6AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

6AM ET 08/28/2025 Newscast
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Main Theme:
This newscast delivers key stories on the tragic Richfield, Minnesota school shooting and its aftermath, major developments in Ukraine, military activities in Gaza and the South China Sea, and other headline news from around the globe.

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1. Richfield, Minnesota School Shooting and Vigil

[00:02 – 01:31]

• Event:
  A prayer vigil was held at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, Minnesota, following a mass shooting at a Catholic school that killed two children (aged 8 and 10) and injured 17 others.

• Community Response:

  • The vigil, attended by over 1,500 inside and hundreds more outside, was marked by strong emotions, prayers, and music.
  • "It was a super emotional night inside of the gym...there were a lot of hugs. There were a lot of tears." – Mary Maguire [00:14]

• Notable Attendees:

  • Archbishop Bernard Hebda: Sole speaker, addressing the themes of hope and faith in the face of tragedy.
  • Minnesota Governor, Senator Amy Klobuchar, the Attorney General, and local Catholic leaders also attended.

• Investigation Details:

  • The FBI is investigating the incident as domestic terrorism.
  • The suspect, Robin Westman (23), acted alone and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; weapons were purchased legally.
    • "Police say the suspect, 23 year old Robin Westman, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, acted alone and had legally purchased the weapons." – Kevin Cork [01:03]
  • A manifesto by Westman was scheduled for release on YouTube and contained "disturbing writings".
    • "We're also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube." – Mary Maguire [01:12]
    • "The shooting, which happened during mass to celebrate the new school year, killed two children only 8 and 10 years old. Seventeen people were also injured." – Kevin Cork [01:23]

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2. Leadership Changes at the CDC

[01:31 – 01:41]

• Dr. Susan Menores is reportedly no longer the CDC Director. Her lawyers say she was targeted for protecting the public and is not stepping down.

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3. Ukraine: Missile Strikes

[01:41 – 01:59]

• Ukrainian officials report overnight attacks: approximately 600 drone and ballistic missiles targeted Ukraine, including Kyiv. At least 14 are dead and nearly 50 injured.

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4. Israel-Gaza Conflict and Aid

[03:10 – 03:50]

• Military Offensive: Israel advances into Gaza City as part of a new campaign.
• Aid Access:
  • Criticism over insufficient and poorly-distributed humanitarian aid.
  • Israel is attempting new methods to ensure safer and more equitable aid delivery, including redesigned aid sites with improved security for civilians.
    • "Unlike the other GHF sites...the new site has concrete walls and plans for a designated entrance and exit. The IDF says they're trying to make sure civilians can not only receive aid before Hamas does, but they can get there in a safe manner." – Jeff Paul [03:17]

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5. South China Sea: China’s Naval Buildup

[03:50 – 04:31]

• China unveiled a new state-of-the-art amphibious assault ship in the South China Sea, which can transport troops and heavy vehicles.
  • Seen as an assertive move toward U.S. and allies in the region.
    • "Flexing its military might...Beijing launched a new state of the art amphibious assault ship...a shot across the bow at American shipbuilders and U.S. allies in the region." – Jennifer Griffin [03:59]
• China and South Korea now control 83% of global commercial shipbuilding.

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6. U.S.-South Korea Shipbuilding Partnership & Asian Geopolitics

[04:31 – 04:47]

• South Korea announced a $150 billion investment in U.S. shipbuilding during a White House visit.
• North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are expected to attend a significant Chinese military parade, highlighting shifting alliances and rising tensions.

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7. Powerball Jackpot Update

[04:47 – 05:07]

• Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion after no winner in the previous draw; estimated cash value is about $429 million.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• "It was a super emotional night inside of the gym here at the Academy of Holy Angels. There were a lot of hugs. There were a lot of tears."
  – Mary Maguire [00:14]

• "Police say the suspect...acted alone and had legally purchased the weapons."
  – Kevin Cork [01:03]

• "We're also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube."
  – Mary Maguire [01:12]

• "Unlike the other GHF sites...the new site has concrete walls and plans for a designated entrance and exit. The IDF says they're trying to make sure civilians can not only receive aid before Hamas does, but they can get there in a safe manner."
  – Jeff Paul [03:17]

• "Flexing its military might in the South China Sea, Beijing launched a new state of the art amphibious assault ship..."
  – Jennifer Griffin [03:59]

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8. Segment Timestamps (excluding ads and promos)

• Richfield Shooting & Vigil: [00:02–01:31]
• CDC Director Update: [01:31–01:41]
• Ukraine Missile Attack: [01:41–01:59]
• Israel-Gaza Humanitarian Aid: [03:10–03:50]
• China’s Naval Advances: [03:50–04:31]
• U.S.-South Korea & Asian Geopolitics: [04:31–04:47]
• Powerball Jackpot: [04:47–05:07]

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This concise yet comprehensive update gives listeners insight into urgent domestic and international headlines, spotlighting the emotional and political weight of each story.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

A community in mourning. I'm Sue Guzman, FOX News. A prayer vigil held in Richfield, Minnesota for the victims of Wednesday's shooting at a Catholic school that left two children and 17 others injured.

[Mary Maguire]

It was a super emotional night inside of the gym here at the Academy of Holy Angels. There were a lot of hugs. There were a lot of tears. The capacity inside of the gym is 1500 people and I'm told that they reached capacity after about 20 to 30 minutes of letting people in. And there were several hundred people outside of the school who wanted to come in and pray and be a community together after such a horrific event. It was full of prayers and songs. There was only one speaker. That was Archbishop Bernard Hebda. He spoke about losing hope in the face of such a tragedy and finding comfort in faith. The governor also attended the vigil along with Senator Amy Klobuchar, the attorney general and the principal and priest over at annunciation Catholic school.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox 9 Minneapolis is St. Paul's Mary Maguire, FBI investigating the shooting, an act of domestic terrorism.

[Kevin Cork]

Police say the suspect, 23 year old Robin Westman, who died from a self inflicted gunshot wound, acted alone and had legally purchased the weapons.

[Mary Maguire]

We're also aware of a manifesto that the shooter had timed to be released on YouTube.

[Will Cayne]

This manifesto appeared to show him at.

[Mary Maguire]

The scene and included some disturbing writings.

[Kevin Cork]

The shooting, which happened during mass to celebrate the new school year, killed two children only 8 and 10 years old. Seventeen people were also injured.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Kevin Cork. The Trump administration says Dr. Susan Menores is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Her lawyers say Manores was targeted for protecting the public and is not stepping down. Ukrainian officials say some 600 drone ballistic missiles were fired on targets in Ukraine overnight, including KYIV. At least 14 people are dead, nearly 50 others injured. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Sue Guzman]

Israel's advancing into Gaza City, part of a new military offensive. Fox's Jeff Paul has more on aid that's coming into the region.

[Jeff Paul]

Israel has faced a lot of criticism over not only how much aid they're pumping into Gaza, but also how that aid is being handed out. We went into Gaza with the IDF as they showed us how they're trying to change how that all works. Unlike the other GHF sites, which are surrounded by sand berms and razor wire, often a scene of chaos and desperation, the new site has concrete walls and plans for a designated entrance and exit. The IDF says they're trying to make sure civilians can not only receive aid before Hamas does, but they can get there in a safe manner.

[Sue Guzman]

China showing off its latest warship on the South China Sea as US Looks to increase its own shipbuilding capabilities, Fox's Jennifer Griffin reports.

[Jennifer Griffin]

Flexing its military might in the South China Sea, Beijing launched a new state of the art amphibious assault ship, which can deploy troops by helicopter and also offload tanks, landing craft and armored vehicles. A shot across the bow at American shipbuilders and US Allies in the region who fear China's thinly veiled expansionist ambitions. China remains the world's largest shipbuilder. China and South Korea control 83% of global commercial shipbuilding. The U.S. just.

[Sue Guzman]

During a visit to the White House this week, South Korea announced it will invest $150 billion in U.S. shipbuilding. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expected to attend China's huge military parade next week in a show of defiance against the West. The parade will also be attended by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The powerball jackpot keeps on climbing. It's near $1 billion now. No one grabbed the grand prize Wednesday night, so it rolls over for an estimated 950 million on Saturday. The is a cash value of almost $429 million. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News.

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