11PM ET 12/16/2025 Newscast

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET Newscast (December 16, 2025)

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This Fox News update delivers a fast-paced briefing of top headlines across crime, international affairs, and U.S. politics as of late December 2025. Major stories include new evidence in the Brown University murders, charges in a high-profile Hollywood homicide, renewed Trump administration crackdowns on Venezuela and international travel, a terrorist attack in Sydney, and the soaring Powerball jackpot.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Murders Investigation

[00:03–00:56]

• New developments: Providence authorities released enhanced surveillance footage related to the Brown University shootings.
• Suspect details: The person of interest is male, around 5’8”, stocky build, wore a green/black jacket and a mask—no clear facial image available.
• Timeline: He was seen on enhanced video near the Brown campus as early as 10:30 AM the day of the crime; FBI shared a timeline showing his movements with the earliest available footage at 2 PM.
• Police hope: Officials seek public help in recognizing the suspect’s gait.

“Officials are still hoping that someone will recognize his gait.” – CB Cotton ([00:36])

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2. Unrelated Shooting in Brookline—MIT Professor Killed

[00:56–01:16]

• Victim: MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering professor Nuno Lorero was found shot in his home.
• Status: No arrests made; police do not believe this is connected to the Brown University incident.

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3. Hollywood Double Homicide—Director Rob Reiner and Wife

[01:16–01:55]

• Suspect: Nick Reiner (son, 32) charged with two counts of first-degree murder, accused of fatally stabbing his parents in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
• Legal details: Facing special circumstances for multiple murders; charges may result in life without parole or the death penalty.
• Arrest: Nick Reiner was apprehended without incident but will be arraigned after medical clearance.

“He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.” – LA County DA Nathan Hockman ([01:23])

“No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.” – Nathan Hockman ([01:46])

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4. Trump Administration Orders Action Against Venezuela

[02:58–03:30]

• Announcement: Trump orders U.S. blockade of ‘all sanctioned oil tankers’ going into/out of Venezuela.
• Reason: Accusations that oil revenue is funding drug trafficking and criminal activity.
• Military activity: U.S. Pentagon strikes against alleged trafficking boats in the Caribbean.
• Venezuela response: Denounces blockade as “absolutely irrational and violates free commerce and navigability.” ([03:17])

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5. Expanded U.S. Travel Ban

[03:30–04:02]

• Changes: The travel ban now applies to 20 countries (from 12), including five new nations and people with Palestinian Authority papers. Adds “partial restrictions” to 15 countries, mostly in Africa.
• Justification: White House cites “corruption, fraud, and unreliable documentation.”
• Context: Expansion comes in response to a security breach involving an Afghan admitted to the U.S., who allegedly shot two National Guard soldiers.

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6. White House Hanukkah Party and Sydney Shooting Condolences

[04:02–04:29]

• Event: President Trump opens Hanukkah celebrations by sending condolences for the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach.
• Details:
  • Attack described as anti-Semitic terrorist act; 15 killed, 40+ injured.
  • Perpetrators: Father and son, with links to ISIS; father killed, son in custody.

“Love and prayers to our entire nation, to the people of Australia and especially all those affected by the horrific and anti-Semitic terrorist attack. And that’s exactly what it is, anti-Semitic.” – President Trump ([04:15])

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7. Powerball Jackpot Update

[04:29–04:58]

• Next draw: Wednesday night.
• Jackpot: At least $1.25 billion—the second largest of the year.
• Cash prize: Minimum $572.1 million lump sum.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• CB Cotton, on suspect identification:

  “Officials are still hoping that someone will recognize his gait.” ([00:36])

• DA Nathan Hockman, on charges:

  “He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.” ([01:23])
  “No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.” ([01:46])

• President Trump, on Sydney attack:

  “Love and prayers to our entire nation, to the people of Australia and especially all those affected by the horrific and anti-Semitic terrorist attack. And that’s exactly what it is, anti-Semitic.” ([04:15])

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Key Segment Timestamps

• Providence murder investigation: [00:03–00:56]
• Brookline/MIT professor shooting: [00:56–01:16]
• Rob Reiner murder charges: [01:16–01:55]
• Trump blocks Venezuela oil tankers: [02:58–03:30]
• Expanded U.S. travel ban: [03:30–04:02]
• Sydney shooting/Hanukkah party: [04:02–04:29]
• Powerball update: [04:29–04:58]

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For listeners, this newscast delivers concise, direct reporting on headline developments of the night, with a tone that is urgent yet matter-of-fact, typical of Fox News Radio’s style. The episode moves rapidly between unrelated breaking stories, providing headline depth and key official remarks, but limited background or broader context.

Transcript

[A]

The search for a killer. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News. Authorities in Providence releasing new video of the person of interest in the Brown University killings this weekend. Fox's CB Cotton is in Providence with more.

[B]

There are some new visuals, but none show the face of this person of interest. Still, we are learning that investigators now believe he was casing out this neighborhood next to Brown as early as 10:30am the morning of the shooting. Pro Providence police are calling new enhanced video of the person of interest. He's described as someone 58 with a stocky build. He's got a dark green and black jacket and he's wearing a mask. So again, we can't get that clear view of his face. But officials are still hoping that someone will recognize his gait. The FBI also shared a video timeline of the suspected shooter moving through the neighborhood. The earliest video shared with us is timestamped around 2pm Eastern.

[A]

Meantime, MIT professor Nuno Lorero was pronounced after he was found shot in his Brookline home on Monday. The 47 year old, a member of the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. There's been no arrest. Investigators say there's no connection to the Brown shooting. Officials in LA announcing charges in the murders of director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle.

[C]

Fox's Kristen Goodwin, L.A. county District Attorney Nathan Hockman says Nick Reiner faces two counts of first degree murder with a.

[D]

Special circumstance of multiple murders. He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, that being a knife.

[C]

The 32 year old who is being held without bail accused of fatally stabbing his parents in their Brentwood home. Hockman noting he'll be arraigned after a medical clearance, adding the charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.

[D]

No decision at this point has been made with respect to the death penalty.

[C]

Not revealing any details on evidence but saying Nick Reiner was arrested without incident.

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[F]

Ban. Fox's Jackie Heinrich the president's proclamation expands the administration's existing 12 country travel ban to five new countries and also to people with documents from the Palestinian Authority. It also adds partial restrictions to 15 countries, most of them in Africa. The White House cited widespread corruption, fraud and unreliable documentation and records from those countries as the cause. And it comes after the administration pledged to crack down following the shooting of two National Guard soldiers by the White House by an Afghan.

[A]

National. An Afghan was allowed into the US Under a program but reportedly struggled to accommodate to his new life in Washington state. President Trump hosting the White House Hanukkah party. He started by giving his condolences to the victims of the deadly shooting in the Bondi beach in Sydney.

[D]

Australia. Love and prayers to our entire nation, to the people of Australia and especially all those affected by the horrific and anti Semitic terrorist attack. And that's exactly what it is, anti.

[A]

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