Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET Newscast
Date: December 15/16, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera with reporting by Ainsley Earhart, Ted Dogs, Grinnell Scott, and CJ Papa
Episode Overview
This episode delivers breaking headlines spanning from a Rhode Island campus shooting manhunt, to a suspected ISIS-inspired attack in Sydney, military drug strikes in the Pacific, a high-profile Massachusetts murder conviction, a near-miss in South American airspace, and corporate news from iRobot. The reporting style remains urgent and fact-driven, typical of hourly news broadcasts.
Key News Segments & Discussion Points
1. Brown University Shooting – Manhunt and Investigation
[00:02 – 00:52]
- Manhunt Continues: Providence police and the FBI intensify efforts to locate a masked suspect involved in the deadly shooting at Brown University.
- Investigation Details:
- Surveillance footage and photos of a suspect in dark clothing, circulating from two hours prior to the shooting, have been released.
- Public urged to aid identification efforts.
- Federal Involvement:
- FBI Special Agent Ted Dogs announces a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
- Weapon used confirmed as a 9mm handgun.
- Community Response:
- Increased police presence promised in Providence.
- Officials have not yet confirmed whether the attack was targeted.
Notable Quote:
"The FBI is now offering a reward of $50,000 for information that can lead to the identification, the arrest and the conviction of the individual responsible, who we believe to be armed and dangerous."
— Ted Dogs, FBI, [00:22]
2. ISIS-Inspired Terror Attack in Sydney, Australia
[00:52 – 01:23]
- Incident Summary:
- Nick Reiner (connected to director Rob Reiner’s family) scheduled for court after a familial homicide.
- Mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Sydney, classified as ISIS-inspired terrorism.
- Key Details:
- New South Wales Police report the use of vehicle containing IEDs and homemade ISIS flags.
- Fifteen people killed, 25 wounded during a Hanukkah celebration.
- Perpetrators identified as a father-son duo — father shot dead, son hospitalized.
- Australian Authorities’ Response:
- Promise to further strengthen already strict gun laws.
Notable Quote:
"The vehicle, which is registered to the younger male, contained IEDs, but I also confirmed that it contained two homemade ISIS flags."
— Ted Dogs, [01:13]
3. U.S. Pacific Military Operations
[01:23 – 02:00]
- Summary:
- U.S. military strikes on three suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Eastern Pacific.
- Eight people killed in the operation.
- Both the Senate and House to receive classified briefings about the strikes on suspected narco-terrorist boats.
4. Massachusetts Murder Trial Verdict
[02:59 – 03:49]
- Case Recap:
- Brian Walsh convicted of first-degree murder for the killing of his wife, Ana, last seen on January 1, 2023.
- Defense claimed Walsh found Ana already dead; prosecution secured guilty verdict.
- Walsh previously pleaded guilty to misleading police and illegal dismemberment/disposal of the remains.
- Automatic life sentence without parole; formal sentencing set for Wednesday.
Notable Quote:
"Brian Walsh is now convicted of killing his wife Anna, who was last seen alive on New Year's Day 2023."
— Grinnell Scott, [03:16]
5. JetBlue Near Miss with U.S. Military Tanker
[03:49 – 04:38]
- Incident:
- JetBlue Flight 1112 from South America to New York nearly collided with a U.S. Air Force tanker supporting forces near Venezuela.
- Tanker reportedly had its transponder off and entered JetBlue’s flight path.
- Pilot’s Reaction:
- Described incident as "outrageous" and highlighted the tanker’s proximity (within 2-5 miles).
- JetBlue alerted federal authorities; FAA urges caution in Venezuelan airspace due to military activity.
Notable Quote:
"The pilot said the tanker was within five miles of us, maybe two or three miles, adding the plane was at our altitude. We had to stop our climb."
— Ted Dogs (quoting JetBlue pilot), [03:52]
6. iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
[04:38 – 04:54]
- Business News:
- Maker of the Roomba vacuum, iRobot, enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will undergo restructuring as a private entity.
- Company statement assures no expected interruption to current device functionality.
7. Markets Update
[04:54]
- Wall Street Recap:
- Dow Jones down 41 points
- NASDAQ down 137 points
Memorable Moments & Quotes
- On the urgency of the manhunt:
"We believe to be armed and dangerous..."
— Ted Dogs, [00:22] - Sydney attack details:
"Contained two homemade ISIS flags."
— Ted Dogs, [01:13] - JetBlue incident:
"We had to stop our climb."
— JetBlue pilot (via Ted Dogs), [03:52] - Massachusetts trial:
"Guilty. Brian Walsh is now convicted of killing his wife Anna..."
— Grinnell Scott, [03:16]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:02 – 00:52: Brown University shooting update and manhunt
- 00:52 – 01:23: Sydney terror attack coverage
- 01:23 – 02:00: U.S. military Pacific operations
- 02:59 – 03:49: Massachusetts murder trial verdict
- 03:49 – 04:38: JetBlue near miss over South America
- 04:38 – 04:54: iRobot bankruptcy announcement
- 04:54: Markets update
Note:
This summary omits advertisements and promo sections to focus on core news coverage. The tone throughout remains direct, fact-driven, and urgent, consistent with the Fox News hourly update format.