Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 12/14/2025

Main Theme:
This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of overnight breaking news and major headlines, including a tragic shooting at Brown University, international conflict updates involving Syria, developments in the Israel-Hamas conflict, severe flooding in Washington state, and sports highlights with the Heisman Trophy presentation.

Key News Stories and Insights

Campus Shooting at Brown University

• Incident Overview (00:03):

  • Two people killed, nine injured in a shooting on Brown University’s campus, Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Immediate communication from the university to students via text and email ensured quick awareness.

• Eyewitness & Campus Experience:

  • [00:12] Student: “They texted me and my friend's group... we were sent an email and a text by the school. And we also heard just police sirens all around, but I didn't hear any gunshots.”

• Suspect and Ongoing Manhunt (00:24):

  • Reporter Molly Line details: "Most importantly, this manhunt continues. We don't have a lot more information about where this suspect went, but authorities are pointing to video ... clad entirely in black ... leaving the building shortly after the shooting..."
    (Molly Line, FOX News, 00:26)
  • Suspect reportedly fled down Hope and Waterman streets, through a busy campus area surrounded by shopping and restaurants.
  • Massive police presence continues in the area, searching both campus and local neighborhoods.

U.S. Military Response in Syria

• Presidential Announcement (00:57):

  • President Trump announced retaliatory plans after three Americans, including two service members from the Iowa National Guard, were killed in Syria.

• Attack Investigation (01:09):

  • Reporter Lucas Tomlinson explains: "Investigations suggest the attacker was affiliated with the Syrian government forces. But at some point it became known that he was affiliated with ISIS. He was not part of the official delegation...he shot at the American soldiers who were guarding the perimeter of the meeting..."
    (Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News, 01:09)
  • New Syrian president Al Shara, previously wanted for Al Qaeda ties, now engages with U.S. administration after Assad's departure to Moscow.

Israel-Hamas Conflict Update

• Strike in Gaza (01:46):
  • Israeli forces report the killing of a senior Hamas commander in Gaza, labeling him "a key architect of the October 7th attack in 2023."
  • No further details provided in this update.

Heisman Trophy Winner

• Award Results and Highlights (02:32):
  • "Indiana's Fernando Mendoza exploded, going from someone who was expected to be pretty good to pretty much the consensus. After spending the last two seasons at Cal, Mendoza transferred to Indiana this year, leading the nation with a program record 33 touchdown passes while also leading the Hoosiers to the top seed in the college football playoffs. Now he's Indiana's first Heisman winner ever, getting 643 first place votes while Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia ... got 189."
    (Greg Thompson, FOX News, 02:39)
  • Mendoza's achievements could position him as a top pick in the NFL draft.

Washington State Flooding Emergency

• Disaster Status (03:24):
  • "Water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head. It was higher than me. But residents, they're returning to their homes, some of them, and clearing out the mess..." (Christina Coleman, FOX News, 03:30)
  • Significant rainfall from an atmospheric river event caused neighborhood flooding, river surges, rescues, and forced evacuations.
  • Ongoing concern for mudslides and continued major flood stage rivers.

National Lottery Update

• Jackpot Note (04:14):
  • No winner in the latest billion-dollar lottery; next jackpot climbs to $1.1 billion.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the Brown Campus Shooting:

  • “We also heard just police sirens all around, but I didn't hear any gunshots.” (Student, 00:15)
  • “Authorities are pointing to video of this individual clad entirely in black ... leaving the building shortly after the shooting.” (Molly Line, 00:26)

• On the Aftermath of Washington Flooding:

  • “The water would have been over my head. It was higher than me. But residents, they're returning to their homes ... trying to see what has been damaged or destroyed.” (Christina Coleman, 03:30)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |----------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Brown University Shooting | | 00:24 | Molly Line on Manhunt | | 00:57 | Trump on Syria Attack | | 01:09 | Lucas Tomlinson: Details on Syria Attack | | 01:46 | Israel-Hamas Conflict Update | | 02:32 | Heisman Trophy Announcement | | 03:24 | Washington State Flooding | | 04:14 | Lottery Update |

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update provides concise, urgent coverage of multiple national and international news developments, focusing on crisis events (campus shooting, flooding, military conflict), significant achievements (Heisman Trophy), and major headlines, embodying FOX's fast-paced, informational style.