trump Sunday expressed concerns that the latest strikes could jeopardize peace talks.
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Even though we heard the president tell Fox that we were potentially just days away from securing a deal, that now all of that might be in jeopardy, jeopardy. We've heard the president say that negotiators are getting closer and he's underscored some of his hard lines, that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and that Iran cannot be able to have language in that deal that would allow them to in the future potentially buy a weapon. We've also heard the president push back, saying this is not an endless war. It comes as the war has now stretched into the 100 day mark. So there is a lot of pressure from Democrats saying this needs to come to an end. There's simply too much strain on the American public when it comes to gas prices and the overall impact on the economy.
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Fox's Alex Hogan reporting in a mass stabbing at New York's Penn Station leaving six people injured and others scrambling for their lives.
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It's coming less than a day before President Trump is set to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden directly above Penn Station. Now FDNY says a suspect was taken into custody at the scene but have not yet released details about what to the stabbings, the scene of people being removed on stretchers weighing heavily on those who saw it tonight.
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And that's fox's Meredith Gorman reporting. The stabbings near the Amtrak terminals at the Busy transit hub. 5 people dead, 14 injured in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region following a Russian attack comes after Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's leader, met with the leaders of the UK France and Germany. And London Sunday America is listening to FOX News.
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Police are still searching for suspects behind a mass shooting at an Ohio festival Saturday night.
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The funds suddenly turning to people of all ages running and scrambling for cover at the iconic Old West End festival. And many were helping any of the 12 victims that they could. We know two of those shooting victims are fighting their life in critical condition and people who were there are shocked. Police are still searching for at least two suspects who they say were probably shooting at each other. Investigators are currently combing through all the evidence. And one seasoned lieutenant says this is some of the worst violence he's seen.
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And four people are dead, more than 200 injured from a magnitude earthquake of 7.8 that struck early Monday. It also sparked a tsunami for a time with three foot waves that washed ashore on nearby coasts. This was the strongest quake to strike the Philippines this year and was centered about 8 miles at sea southwest of the city of General Santos. We are told multiple buildings have collapsed and that search and rescue operations are underway for people who may have been taken underneath there. Still no suspects in custody following a shooting in Missouri that left nine people injured over the weekend. Shots were fired about four miles away from England's World cup base in Kansas City Saturday. This was just days before the World cup tournament is set to kick off in New Jersey on Thursday. The soccer players from England had not yet arrived in Kansas City. They were due to play a friendly game against Costa Rica in Orlando, Florida, this Wednesday. And the Tony Awards held in New York City at Radio City Music Hall. The 79th annual Tony Awards where Schmigadoon took home the Tony for best musical. John Lithgow winning the Tony award for best lead actor for a play for his work in Giant. And Laurie Metcalfe win her for Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. I'm Sue Guzman. This is FOX News.
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