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Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET 11/29/2025

Host: Carmen Roberts, various FOX News correspondents
Date: November 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This 5PM newscast delivers the latest headlines from global conflict in Ukraine and policy shifts in the U.S., to updates on public safety, aviation, and notable cultural figures. The focus is on major geopolitical developments, domestic security concerns, transportation safety, and a tribute to a celebrated playwright.

Key News Highlights & Insights

Ongoing Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Peace Talks

U.S. Diplomatic Efforts Stalled:
- [00:03] U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Moscow, aiming to secure President Vladimir Putin’s signature on a proposed U.S. peace deal for Ukraine.
- Putin, however, is showing little willingness to negotiate and is intensifying attacks across Ukraine.
  - Quote: “Putin's not showing any signs of willingness and in fact is stepping up attacks in Ukraine.” — Carmen Roberts [00:10]
Weaponizing Winter:
- [00:20] Russia is reportedly using winter as a weapon for a fourth straight year, cutting off vital utilities in Ukrainian cities.
- Residents of Kyiv are sheltering and express little hope for an end to the fighting, despite ongoing diplomatic overtures.
  - Quote: "Despite the progress in peace talks, they don't see an end in sight." — Reporter [00:31]
Conflict in the Black Sea:
- Ukrainian drones hit two Russian “Shadow fleet” oil tankers, as part of Kyiv's efforts to cut Russia’s war financing.
U.S.-Ukraine Relations:
- Despite his chief of staff's resignation, President Zelensky announced a delegation is heading to the U.S. for further diplomatic engagement.

U.S. Security and Immigration Policy

Shooting Involving Afghan National:
- [00:54] After two National Guard troops were shot in D.C. (one fatally), allegedly by an Afghan national, the Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and the issuing of visas to travelers holding Afghan passports.
  - Quote: “The Trump administration is pausing all asylum decision and the issuing of visas to anyone traveling with an Afghan passport.” — Carmen Roberts [00:56]
Community Reaction:
- The hometown of the soldier killed, Sarah Buxtrom, is mourning, while injured Andrew Wolf remains critical.

Virginia Fugitive Football Coach Case

Details on Coach Travis Turner:
- [01:22] A high-profile manhunt continues for Travis Turner, a high school coach missing since November 20, after leaving home with a gun while under investigation for multiple counts of child pornography.
  - Quote: "He left his home with a gun right before he vanished into a heavily wooded area." — Paul Stevens [01:24]
- Turner’s family denies the allegations but is assisting authorities.

International Airspace & Aviation Safety

U.S. Cracks Down on Venezuelan Airspace:
- [02:17] President Trump has closed Venezuelan airspace to airlines over concerns about drug smuggling, accusing the Maduro government of facilitating these activities.
- In response, Venezuela accused the U.S. of “behaving like an old style colonial empire.”
  - Quote: “President Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuelan airspace closed... Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire.” — Carmen Roberts [02:17]
Airbus A320 Recall Update:
- [02:49] Over 6,000 A320 jets required a software upgrade.
- Most major U.S. airlines have already completed the necessary updates, with minimum disruption to flights.
  - Quote: "The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world, and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets." — Caroline Elliott [02:53]
  - American Airlines has only four planes still affected; Delta and United have nearly completed the process.
  - Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says airlines are "on track to meet the FAA's deadline."

Public Safety in the U.S.

San Jose Black Friday Shooting:
- [03:22] A shooting in a California mall injured three shoppers. Authorities describe it as an isolated incident; all victims were hospitalized.
  - Quote: “California police evacuated a mall filled with Black Friday shoppers after a shooting left three people injured.” — Carmen Roberts [03:22]

Notable Cultural Loss

Death of Tom Stoppard:
- [03:54] Renowned British playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter Tom Stoppard passed away at age 88.
  - Praised as “the greatest British playwright of his generation,” especially noted for his "Shakespeare in Love" screenplay.
  - Quote: “He has died at age 88. The Czech born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.” — Carmen Roberts [03:55]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

“Putin's not showing any signs of willingness and in fact is stepping up attacks in Ukraine.” — Carmen Roberts [00:10]
“Despite the progress in peace talks, they don't see an end in sight.” — Reporter [00:31]
“The Trump administration is pausing all asylum decision and the issuing of visas to anyone traveling with an Afghan passport.” — Carmen Roberts [00:56]
"He left his home with a gun right before he vanished into a heavily wooded area." — Paul Stevens [01:24]
“President Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuelan airspace closed... Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire.” — Carmen Roberts [02:17]
"The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world, and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets." — Caroline Elliott [02:53]
“California police evacuated a mall filled with Black Friday shoppers after a shooting left three people injured.” — Carmen Roberts [03:22]
“He has died at age 88. The Czech born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.” — Carmen Roberts [03:55]

Important Timestamps

Ukraine-Russia Peace/Conflict: 00:03 – 00:54
National Guard Shooting & Immigration Policy: 00:54 – 01:22
Travis Turner Manhunt: 01:22 – 01:59
Venezuelan Airspace Closure & Aviation Recall: 02:17 – 03:22
San Jose Black Friday Shooting: 03:22 – 03:54
Death of Tom Stoppard: 03:54 – 04:14

Final Note

The bulletin paints a picture of a tense global landscape, with diplomatic stalemates abroad, security recalibrations at home, quick pivots in aviation safety, and a moment of cultural remembrance. The tone throughout remains brisk, focusing on factual reporting of developing stories for an evening news audience.

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More fighting ahead of more peace talks. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. U.S. special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Moscow to try and convince Russian President Putin to sign off on a US Peace deal for Ukraine. But Putin's not showing any signs of willingness and in fact is stepping up attacks in Ukraine.
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Ukrainian officials say Russia is trying to weaponize winter, denying access to heat, light and running water for the fourth consecutive winter. Kyiv residents spent the night in shelters saying despite despite the progress in peace talks, they don't see an end in sight. Meanwhile, two Russian Shadow fleet tankers were struck by Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea. Kyiv's goal has been to deprive Moscow of the oil export revenue it needs to continue the war. And despite his chief of staff resigning yesterday, President Zelensky announced a Ukrainian delegation is en route to the U.S. fox's.
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Stephanie Bennett in London. After the shooting of two national guard troops in D.C. this week, allegedly by an Afghan national. The Trump administration is pausing all asylum decision and the issuing of visas to anyone traveling with an Afghan passport. Meantime, the West Virginia hometown of the National Guard member killed Sarah Buxtrom is remembering her and her fellow Guard member Andrew Wolf remains in critical condition. We are learning more about a Virginia fugitive football coach.
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The family of missing Union High School coach Travis Turner now saying he left his home with a gun right before he vanished into a heavily wooded area. Turner was under investigation for multiple counts of child pornography. He was last seen at his Appalachia home on November 20, the same day a family friend claimed that he disappeared with a weapon. Police were reportedly on their way to his home to question him about those allegations on the day he disappeared. Travis Turner's family has denied the allegations against him, but they are cooperating with law enforcement. Paul Stevens, FOX News America's listening to FOX News.
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[02:17]
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President Trump tells airlines to consider Venezuelan airspace closed. He made that announcement online today as he continues his crackdown on drug smuggling. Venezuela reacted by accusing the Trump administration of behaving like an old style colonial empire. The number of airlines, a number of them have started rerouting flights away from the country's airspace. Airlines around the world are rushing to fix an Airbus A320 and then fleet after the company recalled the planes for what may be a quick software update.
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Airbus says it's as simple as doing a software upgrade that takes a couple hours. The A320 is one of the most popular plane models in the world, and the recall impacted more than 6,000 jets. So the question is, how long will it take to get all of these planes back in the air? Well, we checked with airlines. As of 10am American Airlines said they had only four planes down. And both Delta and United tell us they've already done the upgrades to most of their planes. They say that operations are no longer affected.
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Fox's Caroline Elliott. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says that all impacted US Airlines have reported great progress in fixing the problem with those Airbus A3 20s after the company recalled them. And Duffy says the affected carriers are on track to meet the FAA's deadline to complete the updates. California police evacuated a mall filled with Black Friday shoppers after a shooting left three people injured. San Jose police say it was an isolated incident and that the wounded were taken to a hospital. And British playwright Tom Stoppard won the Academy Award for a screenplay of 1998, Shakespeare in Love, and he has died at age 88. The Czech born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation. I'm Carmen Roberts and this is FOX News. This is Ainsley Earhart.
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