8AM ET 05/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 8AM ET 05/14/2026

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode delivers a concise morning newscast covering key global and national developments, including U.S.-China diplomatic talks, tensions in the Middle East, updates on the Alec Murdoch retrial, the discovery of missing U.S. soldiers in Morocco, economic indicators, and highlights from major sports events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

U.S.-China Relations: State Banquet Diplomacy

• State Banquet in Beijing: President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met, exchanging symbolic toasts focused on prosperity and cooperation.
  • Xi Jinping (00:15): “Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand.”
  • President Trump (00:24): “Together we have the chance to draw on these values to create a future of greater prosperity, cooperation and happiness.”
• Discussion Topics (00:35): According to Jackie Heinrich reporting from Beijing, private talks addressed expanding market access, bilateral cooperation, the Strait of Hormuz, the Iran war, and Taiwan, though these were not discussed publicly at the event.
• Strait of Hormuz Agreement (00:50): Both sides agreed on the strategic importance of keeping the Strait open for global energy flow, as detailed in a White House statement.

Iran Tensions & Chinese Leverage

• Oil and Security Concerns (01:03):
  • Fox’s Sean Hannity from Tel Aviv points out that China is the biggest importer of Iranian oil, directly funding Iran’s military activity and nuclear program.
  • New reports confirm Iran has seized yet another vessel near the UAE.
  • Marco Rubio (01:28): “Countries of the world economies are melting down because of this crisis in the streets. They're going to be buying less Chinese product.” Rubio urges China to take a more active role in deescalating Iran’s actions.

Alec Murdoch Case Developments

• Convictions Overturned (01:35): The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out Alec Murdoch’s murder convictions due to misconduct by the court clerk.
• Planned Retrial (01:47):
  • Attorney General Allen Wilson: “I want people to understand that our office secured convictions on financial crimes that will keep Alex Murdaugh in prison for several more decades. So he's not going anywhere.”

Tragedy in Morocco: Missing U.S. Soldiers Found

• Recovery of Soldiers (02:06):
  • Grinhal Scott reports that 19-year-old Army Specialist Mariah Simone Collington’s body has been found after she and 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. went missing during a recreational hike related to a multinational exercise. Both are believed to have fallen off a cliff. Investigation continues.

Economic & Market Updates

• Oil Prices and Gas (02:46): Oil down half a percent (WTI ~$100/barrel), but U.S. average gas prices climb to $4.53/gal.
• Markets (02:46): Dow futures up over 300 points after record Nasdaq & S&P 500 highs.

Major Sports Highlights

• NBA Playoffs (03:23): Cleveland defeats Detroit 117–113 in overtime, now leading the series 3–2.
• NHL Playoffs (03:23):
  • The Colorado Avalanche mount a dramatic comeback to beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 in overtime, winning the series and advancing to the Western Conference finals.
  • Jared Max: “The Avs will face either Vegas or Anaheim. The Golden Knights lead the Ducks three games to two. Vegas can win the series tonight.”
• Golf: PGA Championship (03:45): Tournament underway near Philadelphia; Rory McIlroy and Scotty Scheffler set to tee off.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Xi Jinping (00:15): “Achieving the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand.”
• President Trump (00:24): “Together we have the chance to draw on these values to create a future of greater prosperity, cooperation and happiness.”
• Marco Rubio (01:28): “Countries of the world economies are melting down because of this crisis in the streets. They're going to be buying less Chinese product.”
• Allen Wilson (01:47): “Our office secured convictions on financial crimes that will keep Alex Murdaugh in prison for several more decades. So he's not going anywhere.”
• Jared Max (03:23): “The Avalanche came back from three nothing down to force overtime, where 3:52 went to sudden death. Brett Kulak scored for Colorado. The Avalanche beat the Wild 4 to 3 and won the series four games to one.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

| Time | Segment | |--------|-------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | U.S.-China State Banquet and Toasts | | 00:35 | Private Talks: Trade, Hormuz, Iran, Taiwan | | 01:00 | Strait of Hormuz Agreement | | 01:03 | Iran Seizes Vessel, China’s Oil Role | | 01:28 | Marco Rubio: Global Economic Impact | | 01:35 | Alec Murdoch Convictions Overturned | | 01:47 | AG: Financial Crimes Keep Murdoch Imprisoned | | 02:06 | Bodies of Missing U.S. Soldiers Recovered | | 02:46 | Oil, Gas Prices & Market Update | | 03:23 | NBA, NHL Playoff Highlights | | 03:45 | PGA Championship Update |

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This succinct, fast-paced bulletin delivers informed takes on urgent diplomatic, security, and domestic news, with moments of tension and optimism, significant for anyone following global affairs or national developments.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

We must make our relationship work and not mess it up. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX news. That's what China's leader said at a state banquet. With President Trump, achieving the great rejuvenation

[Xi Jinping]

of the Chinese nation and making America great again can go hand in hand.

[Dave Anthony]

Then Xi Jinping offered a toast to prosperity. The president used the same word in his toast.

[President Trump]

Together we have the chance to draw on these values to create a future of greater prosperity, cooperation and and happiness.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich reports from Beijing.

[Jackie Heinrich]

That followed a meeting between them where they discussed ways to expand market access, cooperation between the two countries. The Strait of Hormuz, the Iran war, Taiwan, all came up, but they were not addressed in the remarks at the state banquet. The statement though, from the White House on the topic of Iran gave us a little bit more background on maybe the more tense topics behind closed doors. It said the two sides agreed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy.

[Dave Anthony]

And as Fox Australians reports from Tel Aviv, a big deal.

[Sean Hannity]

The Chinese are the largest importer of Iranian crude oil in the world. And when we look at Iranian military action in the Strait of Hormuz and the country's nuclear program, these are both directly funded by those oil exports. Reports this morning indicate Iran has seized another vessel off the coast of the uae. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told fox's Sean Hannity that the Chinese should play a more active role in getting Iran to change course.

[Marco Rubio]

Countries of the world economies are melting down because of this crisis in the streets. They're going to be buying less Chinese product.

[Dave Anthony]

The day after South Carolina Supreme Court threw out Alec Murdoch's convictions and life sentence and the killings of his wife and son in 2021 over court clerk's misconduct, state Attorney General Allen Wilson just told FOX they will retry him.

[Allen Wilson]

And well, first off, I want people to understand that our office secured convictions on financial crimes that will keep Alex Murdaugh in prison for several more decades. So he's not going anywhere.

[Dave Anthony]

America's listening to FOX News. Well, they have found the second American soldier who went missing in Morocco dead.

[Grinhal Scott]

The body of 19 year old army Specialist Mariah Simone Collington has been recovered more than a week after she and a fellow soldier went missing in Morocco while taking part in a multinational military exercise. The body of First Lieutenant Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. Was recovered earlier this week. Collington was an air and missile defense crew member from Tavares, Florida who began her active duty service in 2024. Both soldiers are believed to have fallen off a cliff during a recreational hike in their off duty hours. An investigation continues into what led to the tragedy. Grinhal Scott, Fox News Invention of Iran

[Dave Anthony]

and the U.S. china talks. Oil prices down about a half percent today. WTI remains about 100 bucks a barrel. Gas, though, up 2 more cents. AAA's national average for regular $4.53 per gallon. On Wall street, stocks may surge. Dow futures up more than 300 points the morning after record highs for the Nasdaq and the S&P 500. There was playoff overtime last night in basketball and hockey. In the NBA, Cleveland beat Detroit117,113 to take a 32 series lead. On the ice, it was even more dramatic.

[Jared Max]

On TNT Sports. The avalanche came back from three nothing down to force overtime, where 352 went to sudden death. Brett Kulak scored for Colorado. The Avalanche beat the Wild 4 to 3 and won the series four games to one. Colorado went to the Western Conference finals. The Avs will face either Vegas or Anaheim. The Golden Knights lead the ducks three games to two. Vegas can win the series tonight.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Jared Max. Golf's second major tournament of the year is underway. The PGA Championship at Aurona Mink outside Philadelphia. Rory McElroy tees off this hour. Scotty Scheffler plays this aftern. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox.