How long could Jennings stay on air for breaking news?
15 hours
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Answer
Jennings could stay on air for breaking news for up to 15 hours. This was an unprecedented amount of time for a news anchor to remain on air, and it demonstrated Jennings' dedication to keeping the public informed during major events. His marathon coverage of the Challenger disaster in 1986 is widely regarded as one of the most iconic moments in television news history.
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