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FOX News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, December 18, 2025

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This episode of the FOX News Hourly Update provides concise coverage of late-breaking national news, including the conclusion of a manhunt for a mass shooting suspect, a judicial conviction in Milwaukee, updates on a decades-old murder case, significant clergy appointments, and the latest developments on inflation and financial markets.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Manhunt Ends in Brown University Mass Shooting Case

[00:01 – 01:00]

Update: The manhunt for the suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University is over; the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, was found dead by suicide in Salem, New Hampshire.
Additional Details:
- He is also linked to the shooting death of an MIT professor.
- Authorities located his car in a storage facility, where they found two firearms matching evidence from the Providence scene.
- Two Brown University students were killed, and nine others injured in the shooting.
- Valente, a Portuguese national, attended Brown University 25 years ago with his last known address in Miami, FL.
Federal Response: U.S. Attorney and federal prosecutors praised for their rapid and thorough work.

Quote [00:13]: “The suspect in the mass shooting last weekend at Brown University is dead. And a short time ago, the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts confirmed he’s also the suspect in the shooting death of an MIT professor.”
— Lisa Lucera

Quote [00:39]: “Two firearms and evidence in the car that matches exactly what we see at the scene here in Providence.”
— Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Narana

2. US Military Drug Smuggling Strikes

[01:00 – 01:18]

The US Military conducted two more strikes against boats smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific, resulting in five deaths.
Total strikes now number 28 with at least 104 people killed.

3. Milwaukee Judge Convicted of Obstruction

[01:19 – 01:54]

A Milwaukee jury found Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for aiding an undocumented migrant in evading federal agents but acquitted her on a charge of concealment.
Dugan faces up to five years in prison.
Defense arguments questioned evidence credibility and referenced jury biases regarding ICE and President Trump.

Quote [01:41]: “The lead defense attorney tried to cast doubt on almost every key piece of evidence against Dugan while also appealing to any negative features that jury members might have against ICE or President Trump.”
— Garrett Tenney

4. Florida Man Faces 1997 Murder Charge with Gilgo Beach Connection

[02:31 – 03:19]

Andrew Dykes, 66, pleaded not guilty in New York to the 1997 killing of Tanya Denise Jackson.
- Jackson was a 26-year-old mother and Army veteran.
- Her daughter’s remains were found at Gilgo Beach 14 years later; both were identified by DNA in 2025.
- Dykes’ defense signals plans to challenge DNA evidence.
- No charges filed against Dykes for the death of Jackson’s daughter.
Prosecutors allege Dykes and Jackson were acquainted while stationed together in the military.
Jackson's daughter’s death was initially considered possibly linked to alleged Long Island serial killer Rex Heuermann.

Quote [02:36]: “66-year-old Andrew Dykes, pleading not guilty to the 1997 killing of Tanya Denise Jackson in a Nassau County, New York court.”
— Kristin Goodwin

5. Major Appointment: New Archbishop of New York

[03:19 – 03:38]

Bishop Ronald Hicks, currently of Joliet, Illinois, will replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as Archbishop of New York upon Dolan’s retirement at 75.

6. US Inflation Cools in November

[03:38 – 04:14]

Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose at a slower pace (+2.7%), with core inflation (excluding food and energy) at 2.6%, both below expectations.
The cooling trend supports Federal Reserve discussions about cutting interest rates.
Prices are significantly lower from their 2022 peak (9.1% CPI), though higher than April’s 2.3%.

Quote [03:38]: “The prices you pay for things rose at a smaller pace in November. The Consumer Price Index was up 2.7% for the year ending in November. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 2.6%.”
— Jenny Casola

7. Wall Street Reaction

[04:14 – 04:28]

Stocks rose following the positive inflation news.
The Dow Jones climbed 65 points; NASDAQ added 313 points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On the Brown University suspect:
“Officials now say Neves Valente attended Brown University 25 years ago.”
— Lisa Lucera [01:00]
On DNA breakthroughs in old cases:
“Both bodies weren’t identified by DNA until this year.”
— Kristin Goodwin [02:56]
On wider economic impact:
“Cooling inflation supports Federal Reserve policymakers who’ve endorsed cutting interest rates.”
— Jenny Casola [04:00]

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:01: FOX News alert; end of manhunt in Brown University shooting
00:39: Evidence found in suspect’s car
01:19: Milwaukee judge convicted
02:31: Florida man pleads not guilty in 1997 murder related to Gilgo Beach
03:19: New Archbishop of New York appointed
03:38: Inflation and CPI data for November
04:14: Wall Street reaction to inflation news

Tone and Style

The episode maintains a factual, urgent, and concise tone, typical of hourly news summaries. Reporters swiftly shift between high-profile crime, judicial, military, and financial topics, focusing on verified developments and official statements.

For listeners seeking critical updates on public safety, justice, and the US economy, this installment provides a rapid-fire but comprehensive snapshot of the day's most pressing headlines.

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This is a FOX News alert. The manhunt is over. I'm Lisa Lucera. The suspect in the mass shooting last weekend at Brown University is dead. And a short Time ago the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts confirmed he's also the suspect in the shooting death of an MIT professor.
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Monday night, investigators followed leads to the suspect's car in a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire where 48 year old Claudio Neves Valente was found dead due to a self inflicted gunshot wound. Prior to Providence Police Chief Colonel Oscar Perez, he was a Brown student, he was a Portuguese national and his last.
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Name known address was in Miami, Florida.
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Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Narana on what else was found two firearms and evidence in the car that that matches exactly what we see at the seen here in Providence. Two students were killed in that shooting last weekend. Nine others were injured.
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Fox's Kevin Ureweski. Officials now say Nevis Valente attended Brown University 25 years ago. Attorney General Pam Bonney in a statement praising federal prosecutors for what she called incredible work. The US Military says it's conducted two more strikes against boats it said were smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. The strikes have been brought the total number of known boat strikes to 28 with at least 104 people killed. A jury in Milwaukee has found a judge guilty of obstruction for helping an illegal migrant evade federal agents, but not guilty of a lesser charge of concealing the man, Judge Hannah Dugan, could face up to five years in prison.
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In their closing arguments, the lead defense attorney tried to cast doubt on almost every key piece of evidence against Dugan while also appealing to any negative features that jury members might have against ICE or President Trump.
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Fox's Garrett Tenney, America's listening to FOX News.
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A Florida man pleads not guilty to the murder of a young woman once linked to the gilgo beach murders.
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66 year old andrew dykes pleading not guilty to the 1997 killing of tanya Denise Jackson in a Nassau County, New York court. The retired army veteran will remain in custody until he returns to court in January. The the defense noting they'll likely challenge DNA evidence allegedly linking him to the case. Jackson, a 26 year old mother, an army veteran's body was found near Lakeview, New York in 1997. The remains of her two year old daughter were found in Gilgo Beach 14 years later, but both bodies weren't identified by DNA until this year. Prosecutors allege Dykes and Jackson had a relationship while stationed at the same military base. Dykes has not been charged in the toddlers killing. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News Investigators initially believe.
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Jackson's daughter's death could have been linked to Rex Heuermann's spree of murders on Long Island. Pope Leo has named Bishop Ronald Hicks as the next archbishop of New York. Hicks, who's currently the bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaced Cardinal Timothy Dolan, who's reached the mandatory retirement age of 75. Inflation eased last month.
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The prices you pay for things rose at a smaller pace in November. The Consumer Price index was up 2.7% for the year ending in November. Core CPI excluding food and energy rose 2.6%. Economists were predicting both numbers would top 3%. Cooling inflation supports Federal Reserve policymakers who've endorsed cutting interest rates. Prices have moderated significantly since the peak CPI of 9.1% in June of 2022, though November's numbers still topped April's CPI reading of 2.3%.
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Stocks says Jenny Casola Wall street stocks rose after the news on inflation. The Dow added 65% of the NASDAQ 313. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.
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