7AM ET 02/09/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/09/2026

Date: February 9, 2026
Host: CJ Pop (FOX News Podcasts)
Correspondents: Mel Rivera, Ainsley Earhart, Jonathan Serry, Jonathan Savage, Cheryl Cassoni

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Episode Overview

This hour’s update delivers breaking national and international news, including developments in a high-profile Arizona kidnapping, Super Bowl 60’s aftermath, reactions to the Jeffrey Epstein documents, updates on a Brown University shooting, an upcoming NASA mission, a major sentencing in Iran, and significant financial news. The coverage maintains Fox’s urgent and direct tone, with on-location reports and brief interviews.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arizona Kidnapping: Nancy Guthrie Case

[00:02 – 00:57]

• Law enforcement is intensifying their efforts in Arizona, searching the home of Savannah Guthrie’s sister and other locations in hopes of finding the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
• The case has seen a ramp-up in urgency due to a second looming ransom deadline.
• Ransom Details:
  • Local news outlet KGUN9 received a ransom note demanding $6 million, threatening Nancy’s life if not paid by 5:00 PM local time.
  • The family has publicly pleaded for Nancy’s safe return.
  • FBI involvement is highlighted; a separate email ransom (without proof of life) was sent to another local station (KOLD).
  • Ransom payment is requested in Bitcoin.

Memorable Quote:

• Mel Rivera: “The demand is $6 million and threaten[s] Nancy Guthrie's life if it's not PA Day by 5 o’clock. The family is begging whoever took her to bring her home.” [00:21]

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2. Super Bowl 60: Seattle Seahawks Victory

[00:57 – 01:24]

• Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots.
• Locals celebrated at watch parties; victory parade set for Wednesday.
• The mood in Seattle is jubilant, with excitement building for the victory parade.

Notable Quotes:

• Ainsley Earhart, Seattle fan: “It’s been an amazing season.” [01:18]
• Mel Rivera: “Incredible last game and I'm so excited for the parade.” [01:20]

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3. Royal Reaction to Epstein Documents

[01:24 – 01:45]

• Prince William and Princess Catherine issue a statement expressing “deep concern” over Jeffrey Epstein-related victims and are “appalled by the contents” of over 3 million DOJ-released pages.
• The British monarchy continues to distance itself from Prince Andrew’s association with Epstein.

Notable Quote:

• CJ Pop: “…another move by the monarchy to distance himself from the former Princess Andrew’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.” [01:39]

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4. Providence Shooting: Brown University Body Cam Footage

[01:45 – 02:00]

• Police in Providence will release redacted body camera footage of their response to the December 13th shooting at Brown University, which left 2 dead and 9 injured.

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5. NASA Crew-12 Launch Update

[02:32 – 03:12]

• NASA’s Crew-12 (two Americans, one ESA astronaut, one Russian cosmonaut) arrived at Kennedy Space Center, preparing for launch to the International Space Station.
• Crew remains under quarantine; launch atop SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled for early Wednesday.
• FAA granted launch clearance.

Notable Insight:

• Jonathan Serry: “Crew 12 will be greeted by two Russians and NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who’s been maintaining the US Equipment on the space station by himself since mid January.” [02:55]

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6. Iran Crackdown: Sentencing of Nargis Mohamedi

[03:12 – 04:03]

• Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargis Mohamedi sentenced to over 7 years in prison (6 years for “gathering and collusion,” 18 months for “propaganda activities”) plus a travel ban.
• Mohamedi has spent over a decade in prison, was arrested at a memorial in December, and has been on hunger strike since February 2nd.
• The Nargis Foundation decries the trial as a "sham."

Memorable Quote:

• Jonathan Savage: “The activist is no stranger to the Iranian justice system, having already spent more than a decade of her life behind bars.” [03:44]

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7. Stock Market Update: Dow Surges Past 50,000

[04:03 – 04:22]

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time (50,115) — a rise of nearly 2.5% in a single session.
• Correspondent Mel Rivera remarks this is a sign the “economy is firing on all cylinders.”

Notable Quote:

• Mel Rivera: “The market is basically telling you that the economy is firing on all cylinders... This has been a pretty quick run from 40 to 50.” [04:06]

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8. Closing Remarks: Trump’s Promise & Podcast Promo

[04:22 – 04:30]

• President Trump vows “the best is yes to come.”
• CJ Pop and Ainsley Earhart promote the “Life of Jesus” podcast series — a 52-episode journey billed as providing “hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told.”

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Notable Quotes Recap

• “The demand is $6 million and threaten Nancy Guthrie's life if it's not PA Day by 5 o'clock. The family is begging whoever took her to bring her home.”
  — Mel Rivera [00:21]
• “It's been an amazing season.”
  — Ainsley Earhart (Seattle Seahawks fan) [01:18]
• “The activist is no stranger to the Iranian justice system, having already spent more than a decade of her life behind bars.”
  — Jonathan Savage [03:44]
• “The market is basically telling you that the economy is firing on all cylinders.”
  — Mel Rivera [04:06]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Arizona Kidnapping Update: 00:02 – 00:57
• Super Bowl 60 Victory & Seattle Reaction: 00:57 – 01:24
• Royal Family Statement on Epstein: 01:24 – 01:45
• Providence/Brown University Shooting: 01:45 – 02:00
• NASA Crew-12 Launch Preview: 02:32 – 03:12
• Iran Human Rights Crackdown: 03:12 – 04:03
• Stock Market Update: 04:03 – 04:22
• President Trump & Podcast Promo: 04:22 – 04:30

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Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers brisk, headline-driven coverage of notable domestic and global stories—from a tense Arizona kidnapping case to worldwide political and scientific developments, plus a bullish stock market. The reporting leans into emotional and urgent dimensions, employing direct soundbites and on-scene reactions to keep listeners engaged and up-to-date.

Transcript

[CJ Pop]

A possible second deadline fast approaching. CJ Pop of FOX News, A busy weekend for law enforcement in Arizona searching the home of Savannah Guthrie's sister and other locations for clues in the hopes of finding their mother, 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, who's been missing for over a week. The pressure packed situation ramping up today as Fox's Mel Rivera explains.

[Mel Rivera]

KGUN9, a local TV news outlet which received one of the original ransom notes says the demand is $6 million and threaten Nancy Guthrie's life if it's not PA Day. By 5 o', clock, the family is begging whoever took her to bring her home. So the FBI tells the Associated Press when Savannah says, quote, we have received your message, she is referencing another alleged ransom note sent via email to local TV news station KOLD on Friday. Kold says that email, which they have not released to the public, did not contain proof of life of Nancy Guthrie's family is allegedly being told to pay the ransom.

[CJ Pop]

And in bitcoin, that is local time. That's Fox's Mad Rivera reporting. It was certainly a sleepless in Seattle. No, it was not because the Seattle Seahawks triumph in Super Bowl 60, defeating the overmatched New England Patriots. This woman watching the game at one of the numerous watch parties throughout the.

[Mel Rivera]

Emerald City, letting it sink in.

[Ainsley Earhart]

It's been an amazing season.

[Mel Rivera]

Incredible last game and I'm so excited for the parade.

[CJ Pop]

The victory parade is reportedly set for Wednesday while the Prince and Princess of Wales expressing deep concern for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement today, Prince William and Princess Catherine say they're appalled by the contents of more than 3 million pages of documents released earlier by the U.S. department of Justice. It's another move by the monarchy to distance himself from the former Princess Andrew's relationship with the convicted sex offender. And police in Providence will release redacted body cam footage of the response to the shooting at Brown University on December 13th. The gunman killed two injured nine. America's listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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[CJ Pop]

This is a very important launch for NASA. This week the Crew 12 missing their destination, the International Space Station.

[Jonathan Serry]

It includes two American astronauts, one European Space Agency astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut. They arrived at Kennedy Space center, where they remain under a precautionary quarantine as they prepare for launch early Wednesday. When they arrive at the ISS, Crew 12 will be greeted by two Russians and NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who's been maintaining the US Equipment on the space station by himself since mid January. Crew 12 will launch atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The FAA has given Falcon 9 clearance to launch and they are targeting a liftoff on Wednesday.

[CJ Pop]

That's fox's Jonathan Serry reporting. The harsh crackdown continues in Iran despite recent indirect talks from the US And Iran and Oman, the theocracy in charge of that nation. Delivering the sentence this weekend for a Nobel Peace Prize winner, FOX is Jonathan Savage.

[Jonathan Savage]

Nargis Mohamedi's lawyer says she's been given a six year prison term for gathering and collusion, a further 18 months for propaganda activities, plus a two year travel ban. The activist is no stranger to the Iranian justice system, having already spent more than a decade of her life behind bars. The 53 year old was arrested in December at a memorial event for a human rights lawyer. The Nargis foundation, which supports her, described Saturday's hearing as a sham. It adds that she's been on hunger strike since February 2nd. Jonathan Savage, Fox NEWS how will the.

[CJ Pop]

Market do today after that monster close on Friday by the Dow?

[Mel Rivera]

The market is basically telling you that the economy is firing on all cylinders. So we got about 50,000 first time ever. 50,115. That is up more than 12, six or nearly two and a half percent. You know, this has been a pretty quick run from 40 to 50.

[CJ Pop]

Fox businesses. Cheryl Cassoni reporting. This morning, President Trump promising the best is yes to come. I'm C.J. papa, this is Fox. This is Ainsley Earhart.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Thank you for joining me for the.

[CJ Pop]

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