1PM ET 12/14/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, December 14, 2025

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of major breaking news stories from around the world, including a deadly shooting at Brown University, a terrorist attack in Sydney, high-stakes elections in Chile, ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war, a fatal explosion in Idaho, and anticipated changes to federal marijuana policy in the US.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Brown University Shooting [00:02 – 00:53]

• Incident Overview:
  • Shooting at Brown University during a final exam review session.
  • Two students killed, nine others injured.
• Law Enforcement Update:
  • Person of interest apprehended at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 AM—roughly 17 miles from Brown’s Providence campus.
  • Arrest followed the release of surveillance footage showing the suspect leaving the engineering and physics building shortly after the shooting (occurred at 4 PM previous day).
• Information Withheld:
  • Police have not disclosed what led to the rapid arrest or any further details about the suspect or motive.

Notable Quote

"This person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island at 3:45 this morning... The police had a press conference this morning confirming that this person of interest ... suspected gunman ... They did not give us any more information as to what may have led to this arrest."
— Brian Yanes [00:13]

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2. Terrorist Attack in Sydney, Australia [00:53 – 01:47]

• Incident Details:
  • Shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, Sydney.
  • At least 12 fatalities and more than two dozen wounded; targeted attack on Jews during Hanukkah.
• Suspect Status:
  • Two gunmen; one dead, one in custody.
• Australian Prime Minister’s Response:
  • Condemns the incident as “a targeted attack on Jewish Australians ... an act of evil, anti-Semit terrorism.”
• Broader Context:
  • Worst attack on the Jewish community in Australia since October 7, 2023.

Notable Quotes

"At least 12 people are dead and more than two dozen wounded after two gunmen opened fire on Jews at a Hanukkah party along Bondi Beach."
— Unnamed Reporter [01:06]

"This is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith, an act of evil, anti Semit terrorism."
— Australian Prime Minister [01:21]

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3. Chilean Presidential Runoff [02:16 – 02:44]

• Election Overview:
  • Presidential runoff between ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Cast—leading in polls—and communist candidate Janet Hara, who is backed by the center-left governing coalition.
• Campaign Themes:
  • Cast’s platform: mass deportations of migrants, tougher law-and-order measures.
  • High stakes for Chile’s political landscape.

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4. Ukraine-Russia Diplomatic Talks [02:44 – 03:02]

• New Diplomatic Efforts:
  • U.S. envoys (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner) in Berlin with Ukrainian and European officials for peace negotiations.
• Ukraine’s Aspirations:
  • President Zelensky emphasizes focus on reaching a political agreement, though significant obstacles remain.

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5. Fatal U-Haul Truck Explosion in Lewiston, Idaho [03:02 – 03:43]

• Incident Summary:
  • Explosion kills 61-year-old Douglas Peterson outside an Old Navy.
  • Truck carried gasoline, propane; preliminary findings suggest accidental cause.
  • Damage sustained by Old Navy, Courtyard Marriott—no fire erupted.
• Investigation Ongoing:
  • Local law enforcement and coroner’s office collaborating.

Notable Quote

"The truck appeared to be carrying stored materials, including gasoline and propane tanks ... Preliminary findings suggest it was accidental."
— Deborah Valentine [03:13]

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6. U.S. Marijuana Reclassification [03:43 – 04:11]

• Policy Shift:
  • President Trump expected to sign an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 (same category as prescription Tylenol).
  • New regulations would encourage investment in cannabis companies, change some tax rules.
• Anticipated Timing:
  • Could be signed as early as tomorrow.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "This tragedy, the worst attack on the Jewish community since October 7th of 2023. America is listening to FOX News."
  — Paul Stevens [01:47]

• "President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law Jared Kushner are taking part as Ukrainian, U.S., and European officials prepare a series of meetings."
  — Paul Stevens [02:44]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Brown University Shooting: 00:02 – 00:53
• Sydney Terror Attack: 00:53 – 01:47
• Chilean Election & Ukraine Talks: 02:16 – 03:02
• Lewiston, Idaho Explosion: 03:02 – 03:43
• Marijuana Reclassification Policy News: 03:43 – 04:11

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For listeners, the newscast provides a rapid-fire briefing on major events with a direct, urgent tone—delivering essential facts and key official reactions, especially regarding breaking global events and US policy developments.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

Investigating an attack. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. A person of interest now in custody. This after a shooting at Brown University killed two students. Nine others heard fox's Brian Yanes.

[Brian Yanes]

Police tell me that this person of interest was captured at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode island at 3:45 this morning. This is about 17 miles south of Providence and Brown University, less than a half hour drive from where we are now. The police had a press conference this morning confirming that this person of interest, they have captured this suspected gunman. They did not give us any more information as to what may have led to this arrest. We know that this is the only video that has been made public. It shows the suspected gunman or person of interest walking out of the engineering and physics building right after the shooting at 4pm yesterday.

[Paul Stevens]

That Saturday shooting happening during a final exam review session. Authorities reporting a deadly attack at a holiday gathering earlier today in Sydney, Australia on a beach leaving multiple people dead, including one of the suspected attackers.

[Unnamed Reporter]

There's been a terrorist attack in Sydney, Australia. At least 12 people are dead and more than two dozen wounded after two gunmen opened fire on Jews at a Hanukkah party along Bondi Beach. Australia's prime minister reacted to the event.

[Australian Prime Minister]

Saying this, this is a targeted attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Hanukkah, which should be a day of joy, a celebration of faith, an act of evil, anti Semit terrorism.

[Unnamed Reporter]

Local police put out a statement saying two people are in police custody at Bondi Beach.

[Brian Yanes]

Now.

[Unnamed Reporter]

They have updated this statement to say one of the attackers is dead. Another remains in police custody.

[Paul Stevens]

Fox's Trey Angst in Tel Aviv. This tragedy, the worst attack on the Jewish community since October 7th of 2023. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Paul Stevens]

Chileans head to the polls in a high stakes presidential runoff with ultra conservative former lawmaker Jose Antonio Cast holding a solid lead in the polls. He's running against a communist candidate, Janet Hara, backed by the governing Center Left Coalition cast campaigning on a hardline platform that includes mass deportations of migrants and tougher laws and and law and order. U.S. envoys in Berlin for another round of talks aimed at trying to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and his son in law Jared Kushner are taking part as Ukrainian, U.S. and European officials prepare a series of meetings. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky saying the focus is still on a political agreement for peace, although major obstacles do remain. One person killed when a U Haul truck explodes outside of an Old Navy store in Lewiston, Idaho.

[Deborah Valentine]

Investigators say the truck appeared to be carrying stored materials, including gasoline and propane tanks, according to a joint statement from Lewiston's police and fire departments. The Nez Perce county Coroner's office says 61 year old Douglas Peterson was killed in the blast. Preliminary findings suggest it was accidental. The explosion also caused damage to nearby businesses, including Old Navy and the Courtyard Marriott. Although no fire erupted, the investigation is ongoing. Deborah Valentine, Fox News.

[Paul Stevens]

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order sometime this week to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That reportedly could happen as early as tomorrow. Axios reports the order would also encourage investments in cannabis companies and put them in different tax regulations. It would also drop marijuana from Schedule 1 drug to a Schedule 3. That would put it in the same class as prescription Tylenol.

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[Paul Stevens]

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