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The end of the manhunt. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. The manhunt for the Brown University shooter ended on Thursday. Authorities tracing the suspect's abandoned car to a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. It's where the shooter's body was found inside the victim of a self inflicted gunshot wound, identified as 48 year old Claudio Neves Valente.
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It is unimaginable the pain that the parents and families of of the deceased are feeling tonight and will feel undoubtedly for quite a while. But I hope that by bringing this person to justice that we can at least give them the beginnings of some measure of closure.
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Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Narona authorities in Boston say that gunman also shot and killed MIT Professor Nuno Lourero on Monday. Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family among those dead in a North Carolina plane crash. Fox's Kristen Goodwin with more.
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The North Carolina State Highway Patrol revealing the business jet erupted into a large fire when it hit the ground near Statesville Regional Airport north of Charlotte, killing seven people on board. Officials explaining retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Christina and their two children are believed to have been on the Cessna C550, but noting the post crash fire prevents them from releasing a definitive list of the occupants at this time. Flight records indicate the plane was operated by a company run by Biffle. And NASCAR says it is devastated by the tragic loss, calling Greg a fierce competitor who gave of himself for the betterment of our community, sharing its deepest condolences to his entire family, friends and all who were touched by his life. KRISTIN goodwin, FOX NEWS and the Powerball.
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Jackpot, estimated to climb to $1.5 billion for Saturday night's drawing marking the fifth largest prize in the lottery's history is after no ticket match to all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night. America's listening to FOX news.
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SimpliSafe. A jury's found the Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities guilty of obstruction. Federal prosecutors charged Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan with obstruction of felony and concealing an individual to prevent arrest, a misdemeanor. In April, the jury acquitted her on the concealment count, but she still faces up to five years in prison on the obstruction count. An overwhelming majority of voters want the US to take it slow when it comes to developing AI. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal has more on this and the latest on what the Fox News poll.
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Shows. 80% of those surveyed said they want developers of AI to be careful and address the risks, with 19% saying they want to move fast on it to stay ahead of China. Most of those who want a cautious approach are women Democrats, those under 30, older voters, Republicans and men want to move more quickly. When asked who should be in charge of regulating AI, reaction was about split nearly evenly between the tech industry, state governments and Congress, with just 11% saying the president. 48% say they use AI monthly. That's up six points in six months. Top uses of IT include research to ask questions for work and spelling and grammar. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News and Turning.
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Point USA held its first America Fest conference since its founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated in Phoenix. Fox 10 Phoenix's Nicole Crushing has.
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More. Dominic Cevello says the killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk led him to this year's America Fest convention in downtown.
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Phoenix. I just had to come out here because of what.
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Happened. Kirk's influence, evident in the visuals around the convention center as well as the words spoken during the speeches, including Erica Kirk's opening message, my husband, he.
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Assassinated. Kirk calling America Fest or AM Fest, her late husband's super bowl, the.
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Date: December 19, 2025
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
This concise newscast provides updates on major national stories, including the conclusion of a high-profile manhunt, a tragic plane crash involving a NASCAR family, a historic Powerball jackpot, a judicial verdict in Wisconsin, public opinion on AI development, and the emotional impact of Turning Point USA’s America Fest after the assassination of its founder.
Authorities ended the search for the suspect involved in the Brown University shooting.
The suspect, Claudio Neves Valente (48), was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in a Salem, New Hampshire storage unit.
The shooter was also implicated in the killing of MIT Professor Nuno Lourero.
Notable Quote:
"It is unimaginable the pain that the parents and families of the deceased are feeling tonight and will feel undoubtedly for quite a while. But I hope that by bringing this person to justice that we can at least give them the beginnings of some measure of closure."
— Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Narona [00:22]
A business jet crash near Statesville Regional Airport, NC, killed seven people.
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Christina, and their two children were believed to be on board, though a post-crash fire hampered occupant identification.
The plane was operated by Biffle’s company.
The NASCAR community mourned Greg Biffle’s loss.
Memorable Moment:
"NASCAR says it is devastated by the tragic loss, calling Greg a fierce competitor who gave of himself for the betterment of our community..."
— Kristin Goodwin, Fox News [00:58]
New Fox News poll: 80% of voters want AI developers to proceed cautiously and address risks, versus 19% who favor pressing ahead to outpace China.
Desire for a cautious approach is most common among women, Democrats, and young people; men and Republicans favor faster development.
Regulation responsibility is split between tech industry, state governments, and Congress; only 11% support presidential control.
48% report monthly AI usage, up six points in six months. Top uses include research, work inquiries, and writing assistance.
Notable Quote:
"80% of those surveyed said they want developers of AI to be careful and address the risks, with 19% saying they want to move fast on it to stay ahead of China."
— Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News [03:31]
First America Fest since founder Charlie Kirk's assassination in Phoenix.
Attendees, including Dominic Cevello, state they were moved to attend because of Kirk’s death.
Erica Kirk, Charlie’s widow, delivered an emotional opening speech:
Notable Quotes:
"I just had to come out here because of what happened."
— Dominic Cevello, attendee [04:29]
"My husband, he deeply mattered on a multitude of levels. So much so that it proved even more once he was... assassinated."
— Erica Kirk [04:43]
Erica described the event as her husband's "Super Bowl."
The America Fest conference will run until Sunday.
The episode maintains a brisk, factual reporting style, characteristic of FOX News Radio’s hourly updates. Emotional content, particularly regarding violence and loss, is handled with sensitivity, while public opinion is reported with impartial clarity.
This summary captures the main news events and emotional moments of the 5AM ET FOX News Hourly Update, 12/19/2025, providing a comprehensive understanding for those who missed the episode.