Fox News Hourly Update: 5PM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast

Overview:
In this concise newscast, FOX News covers worldwide breaking events as of December 13, 2025: an ISIS attack on U.S. personnel in Syria, escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas, a stabbing in New York City, historic flooding in Washington state, an archaeological find in Turkey, and a major court verdict regarding Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder.

Major Stories and Key Insights

1. ISIS Attack on U.S. Soldiers in Syria

• [00:02–00:51]
  • Incident: Lone ISIS gunman kills three Americans—two soldiers and an interpreter—and wounds three more in Syria.
  • Response: President Trump pledges retaliation.
    • Quote: “We will retaliate.” — President Trump [00:07]
  • Operation Details:
    • Victims were part of a "key leader engagement" supporting ongoing counter-ISIS efforts.
    • Lucas Tomlinson (FOX News): While ISIS' caliphate was destroyed in Trump’s first term, sleeper cells remain active.
    • U.S. and Syrian forces killed the gunman after returning fire.

2. Israel-Hamas Conflict: Senior Hamas Commander Killed

• [00:51–01:22]
  • Event: Israel claims to have killed a key architect of the October 7th Hamas attack in Gaza.
    • Result: Strike followed an explosion that wounded two IDF soldiers.
  • Controversy:
    • Hamas decries the strike as a ceasefire violation.
    • Israel counters, stating the target was a terrorist engaged in ongoing hostile activities.

3. Violent Incident in Macy’s, New York City

• [01:22–01:55]
  • Incident: Woman stabs and injures another woman.
  • Suspect: Carrie Ahern, from Massachusetts with documented mental illness history.
    • Details:
      • Told police she acted due to voices in her head:
        • Quote: “She did it because voices inside her head told her to kill someone or she would be killed.” — Manhattan DA's office [01:32]
      • No prior criminal history in New York, but prior arrest in Massachusetts (2018) for online threats toward Senator Elizabeth Warren.

4. Washington State Historic Flooding

• [02:16–03:06]
  • State of Emergency:
    • Massive rainfall ("atmospheric river") caused rivers to swell and forced thousands to evacuate.
    • Residents begin returning as waters recede; risk of mudslides continues.
    • Ten rivers hit major flood stage; swift water rescues, significant property damage.
    • Quote: “The water would have been over my head… But residents, they're returning to their homes, some of them, and clearing out the mess, trying to see what has been damaged or destroyed.” — Field reporter [02:22]
    • Major impact on the city of Burlington.

5. Archaeological Discovery in Turkey: Early Christian Artwork

• [03:06–03:51]
  • Discovery:
    • Archaeologists in Iznik (ancient Nicea) found a tomb fresco of Jesus as the “good shepherd.”
    • Details:
      • Roman artistic style; Jesus shown youthful, clean-shaven, in a toga with a gold cross.
      • Dated to the third century, a period when Christians were persecuted.
      • Significance: "Good shepherd" motif predates the widespread adoption of the cross as a Christian symbol.
      • Quote: “Before the cross became a dominant symbol, the Good Shepherd was one of the earliest expressions of Christian faith.” — Paul Stevens, FOX News [03:42]

6. Johnson & Johnson Ovarian Cancer Verdict

• [03:51–End]
  • Verdict: LA jury awards $40 million to two women who claimed Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder caused ovarian cancer.
  • Company Response: Johnson & Johnson plans to appeal; ongoing legal battle.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump on ISIS attack:
  • “We will retaliate.” [00:07]
• Lucas Tomlinson:
  • “…as evidence, ISIS sleeper cells still exist.” [00:49]
• Manhattan DA’s office on Macy’s suspect:
  • “She did it because voices inside her head told her to kill someone or she would be killed.” [01:32]
• Field reporter (flooding):
  • “The water would have been over my head… They have a lot to go through.” [02:22]
• Paul Stevens, FOX News (archaeological find):
  • “Before the cross became a dominant symbol, the Good shepherd was one of the earliest expressions of Christian faith.” [03:42]

Key Timestamps for Reference

• [00:02] ISIS attack on U.S. soldiers
• [00:51] Israel-Hamas escalation
• [01:22] Macy’s stabbing, Manhattan
• [02:16] Washington state flooding
• [03:06] Turkey: archaeological discovery
• [03:51] Johnson & Johnson court ruling

Summary Flow

The episode delivers quick, succinct updates on major international and national news, highlighting both tragic and historic developments. The tone remains urgent and factual, capturing a snapshot of pivotal events shaping U.S. and global headlines on December 13, 2025.